Identifying barriers to outpatient appointment attendance in patient groups at risk of inequity: a mixed methods study in a London NHS trust

• Main Authors: Beatrice Sung (Author), Fiona O'Driscoll (Author), Alice Gregory (Author), Kate Grailey (Author), Hannah Franklin (Author), Sharon Poon (Author), Anna Lawrence-Jones (Author), Leila Shepherd (Author), Clare McCrudden (Author), Bob Klaber (Author), Chris Pavlakis (Author), Ara Darzi (Author), Sarah Huf (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background There is significant health inequity in the United Kingdom (U.K.), with different populations facing challenges accessing health services, which can impact health outcomes. At one London National Health Service (NHS) Trust, data showed that patients from deprived areas and minori...