Publications by authors named "Mariam Paracha"
Medication-Related Experience of Deaf American Sign Language Users.
Health Lit Res Pract
October 2023
Background: Previous studies showed that deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) individuals have low health literacy related to prescription labels. This study examined the DHH's experience with understanding prescription labels and how technology can impact that experience.
Objectives: The purpose of this qualitative study was twofold: (1) gain a more enhanced understanding of DHH experiences in understanding prescription labels with a focus on language needs, expectations, and preferences, and (2) assess the potential role of technology in addressing the communication-related accessibility issues which emerge from the data.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates healthcare disparities faced by Deaf individuals using American Sign Language (ASL) in the emergency department (ED), focusing on their access to common care practices compared to hearing individuals.
- - Data from ED visits in 2018 showed that Deaf ASL users were significantly less likely to receive laboratory tests, peripheral intravenous lines, and imaging compared to hearing patients, along with fewer hospital admissions.
- - The findings indicate a systemic issue in the provision of ED care for Deaf patients, highlighting the need for further research to understand and address these disparities.
Article Synopsis
- The study compares nonmotor symptoms (NMS) in early Parkinson's disease (PD) patients versus non-PD individuals using data from two observational studies.
- Results show that NMS are more prevalent in PD, with sexual dysfunction and anosmia being particularly significant.
- The findings indicate that while many NMS are more common in early PD, their frequency can vary over time and depending on how they are assessed.