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Factors associated with poor sleep quality in patients with multiple sclerosis differ by disease duration

Marianna Vitkova, M.D., Zuzana Gdovinova, M.D., C.Sc., Jaroslav Rosenberger, M.D., Ph.D., Jarmila Szilasiova, M.D., Ph.D., Iveta Nagyová, M.gr., Ph.D., Pavol Mikula, M.gr., Martina Krokavcova, M.gr., Ph.D., Johan W. Groothoff, Ph.D.,Jitse P. van Dijk, M.D., Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 4, p466–471 Published online: June 7, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.05.004 Background Sleep disturbance is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) […]

Tips for ACA Enrollees: From Coverage to Care – Persons with Disabilities

Posted on March 12, 2015 by AAHD

This fact sheet is intended to be a document that navigators can provide to people with disabilities to assist them in using their new insurance coverage consistent with the CMS “Coverage to Care” initiative. Q1. What is the HHS-CMS Coverage to Care Initiative? The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Centers for […]

Medicaid Buy-In*

Posted on March 12, 2015 (April 3, 2018) by AAHD

This fact sheet is intended to give Navigators and Enrollment Specialists answers to the questions that people with disabilities may have about possible Medicaid Buy-In as a coverage option when they are looking into purchasing private insurance in the Marketplace. The Buy-In program is an optional Medicaid coverage group for working individuals with disabilities. Q1. […]

Streamlined Marketplace Application Process

Posted on February 26, 2015 (February 26, 2015) by AAHD

This fact sheet is intended to help Navigators answer specific questions that people with disabilities might ask about using the Streamlined Marketplace Application process to apply for health insurance coverage Q1. How do I apply for health insurance? A. You can apply for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, which is designed to help […]

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 […]

Perspectives of patients with disabilities on the accessibility of medical equipment: Examination tables, imaging equipment, medical chairs, and weight scales

Molly Follette Story, Ph.D., Erin Schwier, O.T.D., O.T.R., June Isaacson Kailes, M.S.W. Disability and Health Journal, October 2009 Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages 169–179.e1 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2009.05.003 Abstract Background In a prior survey, patients with disabilities reported difficulty using many common types of medical equipment. Objectives The purpose of this study was to conduct focus groups to explore in […]

Personal emergency preparedness for people with disabilities from the 2006-2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Diane L. Smith, Ph.D., O.T.R./L., Stephen J. Notaro, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, April 2009 Volume 2, Issue 2, Pages 86–94 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2009.01.001 Abstract Background People with disabilities may be disproportionately at risk of injury or death in emergency situations due to physical, cognitive, and socioeconomic factors. These factors individually or in combination have the potential to affect […]

Measurement of time processing ability and daily time management in children with disabilities

Gunnel Janeslätt, MS.c. O.T., Mats Granlund, Ph.D., Anders Kottorp, Ph.D., O.T. Disability and Health Journal, January 2009 Volume 2, Issue 1, Pages 15–19 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.09.002 Abstract Background Improvement is needed in methods for planning and evaluating interventions designed to facilitate daily time management for children with intellectual disability, Asperger syndrome, or other developmental disorders. Objectives The aim of […]