The unmet needs of Aboriginal Australians with musculoskeletal pain: A mixed method systematic review

ConclusionsFindings provide preliminary evidence of an increased MSP burden amongst Aboriginal Australians and, particularly for OA, a mismatch between the disease burden and access to health care. To increase accessibility, health services should initially focus on improving Aboriginal patients’ experiences of care, in particular by improving patient‐practitioner communication. Implications for care and research are outlined.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - December 15, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ivan B Lin, Samantha Bunzli, Donna B Mak, Charmaine Green, Roger Goucke, Juli Coffin, Peter B O'Sullivan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research