Model Clinic to Increase Preventive Screenings Among Patients With Physical Disabilities: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Intervention Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with physical disabilities often experience premature multimorbidity and adverse health events. A tailored primary care approach for this vulnerable population that also accounts for social and functional risk factors could promote healthier aging and more equitable health care.

Objective

This project will evaluate the implementation of a health program designed for people with physical disabilities. The proposed evaluation result is to generate the first best-practice protocol focused specifically on developing primary care to help reduce preventable causes of morbidity and improve functioning among people with physical disabilities.

Methods

We will design and implement a pilot health program for people with physical disabilities at a primary care c

SUBMITTER: Palazzolo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10632921 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature