New care models aim to improve life and lower costs for people with disabilities

NCT ID NCT02938130

Summary

This study tested two community-based wellness programs to see if they could improve health, increase life satisfaction, and reduce healthcare costs for adults with disabilities like cerebral palsy or spinal cord injury. It involved 130 participants who were eligible for specific community support programs. Researchers compared a standard community care management program to a more comprehensive program modeled after senior care services.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States

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