Decreasing the gap in health care disparities research using novel concepts of time, trustworthiness and education as methodological strategies.
The National Institutes of Health defines health disparities as the "differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups in the United States." Current research reveals that affluent citizens in America experience better health than those who are not affluent. Research also reveals that the number of citizens experiencing poor health is increasing. As the United States' population increases and concomitantly ages, the number of people with visual impairment(s) is expected to increase. This is particularly true for vulnerable population groups. In an effort to diminish the inequities in vision health care outcomes, as well as decrease inequities between the health of the affluent and the non-affluent, racial and ethnic minorities and other vulnerable populations, a novel alternative paradigm is put forth using the following non-traditional methodological concepts: the perception of time, trustworthiness and education.
Whitaker
Von Best
VB
North Carolina A&T State University, School of Nursing, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.
Ward-Murray
E Monica
EM
D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000592:standards*; D006287:Health Planning Guidelines; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States