Background Physical therapists are key players in the management of musculoskeletal
conditions, which are common in rural and remote communities. There are few physical …

Objective The aim of this review is to identify and understand the contexts that effect access
to high-quality primary care for socioeconomically disadvantaged older people in rural …

This article investigates the association between sense of community belonging and health
among settlements of different size and across the urban to rural continuum in Canada …

Background: Most studies examining geographic barriers to maternity care in industrialized
countries have focused solely on fetal and neonatal outcomes. We examined the …

Introduction Surveillance systems enable optimal care delivery and appropriate resource
allocation, yet Canada lacks a dedicated surveillance system for chronic kidney disease …

Beginning as early as 2009, recent shifts in Canadian health care delivery indicate that
access to health information is essential to promote and maintain a healthy population. It is …

Objective Communication is a key competency for medical education and comprehensive
patient care. In rural environments, communication between rural family physicians and …

Abstract Background In the Canadian context, health care services are governed by the
Canada Health Act, which ensures that primary care doctors, specialists, hospitals and …

Introduction: Primary health care (PHC) is the foundation of healthcare systems around the
world, recognized for its ability to deliver cost-effective, equitable, and high-quality care …

Importance Evidence indicates that immigrant women and women residing within low-
income neighborhoods experience higher adversity during pregnancy. Little is known about …