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Telehealth information and communication technology access for family caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs

Center:

DC-Georgetown University Center for Child & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Tawara Goode
[email protected]
202-687-5387

Product Description:

Telehealth is increasing used for mental health services; its benefits for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs (IDD-MH) are not fully realized. This study addressed access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) as reported by family caregivers. Disparities in ICT access for adults, specific racial/ethnic groups, and sole caregiver households were found. Telehealth policy must address equity in ICT access for persons with IDD-MH.

Keyword(s):

Developmental disabilities, Telemedicine, Mental health, Intellectual disability, Telemedicine

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37024396/

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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