Patient perspectives of the climate of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the emergency department

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Objective

Assessing the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) climate of emergency departments (EDs) can inform organizational change to provide equitable, inclusive, and high‐quality care to their diverse patient populations. The purpose of this project was to investigate patient perspectives on the climate of DEI in an urban ED.

Methods

This was a cross‐sectional survey study conducted in a large‐volume, urban ED in Detroit, MI, from November 2018 to January 2019. The survey was developed by an experienced ED DEI committee via an iterative process and broad consensus.

Results

During their care in the ED, 849 patients completed an anonymous survey about their perspectives and experiences of DEI in that ED. Overall, the responses were favorable as most

SUBMITTER: Davuluri K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9482342 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature