Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Use Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Measuring Their Association With Neighborhood Racial Segregation.

A study published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy examined whether neighborhood racial segregation is associated with utilization of occupational therapy, physical therapy, and home health services among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The findings suggest that geographic and structural factors related to racial segregation may influence access to these rehabilitation services for a vulnerable population. This research highlights potential disparities in PT and OT service use that could inform efforts to improve equitable care delivery for people with IDD.

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