Diversity in Healthcare Professions

What inspired Dr. Kiana Howard to pursue a doctorate degree in physical therapy?

• A book she read in college

• A family member's illness

• Shadowing clinicians who looked like her

• A high school teacher's advice

What is a health disparity?

• A type of medical condition

• A new medical technology

• A difference in health outcomes between different groups of people

• A healthcare policy

What chronic health conditions are racial minority populations at a higher rate for contracting?

• Asthma and allergies

• High blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases

• Common cold and flu

• Skin conditions

What is one factor linked to health disparities?

• Exercise habits

• Dietary preferences

• Social factors

• Geographical location

Which racial group is overrepresented in the physical therapy profession?

• Asian Americans

• Black Americans

• White Americans

• Hispanic/Latino

What is one reason for the lack of diversity in healthcare professions?

• Limited job opportunities in healthcare

• Lack of interest among minority students

• Lack of exposure to healthcare professions

• High cost of medical education

What is the purpose of a pipeline model in healthcare education?

• To improve medical technology

• To ensure representation of disadvantaged groups

• To increase the number of healthcare facilities

• To reduce healthcare costs

What was a key finding from the study performed in Oakland, California?

• Black males preferred non-black doctors

• Black males increased their demand for preventive care when assigned to black doctors

• There was no change in healthcare outcomes

• Black males avoided preventive care services

What is one positive outcome associated with increased diversity in healthcare?

• Longer wait times for patients

• Improved patient-provider communication

• Decreased patient satisfaction

• Higher healthcare costs

What is a benefit of having healthcare providers that look like the patients they serve?

• More frequent hospital visits

• Longer treatment times

• Increased healthcare costs

• Better patient outcomes