Grant: New Investigator Award-PA: Community-based Primary Health Care

Arthritis is the most common chronic disease in Canada's Indigenous community, and has negative effects on physical and mental health. Having arthritis impacts the ability to do basic activities, work, and participate in the community. Indigenous patients with arthritis experience treatment gaps compared to the general population, which contribute to worse disease outcomes. This research program will define the treatment and outcome gaps that currently exist, and propose new ways of delivering healthcare that better serves the Indigenous community.