Transportation as a Barrier to Healthcare Access Among Patients with Knee Arthritis: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint) | Synapse
March 1, 2026Open Access
Transportation as a Barrier to Healthcare Access Among Patients with Knee Arthritis: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Key Points
The study aims to explore how transportation issues affect healthcare access for patients with knee osteoarthritis, focusing on sociodemographic influences.
Utilized 2011-2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis
Investigated sociodemographic associations with transportation delays
Identified significant sociodemographic factors related to transportation delays
Demonstrated that these delays impact healthcare access for knee arthritis patients
Abstract
This study utilizes 2011-2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data to demonstrate that sociodemographic factors are associated with transportation delays among individuals with knee osteoarthritis.