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: Received: 2 June 2024 / Approved: 3 June 2024 / Online: 3 June 2024 (08:10:44 CEST)
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Simoneau, C. Empowering Healthcare in Rural Areas: The Transformative Role of Regional Development as a Pathway to Territorial Equity. Preprints2024, 2024060042. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0042.v1
Simoneau, C. Empowering Healthcare in Rural Areas: The Transformative Role of Regional Development as a Pathway to Territorial Equity. Preprints 2024, 2024060042. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0042.v1
Simoneau, C. Empowering Healthcare in Rural Areas: The Transformative Role of Regional Development as a Pathway to Territorial Equity. Preprints2024, 2024060042. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0042.v1
APA Style
Simoneau, C. (2024). Empowering Healthcare in Rural Areas: The Transformative Role of Regional Development as a Pathway to Territorial Equity. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0042.v1
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Simoneau, C. 2024 "Empowering Healthcare in Rural Areas: The Transformative Role of Regional Development as a Pathway to Territorial Equity" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0042.v1
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to establish a link between primary healthcare service accessibility among rural populations and the principle of territorial equity, a pivotal aspect of regional development strategies. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive analysis of primary healthcare service accessibility in rural Quebec, integrating theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence on territorial, regional, and community development. Through this approach, we sought to comprehend the nuanced dynamics and mechanisms contributing to territorial equity enhancement. Results: Our findings indicate that refining developmental strategies through community-driven approaches and regional initiatives can foster territorial equity. Moreover, employing sophisticated methodologies to measure primary healthcare service accessibility can promote territorial equity, emphasizing community development. Conclusion: Enhancing access to primary healthcare services and employing advanced assessment methodologies are essential for advancing territorial equity and supporting regional development initiatives. This underscores the critical importance of prioritizing healthcare accessibility in rural areas to achieve equitable development outcomes.
Keywords
community development; healthcare access; Quebec Province; regional development; territorial equity
Subject
Social Sciences, Geography, Planning and Development
Copyright:
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