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The purpose of this study is to explore and describe social determinants of health (SDOH) and quality of life (QOL) domains and indicators relevant for health and social services in Indigenous communities in Canada. We critically examine the experiences, priorities, and concerns of Indigenous peoples regarding their SDOH/QOL through: (a) a hermeneutic review of academic and grey literature, (b) an interpretive descriptive qualitative study among Indigenous knowledge keepers and service providers in Indigenous communities, and (c) a Delphi study to reach consensus among knowledge keepers and service providers on priority areas of SDOH/QOL from the integrated results of the literature reviews and qualitative study. Our analysis identifies a gap in knowledge about how to integrate and use SDOH/QOL measures in digital health systems, and emphasizes privileging Indigenous voices for the use of the data relevant to their community. A next phase of our research is to inform development of an SDOH/QOL measurement framework for integration into a person-centred, Nation-based, community driven, and culturally appropriate Indigenous digital health ecosystem for health and social services in Indigenous communities in Canada. 

Poster can be found in location 94.Stepping into others’ worldviews using a practice-based conceptual framework allows us to better understand the people we serve. This “Model’ in turn provides the foundation that is fundamental to creating plans of care that are efficient, effective, and support peoples’ needs, values, and cultural belief system. After creating a Model of their worldview, we can then use the art and science of nursing, Role-Modeling which means that we bring all the roles the person plays in their life, e.g. they are a mother, daughter, nurse, artist, etc., together so they can achieve the greatest state of health, wellness, and wellbeing and have the maximum quality of life. Through this process, healthcare providers can take the first step towards building bridges, breaking down barriers, and creating a space where our diversity and differences are honored; and used to create greater health and wellbeing at a global level. Finally, the Six Aims of Nursing Interactions© are offered to provide nurses with guidance and a framework that will always facilitate and support Person-Centered Care, in which each person l is honored respected, and cared for as a unique individual.

Poster can be found in location 95.

Poster can be found in location 96.

Poster can be found in location 100.

Poster can be found in location 98.

Poster can be found in location 97.

Poster can be found in location 99.