Carrie L. Shandra, Ph.D., Allison Kruger, M.P.H., Lauren Hale, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 3, p325–334 Published online: February 20, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.02.002 Background Regular short and long sleep durations are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. While previous research shows significant sleep disparities between people with and without disabilities, less is […]
Abstract Topics: Health Disparities
Disparities in patient-physician communication for persons with a disability from the 2006 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
Diane L. Smith, Ph.D., OTR/L Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA Disability and Health Journal, October 2009Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages 206–215 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2009.06.002 Abstract Background Ineffective patient-physician communication has been shown to result in poorer health outcomes for various vulnerable populations. However, little research has been done on […]
Continuity in provider and site of care and preventive services receipt in an adult Medicaid population with physical disabilities
Susan M. Allen, Ph.D., Susan Wieland, Ph.D., Jane Griffin, M.P.H., Pedro Gozalo, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, October 2009 Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages 180–187 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2009.06.004 Abstract Background This study investigated the relationship between continuity of care (having one’s own doctor and a regular site of care), and receipt of preventive services in a population of […]
Disparities in service utilization and expenditures for individuals with developmental disabilities
Charlene Harrington, Ph.D., Taewoon Kang, Ph.D. Department of Social and Behavioral Science, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA Disability and Health Journal, October 2008 Volume 1, Issue 4, Pages 184–195 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.05.004 Abstract Background The factors that affect access to services for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) have not received much attention. Methods This study examined […]
Disparities in self-reported activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living disability among Asian American subgroups in the United States: Results from the National Health Interview Survey 2001–2003
Alberto Coustasse, M.D., Dr.P.H., Sejong Bae, Ph.D., Cody J. Arvidson, Ph.D., Karan P. Singh, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, July 2008 Volume 1, Issue 3, Pages 150–156 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.04.005 Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to compare disability and functional limitations among elderly Asian American subgroups using datasets from the National Health Interview Survey 2001−2003. Methods […]
Cost disparities in lung cancer treatment by disability status, sex, and race
Thomas N. Chirikos, Ph.D.∗, Richard G. Roetzheim, M.D., M.S.P.H., Ellen P. McCarthy, Ph.D., M.P.H., Lisa I. Iezzoni, M.D., M.Sc. ∗Currently, Professor Emeritus, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA. Disability and Health Journal, April 2008 Volume 1, Issue 2, Pages 108–115 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.01.004 Abstract Background The recent literature contains numerous reports of disparities in the […]
Disparities in health care access for women with disabilities in the United States from the 2006 National Health Interview Survey
Diane L. Smith, Ph.D., OTR/L Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820, USA Disability and Health Journal, April 2008 Volume 1, Issue 2, Pages 79–88 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.01.001 Abstract Background The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between disability, gender and access to health care, especially for women with disabilities […]
Distribution of secondary medical problems, impairments, and participation limitations among adults with disabilities and their relationship to health and other outcomes
Susan Kinne, Ph.D. Seattle, WA 78116, USA Disability and Health Journal, January 2008 Volume 1, Issue 1, Pages 42–50 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2007.11.006 Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to describe the distribution and relationship of 16 secondary medical problems, impairments, and participation limitations among adults with disabilities to demographic characteristics, self-reported health, satisfaction with life, and […]
Variation in types of service use and expenditures for individuals with developmental disabilities
Taewoon Kang, Ph.D., Charlene Harrington, Ph.D. Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143-0612, USA Disability and Health Journal, January 2008 Volume 1, Issue 1, Pages 30–41 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2007.11.008 Abstract Background This study examined the types of services and expenditures for 8 service categories provided by regional centers to 138,336 […]
Influence of adapted sports on quality of life and life satisfaction in sport participants and non-sport participants with physical disabilities
Kamil Yazicioglu, M.D., Ferdi Yavuz, M.D., Ahmet Salim Goktepe, M.D., Arif Kenan Tan, M.D. Published Online: July 23, 2012 Disability and Health Journal, October 2012 Volume 5, Issue 4, Pages 249–253 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2012.05.003 Abstract Background The lack of controlled trials in the relationship between participation in adapted sports, and quality of life (QoL) and life satisfaction in […]