Abstract

One in five US households has a child with a special healthcare need. Quality medical and supportive services can help facilitate family self-management, yet little is known about why these needs are often unmet. This study examines racial disparities and factors associated with different levels of unmet needs.

Authors

Kim E. Whitmore

Author Details

Kim E. Whitmore, PhD, RN, CPN, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Eta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Children with Special Healthcare Needs, Disparities, Unmet Needs

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Disparities and factors associated with unmet needs in families of children with special healthcare needs

Melbourne, Australia

One in five US households has a child with a special healthcare need. Quality medical and supportive services can help facilitate family self-management, yet little is known about why these needs are often unmet. This study examines racial disparities and factors associated with different levels of unmet needs.