Community-Oriented Primary Care in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Kearny County Hospital

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dc.contributor.advisorLevin, Jeff
dc.contributor.authorFarhaj, Nikita
dc.contributor.departmentSelecten_US
dc.contributor.otherBaylor University.en_US
dc.contributor.schoolsHonors College - Honors Programen_US
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-19T12:45:56Z
dc.date.available2021-05-19T12:45:56Z
dc.date.copyright2021
dc.date.issued2021-05-19
dc.description.abstractSocial determinants of health have long been established components of patient outcomes, to the extent where occasionally an individual’s position on the social gradient proves a greater predictor of health than physical risk factors. Systemic isolation of social and medical services as entirely separate entities often results in gaps of care, while, in contrast, their integration serves to narrow health disparities. In rural communities, these health inequities are far more substantial. This thesis focuses on Kearny County Hospital, located in rural southwest Kansas, as a case study of a hospital’s local impact through its identification of needs and initiation of relationships with potential community partners. Based on evidence gathered from a review of existing literature, this thesis also examines how KCH incorporates specific practices and values as well as their impact on community health. Also discussed is the potential of implementing a similar care model throughout other rural communities.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2104/11283
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.rightsBaylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.en_US
dc.rights.accessrightsWorldwide accessen_US
dc.subjectCommunity-oriented primary care.en_US
dc.subjectRural healthcare.en_US
dc.titleCommunity-Oriented Primary Care in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Kearny County Hospitalen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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