Disability disclosure in healthcare settings for individuals with developmental disabilities: A qualitative study of patient and caregiver perspectives

Disability disclosure in healthcare settings for individuals with developmental disabilities: A qualitative study of patient and caregiver perspectives

Abstract Background People with disabilities experience significant healthcare disparities, including missed opportunities for preventive, inaccessible services,…

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Hospital care does not meet the communication needs of patients with hearing loss: A qualitative study of patient experiences

Hospital care does not meet the communication needs of patients with hearing loss: A qualitative study of patient experiences

Abstract Background Good communication is essential for high quality healthcare. People with hearing loss face communication…

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Pilot study explores ear acupressure for chronic pain relief in dementia care

UT Health San Antonio pilot study explores ear acupressure for chronic pain relief in dementia care

One-year initiative to recruit 30-40 participants, and caregivers Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, [email protected] by Claire Kowalick…

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Pilot study explores ear acupressure for chronic pain relief in dementia care

Pilot study explores ear acupressure for chronic pain relief in dementia care

A new study will investigate training caregivers on the practice of ear acupressure to help with…

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a cross-sectional study into UK healthcare professionals’ views

a cross-sectional study into UK healthcare professionals’ views

David Curtin Macmillan Cancer Support prehabilitation project manager/clinical lead oncology speech and language therapist, North…

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School-based enhanced hearing screening and specialty telehealth follow-up for hearing loss among children in rural Alaska: study protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation stepped wedge, cluster-randomized controlled trial (North STAR trial) | Trials

School-based enhanced hearing screening and specialty telehealth follow-up for hearing loss among children in rural Alaska: study protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation stepped wedge, cluster-randomized controlled trial (North STAR trial) | Trials

Explanation for the choice of comparators {6b} The trial intervention will be the STAR model, which…

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