Anjali J. Forber-Pratt, Ph.D., Marianne P. Zape, B.A. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 10, Issue 2, p350–355 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2016.12.013 Background For persons with disabilities, 2015 was a historic year, marking the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the 40th anniversary of the passing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It is important to […]
Consumer Engagement Structures Used by Providers February 22 Community Catalyst shared Health Care Transformation Task Force brief Learn more here. The Three R’s: Rights, Risk, Respect February 20 Council on Quality and Leadership blog Learn more here. Patient Experiences with Health Literacy and Interpreter Services February 22 AHRQ release of CAHPS survey results Learn more […]
Javier Jerez-Roig, MD, Lidiane Maria de Brito Macedo Ferreira, MD, José Rodolfo Torres de Araújo(Undergraduate student), Kenio Costa Lima, PhD Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 10, Issue 2, p279–285 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2016.12.001 Background It is fundamental to analyze the evolution of functioning for the planning of strategies aimed at preventing or delaying dependency. However, there is a lack of studies focused […]
Lisa I. Iezzoni, MD, MSc, Sarah A. Marsella, MSc, Tiffany Lopinsky, BA, Dennis Heaphy, MPH, EdM, MDiv, Kimberley S. Warsett, MSW Disability and Health Journal, April 2017 Volume 10, Issue 2, Pages 222–230 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2017.01.007 Background Demonstration programs nationwide aim to control costs and improve care for people dually-eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, including many persons with disability. Ensuring these […]
Poverty, Health, and Persons with Disability January 18 National Center on Health, Physical Disability, and Disability (NCHPAD) announced web posting Learn more here. Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Across the Life Span Well known and utilized expensive book for sale– 3rd expended edition Learn more here. Healthy Communities Policy Guide January […]
Priced Out in the United States – SSI and Housing Affordability & Availability Annual or Bi-Annual Technical Assistance Collaborative December report on the inadequacy of Supplemental Security Income payments for persons with disabilities Learn more here. Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee Report to Congress December 14 SAMHSA announced report Learn more here. Disability Competent […]
Mary E. Sheppard, Ed.D., Nancy Vitalone-Raccaro, Ph.D. Department of Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education, Rowan University, USA Disability and Health Journal, Volume 9, Issue 4 Published online: May 27, 2016 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2016.05.007 Background The American Association of Pediatricians (AAP), in collaboration with the Council for Children with Disabilities and the Council on School Health, recommends that physicians learn […]
Vidya Sundar, Ph.D., O.T.R./L., Debra L. Brucker, Ph.D., Megan A. Pollack, M.S., O.T.R./L.e, Hong Chang, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Volume 9, Issue 4 Published online: May 27, 2016 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2016.05.006 Background Community and social participation is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by personal and environmental factors and is linked to a good quality of life and well-being. […]
Benran Jiang, Ph.D., Janet Walstab, B.Sc., Susan M. Reid, Ph.D., M.Clin.Epi., B.App.Sc., Elise Davis, Ph.D., Dinah Reddihough, M.D., B.Sc., F.R.A.C.P., F.A.F.R.M. Disability and Health Journal, Volume 9, Issue 4 Published online: May 02, 2016 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2016.04.006 Background Little is known about the quality of life (QOL) of young adults with cerebral palsy. Objective/hypothesis This cross-sectional analysis compares […]
Banurekha Velayutham, Boopathi Kangusamy, M.Sc., M.B.A., Vasna Joshua, Ph.D., Sanjay Mehendale, M.D., M.P.H. Disability and Health Journal, Volume 9, Issue 4 Published online: April 13, 2016 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2016.04.003 Background Advancing age leads to physical and sensory impairment with varying degrees of disability. There is lack of publication focusing on disability of elderly in India with a countrywide […]