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The Perception Of Latino Mothers’ Experience With The Healthcare System In East Tennessee, Christopher G. Bush
The Perception Of Latino Mothers’ Experience With The Healthcare System In East Tennessee, Christopher G. Bush
Undergraduate Honors Theses
As the Hispanic population continues to grow in the United States, especially in the South, it is critical for healthcare workers to provide culturally competent care as required by certain laws. The Latina experience is of significant importance due to the role Latina mothers play in their families and communities. It is necessary to understand the perspective of this population and the experience of the Latina mother in regards to healthcare; specifically, how have language barriers hindered care, what perceptions of bias or discrimination have been encountered, and how do these factors influence their healthcare decisions and outcomes. Research has …
Non-Language Barriers To Effective Care Of The Hispanic Population, Elizabeth M. Dobbins
Non-Language Barriers To Effective Care Of The Hispanic Population, Elizabeth M. Dobbins
Undergraduate Honors Theses
This research study was designed to improve the quality of health care received by the Hispanic population in northeast Tennessee. After reviewing past research, it is evident that the Hispanic population reports a lower level of health care satisfaction and a greater number of health disparities. Although attempts to reconcile this problem have included implementing regulations and guidelines on the cultural competency of and the provision of language services by health care providers, no measurable improvement has been noted. To positively impact this pervasive problem, the focus must shift away from how health care agencies can affect health care for …
A Retrospective Chart Review To Profile Appalachian Fall Risk, Hannah M. Warren
A Retrospective Chart Review To Profile Appalachian Fall Risk, Hannah M. Warren
Undergraduate Honors Theses
This study was designed to create a high-risk fall profile for a specific Appalachian community. Data were obtained from 1,598 individuals with fall-related injuries who had been had been evaluated at a Level 1 Trauma center in Northeast Tennessee throughout 2011 and 2012, ages of individuals were 18 to 85 years. Data collected included: age, gender, county of fall, site of fall, type of fall, number of co-morbidities, season of fall, and time of day of fall. Results showed differences in criteria for categorizing individuals at high risk of falls, as well as data that had not appeared in the …