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Research priorities were identified during a deliberative workshop with members of the Deaf community in Qu\u00e9bec, Canada.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Eighteen reviews were included in this study. All dimensions of the conceptual framework have been explored (approachability, ability to perceive, acceptability, ability to seek, availability and accommodation, ability to reach, affordability, ability to pay, appropriateness, and ability to engage). Our analysis revealed new factors influencing access that need to be considered: cultural competence, communication barriers, sociodemographic characteristics, and technological support. We also identified that the social inclusion of the Deaf impacts multiple dimensions in a cross\u2010sectional manner.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Deaf face barriers to accessing healthcare services at every stage of their pathway. This review has identified several areas of access where further research is needed to address the disparities experienced by Deaf communities. There is an urgent need to involve the Deaf community in shaping the research on their access to healthcare services.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Patient or Public Contribution<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A Deaf patient partner contributed as a co\u2010researcher to the study design, the conduct of the review, and the interpretation of the data. 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