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INTEGRATING DISABILITY: COMMUNICATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION AS A PLATFORM FOR OVERCOMING DISPARITIES

Center:

FL-Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Elizabeth Perkins
[email protected]
813-974-7076

Product Description:

Individuals with IDD are recognized as an underserved demographic that experience significant healthcare disparities compared to the general population.1-3 In addition they have more complex health conditions, have a greater need for healthcare services and utilize the healthcare system differently than patients without IDD. Due to these circumstances, disability has been found to be a risk factor for dissatisfaction and disappointment for encounters with healthcare providers.4 A strong doctor-patient relationship, along with effective and efficient doctor-patient communication can help improve healthcare interactions for patients with IDD, ultimately helping to decrease the healthcare disparities that they experience.

Keyword(s):

IDD, Disparities

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers, Students

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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