Comparison of outcomes after appendectomy in First Nations and non-First Nations patients in Northern Alberta

CONCLUSION: Although rurality, comorbidities and socioeconomic status contributed to worse outcomes after appendectomy for First Nations patients, First Nations status remained independently associated with worse surgical outcomes. Surgical care, an integral component of health care delivery, must be improved for First Nations patients in order to achieve equitable health care.PMID:37967970 | DOI:10.1503/cjs.011222

Source: Canadian Journal of Surgery - November 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Ralph Hsiao Erik Youngson Alika Lafontaine Kamran Fathimani David C Williams Source Type: research