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Reducing Barriers to Breast Imaging in Patients with Mobility Limitations
Houda Bouhmam1, Natasha L Romanoski2, Alison L Chetlen3
1Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA.
Journal of Breast Imaging
|March 1, 2024
Summary
Individuals with mobility impairments face significant barriers to accessing essential breast imaging services. This study highlights these challenges and offers clinical guidelines to improve healthcare equity for disabled patients.
Area of Science:
- Disability Studies
- Healthcare Access
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Over 1 billion people globally live with a disability, often facing healthcare access barriers, particularly for preventive services.
- Despite the Americans with Disabilities Act, many US healthcare facilities do not fully accommodate individuals with disabilities.
- Women with chronic disabilities are less likely to receive breast cancer screening due to various limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and illustrate barriers to breast imaging services for individuals with mobility impairments.
- To provide practical guidelines for healthcare providers and staff serving patients with mobility impairments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on healthcare access for individuals with disabilities.
- Analysis of barriers specific to breast imaging services for those with mobility impairments.
Main Results:
- Identified financial, environmental, physical, and psychological barriers impacting access to breast imaging.
- Highlighted a scarcity of research focusing on the specific needs and barriers faced by individuals with mobility impairments in this context.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare facilities must address systemic barriers to ensure equitable access to breast imaging for individuals with mobility impairments.
- Implementing targeted clinical guidelines is crucial for improving breast care for patients with mobility challenges.
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