Determinants of Nonattendance in a Urology Outpatient Clinic: A 5‐Year Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Metropolitan Hospital
Indigenous status, younger age, and follow-up appointment type were significant predictors of nonattendance. Offering follow-up appointments via telehealth may improve attendance. Addressing these disparities is vital for reducing healthcare inequalities and improving health outcomes for Indigenous peoples.
Authors
- Xiang‐Yu Hou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2015-3579)
- Kate Dickson
- H. A. COLLIN (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5630-6047)
- Rachel Esler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7743-4841)
- Rachel Cockburn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0790-5107)
- Susan Toolis
- Elisabeth Winslade
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ANZ Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70280
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.13
Funders
- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
- University of Queensland