Immediate and Long-Term Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic for People With Disabilities.
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| Title: | Immediate and Long-Term Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic for People With Disabilities. |
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| Authors: | Kendall, Elizabeth (AUTHOR), Ehrlich, Carolyn (AUTHOR), Chapman, Kelsey (AUTHOR), Shirota, Camila (AUTHOR), Allen, Gary (AUTHOR), Gall, Andrew (AUTHOR), Kek-Pamenter, Joe-Anne (AUTHOR), Cocks, Kevin (AUTHOR), Palipana, Dinesh (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Dec2020, Vol. 110 Issue 12, p1774-1779. 6p. |
| Subjects: | COVID-19 pandemic, Health of people with disabilities, Quality of life, COVID-19, Health services accessibility |
| Abstract: | Some people with disabilities may have greater risk of contracting COVID-19 or experiencing worse outcomes if infected. Although COVID-19 is a genuine threat for people with disabilities, they also fear decisions that might limit lifesaving treatment should they contract the virus. During a pandemic, health systems must manage excess demand for treatment, and governments must enact heavy restrictions on their citizens to prevent transmission. Both actions can have a negative impact on people with disabilities. Ironically, the sociotechnical advances prompted by this pandemic could also revolutionize quality of life and participation for people with disabilities. Preparation for future disasters requires careful consideration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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