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Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Diana Hawthorne, MSPAS, PA-C
Abstract
Deaf and hard-of-hearing (HH) patients face unique challenges when attempting to interact with the healthcare field compared to other limited English proficiency (LEP) populations. They lack the incidental learning, health literacy, communication services, and educational materials that other low-access patient populations have been afforded. Overall, this has led to poorer patient outcomes and has encouraged reluctance to seek out medical attention when needed or as a preventative measure.
Recommended Citation
Koelewyn, Stefanie, "The Deaf Disadvantage: Addressing Gaps in Healthcare Access within the Deaf Patient Population" (2022). Capstone Showcase. 84.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2022/pa/84
Additional Files
poster presentation.pptx (1018 kB)capstone final draft - Stefanie Koelewyn.pdf (211 kB)
The Deaf Disadvantage: Addressing Gaps in Healthcare Access within the Deaf Patient Population
Deaf and hard-of-hearing (HH) patients face unique challenges when attempting to interact with the healthcare field compared to other limited English proficiency (LEP) populations. They lack the incidental learning, health literacy, communication services, and educational materials that other low-access patient populations have been afforded. Overall, this has led to poorer patient outcomes and has encouraged reluctance to seek out medical attention when needed or as a preventative measure.