Date Presented 04/05/19

Emergency room and hospital utilization among adults with IDD are significant contributors to rising healthcare costs. This study identified predictors of utilization for a sample of 597 adults with IDD. Using a retrospective survey of medical charts, logistic regressions were conducted. This study found risk factors unique to adults with IDD that should be addressed with tailored OT and primary-care interventions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Meghan Blaskowitz

AOTA Taxonomy:
Education, health services research
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