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Current Attitudes and Barriers Among Appalachian Patients Towards Orthopaedic Surgery

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
Tagged as
Access · Appalachia · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · Surgery · West Virginia