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Research Paper

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

ACRM Excellence in Health Equity Research Award: Barriers People with Disabilities Experience When Accessing Healthcare 5794

Friday, November 1, 2024
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM  
Location:  ROOM: Cortez C REGION: Tower Lobby Level >>> DIRECTIONS: From ACRM Registration desk, face the elephants and turn right. Proceed past the lobby elevators and turn right to enter the West Wing. Proceed down the corridor, turn right and then left. Proceed past the restrooms to the end of the hall and turn right. Proceed down the corridor on the left. Cortez C is the last room on the right.
Research presented by Jessica Jarvis on behalf of Amy Houtrow, Award Recipient. Inequitable access to health care for people with disabilities is a critical issue that demands immediate attention from health care providers, administrators, educators, and researchers. This presentation summarizes findings from a mixed-methods systematic review of the literature, focusing on experiences accessing care in the United States as reported by people with disabilities or their caregivers. Barriers experienced across each stage of access will be discussed, underscoring the urgent need for intervention at the policy, system, and individual levels.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participant will be able to describe common access barriers people with disabilities experience
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to explain how limited access to health care impacts people with disabilities
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to identify an actionable step they can take immediately to advance health equity for people with disabilities
Disclosure(s):
Jessica M. Jarvis, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose
Amy J. Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH: No financial relationships to disclose