Impairment effects, disability and dry mouth: Exploring the public and private dimensions

This study indicates that identity and self became entangled with impairment effects and a form of disablism. The authors argue that impairment effects are, at times, a useful concept, but in some instances may actually overcomplicate things. By analysing the public and private dimensions of a chronic condition such as dry mouth, we have been enabled to explore the boundary between public and private lives. As a consequence, using public and private accounts may assist us to better locate the point where impairment ends and disability begins.

Source: Health: - July 31, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Owens, J., Gibson, B. J., Periyakaruppiah, K., Baker, S. R., Robinson, P. G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research