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Barriers to Accessing Medical Equipment and Other Health Services and Supports within Households of Adults with Disabilities

14 Mar 2024

Using nationally representative survey data, we assessed the prevalence of delayed and unmet needs for medical equipment, supplies, and other vital services and supports among nonelderly adults with disabilities and members of their households. We also examined the types of equipment and supplies households had difficulty obtaining and the reasons for delayed or unmet needs.
data collection health equity health policy center health and health care quantitative data analysis disability and long-term care disability equity policy

Authors

Michael Karpman, Sarah Morriss, Dulce Gonzalez

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United States of America