Patient-Centered Medical Homes for Patients with Disabilities

Abstract

The patient-centered medical home is an innovative approach to improve health care outcomes. To address the unique needs of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), a large health care provider reevaluated the National Committee for Quality Assurance's 6 medical home standards: (a) enhance access and continuity, (b) identify and manage patient populations, (c) plan and manage care, (d) provide self-care and community support, (e) track and coordinate care, and (f) measure and improve performance. This article describes issues to consider when serving patients with IDDs.

Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Adaptation of the Health Care Communication Questionnaire (HCCQ)

“…This relationship model has been linked to results such as higher satisfaction for healthcare worker and patient alike (Brédart, Bouleuc, & Dolbeault, 2005; Epstein & Street, 2011; Mead & Bower, 2000b; 2002; Stewart et al, 2000), greater adherence to treatment (Beach et al, 2005; Loh, Leonhart, Wills, Simon, & Harter, 2007; Mead & Bower, 2000b), and increased control over chronic illnesses (Hernández et al, 2015; Mead & Bower, 2002; Michie, Miles, & Weinman, 2003).…”