TY - JOUR
KW - Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
KW - Health Services, Indigenous/organization & administration
KW - Healthcare Disparities
KW - Humans
KW - Population Groups
AU - M. E. Lewis
AU - L. L. Myhra
A1 - 
AB - INTRODUCTION: There is increased evidence for the effectiveness of integrated behavioral health care, however, it is unknown if integrated care is effective or culturally appropriate for Indigenous populations-the population with the largest health disparities in the nation. METHODS: We conducted a literature review to analyze the state of Indigenous health care focusing specifically on the appropriateness of integrated care in this population. RESULTS: Integrated care could improve access to comprehensive care, quality of care, and may be a promising model to reduce health disparities for Indigenous people. DISCUSSION: Indigenous people experience significant barriers to effective health care services that require strategic, systemic, and collaborative interventions to close these gaps. Integrated care appears to be an appropriate solution but additional research is needed to determine this. Further, any health intervention must be carried out in collaboration with tribal communities and nations to ensure success.
BT - Journal of health care for the poor and underserved
C5 - Healthcare Disparities
CP - 3
CY - United States
DO - 10.1353/hpu.2018.0081
IS - 3
JF - Journal of health care for the poor and underserved
N2 - INTRODUCTION: There is increased evidence for the effectiveness of integrated behavioral health care, however, it is unknown if integrated care is effective or culturally appropriate for Indigenous populations-the population with the largest health disparities in the nation. METHODS: We conducted a literature review to analyze the state of Indigenous health care focusing specifically on the appropriateness of integrated care in this population. RESULTS: Integrated care could improve access to comprehensive care, quality of care, and may be a promising model to reduce health disparities for Indigenous people. DISCUSSION: Indigenous people experience significant barriers to effective health care services that require strategic, systemic, and collaborative interventions to close these gaps. Integrated care appears to be an appropriate solution but additional research is needed to determine this. Further, any health intervention must be carried out in collaboration with tribal communities and nations to ensure success.
PP - United States
PY - 2018
SN - 1548-6869; 1049-2089
SP - 1083
EP - 1107
EP - 
T1 - Integrated Care with Indigenous Populations: Considering the Role of Health Care Systems in Health Disparities
T2 - Journal of health care for the poor and underserved
TI - Integrated Care with Indigenous Populations: Considering the Role of Health Care Systems in Health Disparities
U1 - Healthcare Disparities
U2 - 30122685
U3 - 10.1353/hpu.2018.0081
VL - 29
VO - 1548-6869; 1049-2089
Y1 - 2018
ER -