Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR
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J Intellect Disabil Res · Mar 2018
Factors associated with ambulatory care sensitive emergency department visits for South Carolina Medicaid members with intellectual disability.
Ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) can be seen as failure of access or management in primary care settings. Identifying factors associated with ACSCs for individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ID) provide insight into potential interventions. ⋯ Prevention of ACSC ED visits may be possible by targeting adults with ID who live at home without health support services.