Lecture 1 Disability and Chronic Illness Flashcards
1
Q
how common are disabilities in the US?
A
1/4 of adults in 2016
2
Q
how are poverty and disability related?
A
percentage of people with disabilities living below the poverty level is twice the percentage of people without a disability
3
Q
what is the American with disabilities act?
A
people with disabilities have right to access job opportunities and community without discrimination
4
Q
barriers to healthcare for people with disabilities
A
- structural barriers
- stereotyping
- information barriers - ability to read and hear
- cost - more likely to delay healthcare
- access to preventive screening
5
Q
nursing considerations for patients with disabilities
A
- ask about preferences for performing ADLs
- optimize organization of hospital room
- accommodations
- person first language
- pay attention for signs of abuse
6
Q
what is the majority of healthcare spending used for?
A
chronic conditions
7
Q
what are the most common but preventable chronic conditions?
A
heart disease
stroke
diabetes
obesity
cancer
arthritis
8
Q
what are the main risk factors for chronic conditions?
A
- lack of exercise
- poor nutrition
- substance abuse
- lack of healthcare access
- social determinants of health in general
