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Navigating Healthcare Access in Northern BC: Scoping Review for Remote/Rural/Indigenous Communities

Presenters: Julia Campos Climaco, Northern Centre for Clinical Research (NCCR) The ongoing scoping review investigates the medical journeys from remote, rural, and Indigenous communities in Northern British Columbia, focusing on barriers and facilitators people encounter and the present state of the literature. The central question is: What is known about the pathways and challenges to healthcare access for people from remote, rural, and Indigenous communities in Northern British Columbia, including barriers and facilitators to these medical journeys? The region is characterized by geographic, cultural, and systemic factors contributing to healthcare disparities. Preliminary findings highlight the complexities of healthcare delivery, notably the reliance on emergency services for primary care due to geographic and logistical challenges, inadequate integration of services and shortage of healthcare professionals. Regarding Indigenous populations, cultural and linguistic barriers and structural racism deepen the challenges and restrict healthcare services. As the scoping review advances, it will concentrate on determining gaps and identifying areas where further study is required to establish a comprehensive understanding of the documented pathways to healthcare access and the persistent challenges. This will inform future directions to explore innovative solutions and improvements in healthcare accessibility for remote, rural, and Indigenous communities in Northern British Columbia.