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Delayed Medical Care And Unmet Care Needs Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic Among Adults With Disabilities In The US.

Authors :
Akobirshoev, Ilhom
Vetter, Michael
Iezzoni, Lisa I.
Rao, Sowmya R.
Mitra, Monika
Source :
Health Affairs. Oct2022, Vol. 41 Issue 10, p1505-1512. 8p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article discusses a study which examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults' access to medical care services by presence and type of disability which showed that adults with disabilities experienced significant disparities in delayed and unmet need for medical care. Topics covered include the factors contributing to inequities in delaying medical care and unmet needs, the limitations of the study and the implications for policy and practice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02782715
Volume :
41
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Health Affairs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
159512651
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2022.00509