Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Siksika Health Services, Siksika, Alberta, Canada.
Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can. 2021 Jun;41(6):194-198. doi: 10.24095/hpcdp.41.6.04.
Arthritis is a leading cause of disability in First Nations communities and is often accompanied by other chronic diseases. Existing care models prioritize accessibility to specialty care for treatment, whereas patient-centred approaches support broader health goals.
A patient care facilitator model of care, termed "arthritis liaison," was developed with the community to support culturally relevant patient-centred care plans. Following a one-year-long intervention, we report on the feasibility and acceptability of this care model from the perspectives of patients and health care providers.
The arthritis liaison served as a bridge between the clinicians and patients, and fostered continuity, helping patients receive coordinated care within the community.
关节炎是导致第一民族社区残疾的主要原因，且常伴有其他慢性疾病。现有的护理模式侧重于获得专科治疗，而以患者为中心的方法则支持更广泛的健康目标。
与社区共同制定了一种患者护理促进者模式的护理，称为“关节炎联络人”，以支持具有文化相关性的以患者为中心的护理计划。经过为期一年的干预，我们从患者和医疗保健提供者的角度报告了这种护理模式的可行性和可接受性。
关节炎联络人充当了临床医生和患者之间的桥梁，促进了连续性，帮助患者在社区内获得协调的护理。
