Background The aim of this paper is to share the results of a scoping review that examined
the relationship between health care disparities and the multiplicity of vulnerability factors that …

Introduction Ensuring access to timely and appropriate primary healthcare for deprived patients
is an issue facing all countries, even those with universal healthcare systems. There is a …

OBJECTIVE: The objective was to provide a synthesis of the results of the research and
discourse lines on main dimensions of patient-centered care in the context of chronic disease …

Background In Canada, the prevalence of oral diseases is very high among people on social
assistance. Despite great need for dental treatment, many are reluctant to consult dental …

Background In health, organizational participatory research (OPR) refers to health organization
members participating in research decisions, with university researchers, throughout a …

PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the V1SAGES case management
intervention (Vulnerable Patients in Primary Care: Nurse Case Management and Self-…

Comparing accessibility between urban and rural areas requires measurement instruments
that are equally discriminating in each context. Through focus groups we explored and …

Background Improving the knowledge and competencies of healthcare professionals is crucial
to better address the specific needs of persons living in poverty and avoid stigmatization. …

Background The prevalence of comorbid anxiety and depressive disorders is high among
patients with chronic diseases in primary care, and is associated with increased morbidity and …

OBJECTIVE: The objective was to understand how adults living with asthma deal with their
chronic illness, perceive self-management and develop self-care strategies. METHODS: 24 in…