Scott Ramsay

The number of children in Canada with a neurological condition is expected to continue to rise to the end of the decade. Specific conditions, such as concussion, are already common among children and youth. Like all neurological conditions, concussions can have significant short- and long-term effects that result in physical, cognitive, emotional, and sleep-related symptoms, impacting children’s growth and development. Many of these patients access the health care system at higher rates. Despite the importance of health care services for pediatric neurological conditions, a variety of determinants lead to inequitable access to health care and, ultimately, poor health outcomes.
My research seeks to address determinants of access to health care specific to various pediatric neurological conditions in British Columbia (BC). Specifically, my research program comprises a multi-phase project focussed on exploring, identifying, and intervening on access to neurological services for children and youth in BC. This research will support the development of equitable access and utilization of neurological health care to support the diverse needs of the pediatric population.