Telling Their Stories: Documenting the True Impact of Transportation Barriers on Health
Year Developed: 2024
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Administrative Staff Clinicians Enabling Staff Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: Health Outreach Partners (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Transportation impacts every aspect of our daily lives. Accessibility to transportation influences how we meet our basic needs and where we work, live, and receive healthcare. It is why transportation is considered a "mega-determinant" of health. Transportation barriers are one of the most commonly cited reasons for missing a medical appointment. Yet these barriers extend beyond missing an appointment: it can also have a significant impact on health outcomes and quality of life.
Resource Details: This resource will share stories from those who are heavily impacted by transportation barriers from patients, family members, caregivers, and transportation coordinators to give us a deeper insight into the true impact transportation has on the health and well-being of our communities.
Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Keywords: Access to Care.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.