Telehealth and Individuals with IDD: Challenges and Best Practices

2023

This is a one-year initiative to investigate best practices for offering telehealth care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The COVID-19 pandemic limited access to care and increased reliance on telehealth rather than in-person office visits. While telehealth reduces some obstacles to care (e.g., transportation), it presents other challenges. For example, people with disabilities are 20% less likely to own computers, smartphones, or tablets than those without, making access to care difficult. Current telehealth practices may not account for the unique needs and abilities of adults with IDD. Tthe research team will undertake a scoping review to identify challenges and best practices associated with providing telehealth to individuals with IDD.

telehealth, IDD, access

Performing Research or Evaluation

Health-Related Activities

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

State

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