Publications by authors named "J B van Dort"
Article Synopsis
- Racialized and Indigenous communities in Canada have faced lower COVID-19 vaccination rates compared to White individuals, with specific figures showing 83.54% of Indigenous and 84.76% of Black individuals vaccinated versus 91.66% of White individuals.
- Factors such as confidence in health authorities positively influenced vaccine uptake, while the presence of conspiracy beliefs and racial discrimination negatively impacted it, even among those who trusted health officials.
- The study highlights the need for a comprehensive strategy to improve vaccine uptake in racialized communities by addressing socioeconomic inequalities, mistrust due to racism, and conspiracy theories.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Patients with cancer experience many Transitions in Care (TiC), occurring when a patient's care transfers between healthcare providers or institutions/settings. Among other patient populations, TiC are associated with medical errors, patient dissatisfaction and elevated healthcare use and expenditure. However, our understanding of TiC among patients with cancer is lacking.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWithin a resource-limited healthcare system, an emphasis on financial accountability is imperative. Over the past decade at our institution, there have been many operational changes employed to improve patient care during oncologic head and neck resections with free flap (HNFF) reconstruction. The objective of this study is to assess whether these changes are associated with cost savings.
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- Surgical residency Program Directors face challenges in implementing communication training due to competing priorities, insufficient expertise, and lack of national guidance.
- A qualitative study with structured interviews revealed themes around the necessity of formal communication, leadership, and professionalism training (CLPT), as well as readiness and barriers in current residency programs.
- Key barriers identified include a packed educational schedule and inadequate resources, while suggested facilitators for effective implementation include quality CLPT content, expert guidance, and standardized materials for training.