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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Healthcare Studies

Background:

  • Ableism is a pervasive societal discrimination against individuals with disabilities, comparable to sexism and racism.
  • Understanding ableism's manifestations and consequences, particularly within healthcare, is crucial for promoting health equity.
  • Existing healthcare systems often perpetuate ableist biases, necessitating targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define ableism operationally and explore its manifestations and ramifications in healthcare.
  • To conceptualize ableism as a cognitive distortion using insights from cognitive psychology.
  • To recommend interventions for mitigating ableist biases among healthcare professionals and enhancing healthcare inclusivity.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis drawing from cognitive psychology to frame ableism as a cognitive distortion.
  • Review of literature on ableism, discrimination, and healthcare disparities.
  • Advocacy for qualitative research methodologies and intersectional analyses.

Main Results:

  • Ableism functions as a cognitive distortion, influencing perceptions and interactions within healthcare settings.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is identified as a potential intervention to address these cognitive distortions.
  • The study highlights the need for collaborative partnerships with disability advocacy groups.

Conclusions:

  • Ableism requires targeted interventions within healthcare to combat discrimination and promote inclusivity.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) shows promise for mitigating ableist biases in healthcare professionals.
  • Further research should incorporate intersectional analyses and qualitative methods, prioritizing authentic engagement with disabled individuals.