The relationship between healthcare services and financial burden among families of children with autism spectrum disorders: A US perspective

<p>OBJECTIVE: The research was designed to determine the financial burden among families of children with ASD and to identify the predictors of financial burden</p> <p>METHODS: Children with a confirmed diagnosis of ASD were identified in the Interaction Autism Network Registry. Multiple regression analyses was used to determine the association between financial burden and coordination of care, quality of healthcare interactions, adequacy of insurance, and adequacy of medical insurance coverage</p> <p>RESULTS: Families of children diagnosed as having ASD reported higher financial burden as compared to other developmental disorders. The financial burden was significantly associated with various facets of healthcare provision</p> <p>CONCLUSIONS: The findings highlight the role of coordinated care, access to care, and quality of healthcare interactions in improving caregiver burden</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MS

Level thesis:degree_level

One-year Embargo

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Pharmacy Administration

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Shah, Darshini Dhanraj

Contributors dc:contributor

• Vincent Giannetti
• Khalid Kamal
• Jordan Covvey
• Gibbs Kanyongo

• Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
• Economic burden
• Financial burden
• Healthcare services

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/40

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dsc.duq.edu:etd-1039