Published in Journal of aging and health
Findings on the effect of network size and support on functional health are mixed. We examine whether network types, that simultaneously incorporate multiple network characteristics, are associated with functional health in late life. Data are from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (N = 3005). We estimated the longitudinal effect ...
Published in Journal of aging and health
Quantifying interdependence in multiple patient-centered outcomes is important for understanding health declines among older adults. Medicare-linked National Health and Aging Trends Study data (2011-2015) were used to estimate a joint longitudinal logistic regression model of disability in activities of daily living (ADL), fair/poor self-rated heal...
The article explores the challenges associated with ensuring accessibility in museums for visitors with various disabilities. The analysis encompasses strategies for implementing technology and universal design to enhance accessibility while preserving esthetic and informational values. The study highlights multimodality as a promising solution int...
Drivers with physical and/or mental impairments face many driving challenges. However, not many studies have been carried out to understand the factors that contribute to crashes involving these drivers and how these factors influence their crash outcomes. This study aims to address this gap in the road safety literature. The study uses historical ...
Background: Caregivers experience high rates of occupational injuries, especially during wheelchair transfers, which often result in back pain and musculoskeletal disorders due to the physical demands of lifting and repositioning. While mechanical floor lifts, the current standard, reduce back strain, they are time-consuming and require handling te...
Background/Objectives: The management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes, besides the control of symptoms, the prevention of organ damage and the improvement of the overall disability. Methods: A single-centered, cross-sectional, non-interventional and population-based study was conducted between October 2023 and August 2024 in the Depart...
While the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) has significantly contributed to educational research supporting inclusive initiatives worldwide, its application in special education contexts across the African continent remains unclear. This study aims to explore how the ICF is currently used in the field of edu...
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is among the most prevalent chronic autoimmune disorders affecting the central nervous system. In Poland, the MS incidence rate is 6.3 per 100,000 patients. The results of studies indicate that people suffering from MS are less involved in sexual life in both the physical and emotional aspects, they assess that s...
Play is vital to the wellbeing of children, but playgrounds can be inaccessible to children with disabilities and limit their physical and social participation. This study evaluated the accessibility/inclusivity of twenty-five free-entry playgrounds in two Australian states and investigated whether location, construction age, and regional socioecon...
Young women with and without disabilities in South Africa experience challenges accessing sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services, and this may increase during a crisis. We conducted a longitudinal cohort study with 72 young women with and without disabilities (18–25 years) in eThekwini, South Africa (2020–2022) via a series of in-dep...
