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Does Patient-Provider Race/Ethnicity Concordance Impact Outcomes For Adults With Lupus?, Pamela C. Delis Phd, Rn, Cne, Inge B. Corless Phd, Rn, Fnap, Faan, Indigo Young Ms, Ccc-Slp, Mary W. Hildebrand Otd,Otr/L, Jessica G. Bell Ms, Amanda Tarbet Mslis
Does Patient-Provider Race/Ethnicity Concordance Impact Outcomes For Adults With Lupus?, Pamela C. Delis Phd, Rn, Cne, Inge B. Corless Phd, Rn, Fnap, Faan, Indigo Young Ms, Ccc-Slp, Mary W. Hildebrand Otd,Otr/L, Jessica G. Bell Ms, Amanda Tarbet Mslis
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice
Background: Health disparities exist among the 1.5 million Americans with lupus, with women of color bearing higher disease rates and burden. Complex reasons include genetics, comorbidities, and socioeconomics. These factors may lead to differences in health-related outcomes in lupus.
Aim: To determine if patient-provider racial/ethnic concordance plays a role in outcomes for adults with lupus.
Method: For this scoping review, the authors searched PubMed Medline and CINAHL using keywords and subject headings for lupus, race or ethnicity, and patient-health professional concordance.
Results: Despite an intentionally broadened search of literature, the authors identified a lack of studies examining the topic.
Conclusions: …