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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on residents of long-term care facilities or nursing homes, characterized by significantly higher infection and mortality rates than in the general population. Previous research has highlighted significant disparities in COVID-19 outcomes, particularly among ethnic minorities. This study examines the association between belonging to a minority language community and COVID-19 infection rates in LTCFs in Ontario, Canada, at...
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Background Language barriers between Canadian patients and health care providers are associated with poorer health outcomes, including decreased patient safety and quality of care, misdiagnosis and longer treatment initiation times, and increased mortality. However, research exploring language as a social determinant of health is limited, as Canadian health data are scattered across many jurisdictions, each with its own policies and procedures. This fragmentation makes it difficult...
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Abstract Linguistic diversity across North America is increasing rapidly. Prior studies have shown that patients who receive healthcare services in their preferred language have better short-term outcomes. We sought to determine whether patient–physician language concordance is associated with all-cause death in Canada. We performed a population-based, retrospective cohort study using data from the Canadian Community Health Survey from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2014 linked...
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