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Pamela DeGuzman1, Paige Altrui1, Aubrey L Doede1
1School of Nursing, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Abstract:
Purpose: To examine geospatial gaps in identification and evaluation of children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) within public child development centers (CDCs). Methods: A descriptive geospatial design was used to visually depict service gaps, proximity, and clustering of area-level sociodemographic attributes of Virginia counties, and patient-level data within each CDC. Results: Geospatial analysis shows population density of uninsured children against CDC resources. Data visualization facilitates policy advocacy based on the identification of care and screening gaps for CSHCN. Conclusion: This project illustrates the collaborative potential between researchers and Health Department members to identify gaps in access to care.
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