Using Public Transportation To Teach Healthcare Accessibility

Using Public Transportation To Teach Healthcare Accessibility

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Abstract:
Previously literature has estimated that 20% of a patient’s health outcomes can be attributed to the clinical care they receive from health care providers and another 40% can be attributed to social determinants of health. Reliable and affordable public transportation improves access to health care services, particularly for individuals living in underserved or rural areas with limited transportation options. Access to public transportation facilitates travel to medical appointments, pharmacies and other health care facilities, ultimately improving health care access and health care outcomes. Athletic trainers working with diverse patients, including those with transportation barriers, should practice patient-centered care by providing options to access health care services beyond their clinic. Through participation in a class activity that simulates a patient traveling to an orthopedic care clinic via public transportation, athletic training students can learn, through lived experience, what barriers exist for patients in underserved communities when seeking health care. Understanding the public transportation system enables health care providers to assist patients in accessing health care facilities. They can provide directions, information about transportation options and help patients plan their travel routes, particularly for those who may face barriers due to limited mobility or financial constraints.

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze potential barriers or obstacles individuals may encounter when utilizing public transportation for health care appointments and propose solutions.  
  • Evaluate personal experiences and reflect on how using public transportation for health care appointments impacts individuals' access to care and health outcomes.
  • Assess the chosen bus route's effectiveness in terms of convenience, reliability and accessibility.

Track: Pedagogy
Format: Model Practice

This Session is Not Eligible for CEUs.

Emma Nye, DAT, LAT, ATC

Dr. Emma Nye is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program at Grand View University in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Nye currently serves on the BOC Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy Strategies Committee, and has previously served on the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee. Dr. Nye is a graduate of Indiana State University's Doctorate in Athletic Training program, and is a researcher is the area of LGBTQ+ inclusive care.

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