Exploring how negative attitudes in healthcare affect people with disabilities
Disability Perspectives on the Adverse Health Effects of Medical Ableism
This study is looking at how negative attitudes towards people with disabilities among healthcare providers can affect the care and health of those individuals, and it aims to find ways to improve their experiences in medical settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pullman, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10992857 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the prevalence of ableist attitudes among healthcare providers and how these attitudes impact the health and care of individuals with disabilities. By conducting surveys and quantitative analyses, the study aims to gather detailed evidence on the experiences of patients with disabilities in healthcare settings. The goal is to understand the adverse effects of medical ableism and develop targeted interventions to improve healthcare outcomes for these individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have physical, psychiatric, sensory, neurological, or learning disabilities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have disabilities or who are under the age of 21 may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare experiences and outcomes for patients with disabilities by addressing and mitigating the effects of medical ableism.
How similar studies have performed: While the topic of medical ableism is gaining attention, this specific approach of quantitatively measuring its impact on health outcomes is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Pullman, United States
- Washington State University — Pullman, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kennedy, Jae — Washington State University
- Study coordinator: Kennedy, Jae
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.