Drive Time and Receipt of Guideline-Recommended Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment

202223 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Arianne K. Baldomero · Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Ken M. Kunisaki · University of Minnesota

Chris H. Wendt · University of Minnesota

Ann Bangerter · Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Susan J. Diem · Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Kristine E. Ensrud · Minneapolis VA Health Care System

David Nelson

Abstract

In this retrospective cohort study, longer drive time was associated with less frequent receipt of guideline-recommended services across multiple components of care. To improve quality of care and health outcomes, health systems and clinicians should adopt strategies to mitigate travel burden, even for urban patients.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Disease Management Strategies Primary Care and Health Outcomes Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 5, Issue 11, pp. e2240290-e2240290

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.40290

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