BSN FP4001 Assessment 3-2
Technology to Improve Outcomes
Many hurdles are faced today by healthcare providers and residents alike in the rural communities across America. Among these are social and cultural differences, economic issues, and geographical location, all playing a role in creating a gap between those living in these isolated communities and the healthcare that they need to live healthy, and happy lives.
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Barriers to Delivering Quality Healthcare in Rural AreasHealthcare providers face many challenges when it comes to delivering care to those living in rural areas throughout our nation. Among the obstacles faced are:Affordability: Among the problems in rural communities is the fact that these communities have more uninsured residents, higher rates of unemployment, and on average per capita income in these areas is over $9,000 lower than the average per capita income in the United States (Rural Health Information Hub, 2016).
These factors alone lead to major issues in accessing and choosing affordable healthcare. Workforce: Health care workforce shortages can have a major impact on those living in rural settings. The patient to primary care physician ratio is significantly lower in rural areas compared to metropolitan areas.
In the rural setting, the patient to primary care physician ratio is 39.8 per 100,000, compared to 53.3 per 100,000 in larger metropolitan areas (Hing & Hsiao, 2014).Accessibility: People living in isolated, rural areas are more likely to have to travel longerdistances in order to obtain health care services.
This may not be possible due to lack of transportation, time constraints, or due to financial concerns. Health Literacy: Health literacy is the level of understanding that patients have concerning basic health information such as following instructions from a healthcare provider, managing a chronic illness, or taking prescribed medication appropriately (Rural Health Information Hub, 2016). Compared with residents of metropol…………
BSN FP4001 Assessment 3-2
Technology to Improve Outcomes
Many hurdles are faced today by healthcare providers and residents alike in the
