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Researching needs: young people with physical disabilities.

H J Priestman1

  • 1Trent Regional Health Authority.

Health Services Management
|March 10, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Services for young people with physical disabilities are often inadequate. This study assessed available resources, user awareness, and utilization of services for disabled youth and their caregivers in North Humberside.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Disability Studies
  • Healthcare Services Research

Background:

  • Existing services for physically disabled youth frequently fall short of meeting needs.
  • Understanding the landscape of available support is crucial for improving care.
  • Assessing user knowledge and service uptake is a vital first step.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the availability and accessibility of services for physically disabled young people.
  • To determine the level of awareness and utilization of these services among disabled individuals and their caregivers.
  • To identify gaps and areas for improvement in support systems for this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive exercise was conducted in North Humberside to map existing services.
  • Data collection likely involved surveys or interviews with disabled youth and their carers.
  • Analysis focused on comparing service provision with user knowledge and reported usage.

Main Results:

  • The study identified specific shortcomings in the services available for younger physically disabled individuals.
  • Findings highlighted discrepancies between service availability and the awareness/usage by the target population and their families.
  • The exercise provided a clear picture of the current service landscape in the specified region.

Conclusions:

  • The findings underscore the need for better information dissemination and potentially enhanced service provision for disabled youth.
  • Improving services requires a clear understanding of both what is offered and how it is perceived and used by the community.
  • Further interventions are suggested to address the identified gaps in support for young people with physical disabilities.

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