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Semin intervent Radiol 2023; 40(05): 427-436
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775878
Review Article

A Review of Healthcare Disparities Relevant to Interventional Radiology

Katherine Marchak
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
,
Davinder Singh
2   Division of Diagnostic Radiology/Department of Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
,
Mira Malavia
3   University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
,
Premal Trivedi
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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Abstract

Racial, ethnic, and gender disparities have received focused attention recently, as they became more visible in the COVID era. We continue to learn more about how healthcare disparities manifest for our patients and, more broadly, the structural underpinnings that result in predictable outcomes gaps. This review summarizes what we know about disparities relevant to interventional radiologists. The prevalence and magnitude of disparities are quantified and discussed where relevant. Specific examples are provided to demonstrate how factors like gender, ethnicity, social status, geography, etc. interact to create inequities in the delivery of interventional radiology (IR) care. Understanding and addressing health disparities in IR is crucial for improving real-world patient outcomes and reducing the economic burden associated with ineffective and low-value care. Finally, the importance of intentional mentorship, outreach, education, and equitable distribution of high-quality healthcare to mitigate these disparities and promote health equity in interventional radiology is discussed.

Keywords

healthcare disparities - interventional radiology - race - ethnicity - equity

Disclosures

K. M.: None.


D.S.: None.


M.M.: None.


P.T.: Consultant—Boston Scientific, speaking and consulting fees—Fortec Medical, advisory board—Pneumonix. Grant support from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Cancer Institute, and American Heart Association unrelated to the current submission.




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