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Sarah H Ailey1, Paula J Brown2, Caitlin M Ridge3

  • 1Rush University Medical Center College of Nursing, United States.

Disability and Health Journal
|January 15, 2017
PubMed

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Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often receive suboptimal hospital care. This discussion highlights that targeted programs can improve care quality for IDD patients within existing healthcare systems.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare disparities
  • Patient outcomes
  • Developmental medicine

Background:

  • Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience significantly poorer health outcomes and hospital care compared to the general patient population.
  • Existing healthcare systems present challenges in providing adequate care for patients with IDD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the issues and challenges in hospital care for individuals with IDD.
  • To share institutional efforts and strategies for improving hospital care for patients with IDD.

Main Methods:

  • A panel discussion was held at the Annual Conference of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry.
  • Representatives from academic medical centers shared their experiences and initiatives.

Main Results:

  • Efforts to improve hospital care for patients with IDD are being implemented at institutions like Rush University Medical Center and Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
  • Systemic changes are acknowledged as necessary for comprehensive improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted programs focused on improving care for patients with IDD are feasible within current healthcare systems.
  • Empowering existing staff to implement changes is crucial for enhancing the quality of care for individuals with IDD.

Keywords:
Hospital careIntellectual and developmental disabilitiesQuality improvement

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