Diversity of anesthesia workforce - why does it matter?

被引:11
作者
Chiem, Jennifer [1 ]
Libaw, Justin [2 ]
Ehie, Odinakachukwu [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Washington, Seattle Childrens Hosp, Dept Anesthesiol & Pain Med, Seattle, WA 98105 USA
[2] Univ Calif San Francisco, Benioff Childrens Hosp, Dept Anesthesia & Perioperat Serv, San Francisco, CA 94143 USA
关键词
diversity; equity; health equity; inclusivity; recruitment; retention; INCLUSION; EDUCATION; MEDICINE; HEALTH; WOMEN;
D O I
10.1097/ACO.0000000000001113
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
Purpose of review Although recent census demonstrates that women comprise 50.8% and ethnic minority groups collectively consist of 42.1% of the US population, the field of anesthesiology still demonstrates disparity in representation and health outcomes across race, ethnicity, and gender. In addition, the growing percentage of people that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) compounded with limited representation among providers of their care can augment existing disparate outcomes within this community. Recent findings Compared to male colleagues, women physicians across all specialties have a decreased likelihood of professorship as well as equitable pay and leadership roles. Additionally, a 2019 study of anesthesia residents across race and ethnicity within the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education established that whites were 58.9%, Asians were 24.7%, Hispanics were 7.8%, Blacks were 5.9%, multiracial groups were 3.8%, and Native Americans were 0.3% of the total 6272 residents. In a survey of members of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, self-identification as part of the sexual and gender minoritycommunity was independently associated with an increased risk of burnout. Furthermore, teams with higher diversity in cognitive styles solve problems more efficiently. To achieve an optimized quality of healthcare, anesthesiologists and other providers should be a reflection of the communities they serve, including women, people of color, and LGBTQ. In this way, there is an increased likelihood of empathy, effective communication, and insightful perspectives on how to bridge the gap in health equity. A diverse lens is essential to ensure grassroots efforts lead to lasting transformational change.
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