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Underserved Areas and Populations

Resources to help you better understand and address the needs of a variety of underserved patients.

Underserved Areas

Some areas face specific challenges to patient care — even within countries or cities that are otherwise well-resourced.

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Lack of Resources

Some areas lack access to resources like medication, tools, and technology for diagnosis and treatment.

Environmental Exposure

Chemical contaminants are a significant risk for the development and potential exacerbation of a range of neurological conditions.

Provider Shortages

The shortage of healthcare providers and training in underserved regions leaves these communities without access to essential services.

Geographic Barriers

In rural areas, patients may have to trek far distances or across difficult terrain to access care, and often lack the transportation infrastructure to do so.

Infection Spread in Dense Areas

Regions with high population density are particularly prone to communicability and outbreaks of infectious diseases, which can trigger movement disorders.

Marginalized Populations

Individual factors like race, gender, age, linguistics, disabilities, and many others can limit people’s access to care regardless of where they are. Here are some common disparities that can influence medical knowledge, quality of care, and outcomes.

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Socioeconomic Status

Low income can limit access to insurance and care coverage, as well as transportation, housing, literacy, and other health-impacting resources.

Stigma

Stigma surrounding movement disorders often leads to misunderstanding and social isolation for those affected.

Gender / Sex / Orientation

Gender disparities have led to biased research and poor outcomes for women, and there is a lack of resources to address gender-fluid dynamics.

Low Literacy

Low health and tech literacy can limit access to medical information, worsening health disparities.

Race / Ethnicity

Race and ethnicity significantly impact care disparities, varying by region.

Genetic Disparities

Some diseases are more prevalent within, or manifest differently across, specific populations. Despite advances in genetics, implementation remains limited.

Beliefs

Beliefs can influence perceptions and treatments of movement disorders. Understanding these beliefs is essential for providing culturally sensitive care.