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Working in the Margins: The Untapped Potential of Disability Inclusion.
Deana Herrman1, Emma Chambers2, Amanda Sharp3
1College of Health and Human Sciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, USA.
Physical Therapy
|July 24, 2024
Summary
People with disabilities face health disparities due to social determinants. Including students with disabilities in physical therapy education improves understanding and addresses barriers for this marginalized group.
Area of Science:
- Health equity
- Disability studies
- Medical education
Background:
- People with disabilities are a marginalized group facing significant health disparities linked to social determinants of health.
- Health professions education can address policy, systems, and environmental factors impacting health for people with disabilities.
- Underrepresentation of people with disabilities in physical therapy (PT) limits understanding and addressing health disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of health professions education in addressing social determinants of health for people with disabilities.
- To advocate for the intentional inclusion of students with disabilities in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs.
- To enhance the understanding and mitigation of social barriers affecting people with disabilities through inclusive education.
Main Methods:
- This perspective paper reviews existing literature on social determinants of health for people with disabilities.
- It discusses strategies for increasing the representation and inclusion of students with disabilities in DPT programs.
- The paper synthesizes how diverse lived experiences in DPT education can improve health equity.
Main Results:
- Inclusion of students with disabilities enriches understanding of social determinants of health.
- Diverse learners enhance the capacity of health professions education to address known barriers.
- Intentional recruitment and support are crucial for increasing representation.
Conclusions:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy education must actively promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.
- Inclusive DPT programs can better prepare future physical therapists to address complex health needs and social barriers.
- Enhancing representation of people with disabilities in PT is essential for advancing health equity.
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