Introducing the adults with chronic healthcare needs (ACHCN) definition and screening instrument: Rationale, supporting evidence and testing

Among working age adults in the United States, there is a large, heterogeneous population that requires ongoing and elevated levels of healthcare and related services. At present, there are conflicting approaches to the definition and measurement of this population in health services research.

Source: Disability and Health Journal - August 7, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Stephen P. Gulley, Elizabeth K. Rasch, Barbara M. Altman, Christina D. Bethell, Adam C. Carle, Benjamin G. Druss, Amy J. Houtrow, Amanda Reichard, Leighton Chan Source Type: research