Abstract
Aboriginal Canadian patients with end-stage kidney disease receive disproportionately fewer transplants than non-Aboriginal patients. The reasons for this are poorly understood and likely to be complex. This qualitative study employed thematic analysis of in-depth interviews with Canadian kidney health professionals (n=23) from programs across Canada to explore their perspective on this disparity. Individual-level factors were the most commonly reported barriers to Aboriginal patients accessing transplants-most notable of which was patients' remote living location. Understanding the role of 'place' as a barrier to accessing care and the lived experiences of Aboriginal patients emerged as key research priorities. � 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 390-393 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Health and Place |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |