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Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 15, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research
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Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 15, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Health Plan Enrollees with Disability Informing Primary Care Practices and Providers about Their Quality of Care: A Randomized Trial
In October 2013, Massachusetts initiated the One Care demonstration, which enrolls beneficiaries ages 21 to 64 dually-eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Local disability advocates argued that persons with disability should assess their own One Care quality. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 13, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Lisa I. Iezzoni, Yuchiao Chang, Holly Matulewicz, Dennis Heaphy, Kimberley S. Warsett, Karen Donelan Source Type: research
The motivational process for physical activity in young adults with autism spectrum disorder
Many young adults, specifically those with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), do not meet the national physical activity (PA) guidelines. One way to address this problem may be to examine the factors that motivate individuals to engage in PA. However, the majority of current literature does not consider the unique characteristics of individuals with ASD, which may influence their motivation. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 11, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Jessica Hamm, Joonkoo Yun Source Type: research
Perinatal care needs and expectations of women with low vision or total blindness in Warsaw, Poland
As estimated from the number of published studies, in Poland the research into the perinatal care experiences of women with low vision or total blindness remains limited. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 11, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Barbara Mazurkiewicz, Ma łgorzata Stefaniak, Ewa Dmoch-Gajzlerska Source Type: research
Quality of life and psychological well-being in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS): Importance of adopting a biopsychosocial model
Reductions in quality of life (QOL) exist among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - May 31, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Strober L.B Source Type: research
The accessibility of fitness centers for people with disabilities: a systematic review
Fitness centers could be ideal places for people with disabilities to engage in the recommended levels of physical activity for healthy well-being. However, one of the primary barriers to participation at fitness centers is an inaccessible built environment. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - May 24, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Allyson Calder, Gisela Sole, Hilda Mulligan Source Type: research
Attitudes towards motherhood of women with physical versus psychiatric disabilities
Women with disabilities may face social negative attitudes with regard to their being mothers. In addition, attitudes toward different disabilities form a hierarchy, with more positive attitudes being displayed toward persons with physical disabilities than toward persons with psychiatric disabilities. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - May 17, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Ilanit Hasson-Ohayon, Meyran Hason-Shaked, Tamar Silberg, Carmit-Noa Shpigelman, David Roe Source Type: research
Disability, stress, and health disparities
Issues of anxiety, depression, and stress have long been a part of disability research and rehabilitation interventions for people with disability, especially those who have sustained traumatic injuries.1 More recently, there have been increasing reports about anxiety and stress in families of children with newly diagnosed disorders or with parents needing to provide chronic support and advocacy,2,3 people with new onset disability from any cause,4 and people who have experienced intense hospitalizations, such as in the intensive care unit. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - May 12, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Suzanne McDermott, Margaret A. Turk Source Type: research
Disability, Stress, and Health Disparities Editorial for 11(3), July 2018 issue
Issues of anxiety, depression, and stress have long been a part of disability research and rehabilitation interventions for people with disability, especially those who have sustained traumatic injuries (1). More recently, there have been increasing reports about anxiety and stress in families of children with newly diagnosed disorders or with parents needing to provide chronic support and advocacy (2,3), people with new onset disability from any cause (4), and people who have experienced intense hospitalizations, such as in the intensive care unit (5). (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - May 12, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Suzanne McDermott, Margaret A. Turk Source Type: research
Considering Disability and Health: Reflections on the Healthy People 2020 Midcourse Review
The Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) Midcourse Review (MCR) presents an opportunity for professionals in the disability and health field to contemplate preliminary progress toward achieving specific health objectives. The MCR showed notable progress in access to primary care, appropriate services for complex conditions associated with disability, expansion of health promotion programs focusing on disability, improving mental health, and reducing the unemployment rate among job seekers with disabilities. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - April 18, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Lisa Bundara Sinclair, Michael H. Fox, Bruce S. Jonas, Hugh G. Berry DrEd, Louis A. Quatrano, Angela K. McGowan, Georgina Peacock Source Type: research
Healthy living: A health promotion program for adults with intellectual disability
Adults with intellectual disability are more likely to experience a range of physical and mental health problems in comparison to the general population. However with access to appropriate health care and promotion, many of these health problems can be prevented. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - April 4, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Andrea An, Lyn McPherson, Anna Urbanowicz Source Type: research
Healthy living: a health promotion program for adults with intellectual disability
Adults with intellectual disability are more likely to experience a range of physical and mental health problems in comparison to the general population. However with access to appropriate health care and promotion, many of these health problems can be prevented. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - April 4, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Andrea An, Lyn McPherson, Anna Urbanowicz Source Type: research
The effectiveness of a serious game to enhance empathy for care workers for people with disabilities: A parallel randomized controlled trial
Empathic care is fundamental in healthcare settings and is associated to several positive outcomes for care workers (i.e. burnout, compassion satisfaction) and patients (i.e. therapeutic alliance, trust, wellbeing). Yet, studies showed a decrease in empathy in care workers, which is argued to be a product of personal distress. Thus, interventions should aim at enhancing empathy in care workers working for vulnerable populations to ensure optimal client-carer relationships. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - April 3, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: P.S. Sterkenburg, V.S. Vacaru Source Type: research
