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Rural Emergency 360°: A mixed-methods analysis of barriers and priorities for equitable emergency care in Quebec

2026-02-04 emergency medicine Title + abstract only
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BackgroundRural emergency departments (EDs) are critical to ensuring equitable access to acute care, yet face persistent systemic challenges. In Quebec, Canada, reforms to healthcare governance, funding and resource allocation, and service delivery have transformed rural ED operations. This study aimed to document characteristics, challenges, and improvement priorities for all rural EDs in the province. MethodsA participatory mixed-methods design was used. 26 rural EDs in Quebec were included. ...

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