Current Attitudes and Barriers Among Appalachian Patients Towards Orthopaedic Surgery
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Description
Describes challenges faced by southern West Virginia rural
residents in accessing orthopedic care, due to geographic
and socioeconomic barriers. Uses data from 132 electronic
surveys collected from patients during an appointment with
their primary care provider at an affiliated outreach
clinic.
Author(s)
Dylan Smith, Justin B. West, Wade Smith, et al.
Citation
Journal of Appalachian Health, 6(4), 67-80
Date
01/2025
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· Appalachia
· Social determinants of health
· Statistics and data
· Surgery
· West Virginia