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What Gynecologists Need to Know About Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Hannah Facey1, Kathryn Broderick1, Bridget Cichon2,3
1Department of Family and Community Medicine.
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
|April 23, 2026
Summary
Patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) deserve accessible gynecologic care. This article offers a framework and practical tools for clinicians to improve care quality and reduce health disparities for individuals with IDD.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Healthcare Disparities
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Background:
- Patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience significant barriers to accessing comprehensive gynecologic care.
- Historical discrimination and provider confidence issues contribute to disparities in care quality for this population.
- Ensuring equitable healthcare is a fundamental right for all individuals, including those with IDD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a structured framework for gynecologic visits tailored to patients with IDD.
- To review practical tools for clinicians to enhance clinical encounters with patients with IDD.
- To promote equitable and high-quality gynecologic care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Main Methods:
- Expert opinion from healthcare professionals experienced with IDD patient care.
- Comprehensive review of current literature on gynecologic care for patients with IDD.
- Development of a practical framework and actionable tools for clinicians.
Main Results:
- A framework for structuring gynecologic visits for patients with IDD has been established.
- Practical tools are available to support clinicians in providing effective care.
- Recommendations aim to improve the quality and accessibility of gynecologic services.
Conclusions:
- Implementing the proposed framework and tools can help mitigate disparities in gynecologic care for patients with IDD.
- Enhanced provider confidence and structured approaches are key to delivering equitable care.
- This initiative supports the right to comprehensive and accessible healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Keywords:
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