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Experiences with care coordination and backup plans in home and community based services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas.
Disabil Health J
July 2024
Healthcare Institute for Innovations in Quality, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 4401 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64111, USA; Saint Luke's Hospital, 4401 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64111, USA; University of Kansas School of Nursing, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the effectiveness of backup plans and care coordination for Medicaid-funded Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas.
- Data was collected through 70 in-depth interviews and 100 surveys, revealing that many consumers lacked backup plans and faced significant disruptions in care.
- The research highlights the need for better care coordination and support systems to ensure that backup plans are functional and can meet the needs of HCBS consumers during emergencies.
"He [the doctor] said I should go and wait for my death:" Dualities in care and support access among female cancer survivors.
J Cancer Policy
March 2023
University of Kansas Department of Sociology, 719 Fraser Hall 1415 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA. Electronic address:
Introduction: While some countries have positive outlooks and technology at their disposals to detect and treat cancer in its earliest stages, other countries frequently demonstrate trends of late-stage presentation and treatment hesitancy. Nigeria is a nation that has a high cancer burden, with poorer outcomes than higher income countries (HICs). To add to the body of cancer knowledge in global health, and inform relevant policies to improve cancer survivorship, our study offers insight on cancer survivors' experiences in accessing care and support in Nigeria.
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