Developing an Inclusive Training Environment: Accommodations in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training for Residents With a Disability.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil
; 103(6): 538-544, 2024 Jun 01.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38320246
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT This study examines the challenges and accommodations for medical residents with disabilities within physical medicine and rehabilitation training programs. Medical residency presents unique stressors and responsibilities, with the potential for added complexities for residents with disabilities. Few data exist regarding the prevalence and experiences of people with disabilities as medical trainees and the limited studies available highlight an underrepresentation of individuals with disability in medical training and practice. Through cross-sectional surveys administered to physical medicine and rehabilitation residents, this research assesses disability prevalence, characterizations, barriers to training, and accommodations provided. Of 140 respondents, 9.3% identified as having disabilities, with varying prevalence among genders and disability types. Results revealed distinct challenges for residents with mobility and nonmobility disabilities, spanning learning environments, standardized testing, procedural skills, and accessibility. Self-provided accommodations exceeded program-provided ones, indicating room for improvement in program support. These findings underscore the need for proactive dialog between residents and leadership to address barriers, enhance accommodations, and create an inclusive training environment. The study's insights emphasize the importance of advocating for equal opportunities and cultivating supportive conditions to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive in medical residency programs, ultimately contributing to more diverse and inclusive medical communities.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Medicina Física e Reabilitação
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Pessoas com Deficiência
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Internato e Residência
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article