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  • Millions in the US face functional impairments leading to disability and health disparities.
  • Secondary conditions, not impairments, often drive poorer health outcomes in persons with disabilities.
  • Effective health management strategies are crucial for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Living Well with a Disability program.
  • To assess the program's impact on self-management, quality of life, and healthcare utilization.
  • To demonstrate a scalable intervention for reducing health disparities.

Main Methods:

  • The Living Well with a Disability program is an 11-chapter curriculum delivered over 11 sessions.
  • Facilitators guide participants in self-management of quality-of-life goals and health behaviors.
  • Implemented by 279 community agencies across 46 states since 1995.

Main Results:

  • The program has reached approximately 8,900 individuals.
  • Demonstrated improvements in health-related quality of life.
  • Estimated healthcare cost savings of $6.4-$28.8 million for payers.

Conclusions:

  • The Living Well with a Disability program is a promising intervention for persons with disabilities.
  • It effectively supports health self-management and reduces health disparities.
  • The program shows positive impacts on quality of life and healthcare use.