Dermatology on American Indian and Alaska Native Reservations

Kohn, Lucinda L.; Manson, Spero M.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-75984-1_12

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“…11 Strikingly, it was estimated that only 5% of the American Indian population visited a dermatologist in 2002, despite suffering from skin diseases. 10 Through community outreach efforts, sustainable access to dermatological care for American Indian populations can help address these shortfalls.…”

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“…American Indians experience drastic healthcare inequality and poor health outcomes. 10,11 Most American Indians live on reservations or in rural communities and are served through IHS. 10,11 Unfortunately, IHS is signi cantly underfunded and thus focuses its efforts on providing primary and emergency care services.…”

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“…10,11 Most American Indians live on reservations or in rural communities and are served through IHS. 10,11 Unfortunately, IHS is signi cantly underfunded and thus focuses its efforts on providing primary and emergency care services. 9 Further, access to dermatologic care is extremely limited given the nationwide shortage of dermatologists, particularly in rural areas.…”

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Community Outreach Initiatives in Dermatology - Cross-sectional Study

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Disparities in health care coverage, chronic diseases, mental health, and mortality among racial and ethnic groups, incarcerated individuals, and low-income communities are prevalent in the United States (U.S.). There is a need to address these shortfalls in access to care. Community outreach efforts can help reduce these disparities and bridge access to adequate healthcare to meet patient needs. In dermatology, there is a lack of studies assessing community outreach initiatives and whether these initiatives address diverse community needs. This cross-sectional study was designed to identify and categorize community outreach initiatives offered by academic dermatology programs in the U.S. to recognize potential areas of improvement to better serve our communities. We surveyed 142 ACGME-accredited U.S. dermatology programs regarding their community outreach initiatives and obtained information for 68% of the programs. Most dermatology residency programs provided traditionally popular community outreach initiatives like skin cancer screenings and free general dermatology clinics. Conversely, very few programs offered initiatives addressing the needs of patients of color, minoritized communities such as American Indians, or chronic skin disease patients. These may be opportunities to broaden our definition of community outreach and address the dermatological needs of all communities.

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