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Description
Title
Equity in healthcare
Author(s)
Arora, Nikhil
Issue Date
2024-12-12
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Sreenivas, Ramavarapu S
Bahrini, Aram
Department of Study
Industrial&Enterprise Sys Eng
Discipline
Industrial Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
Healthcare Equity
Health Disparities
Language
eng
Abstract
Health disparities in emergency departments remain a pressing challenge, influenced by the intersection of cultural and racial identities with healthcare processes and outcomes. This thesis explores how these identities affect critical factors such as hospital stay duration, mode of arrival, and systemic biases, thus, contributing to inequities in emergency care. Employing a predictive analytical framework, to conduct a comprehensive analysis of patient data, I identify patterns and correlations that reveal the profound impact of cultural and racial factors on health outcomes. The findings offer actionable insights to address these disparities, emphasizing the importance of integrating cultural and racial awareness into healthcare delivery. By uncovering the root causes of inequities and proposing strategies to mitigate them, this research provides a foundation for narrowing the health disparities gap and elevating the standard of care for all patients in emergency settings.
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