Abstract

This study investigated the relationship of chronic illness and access to health care in adults responding to the 1986 National Access to Health Care Survey. Access to care was defined as actually entering the health system as evidenced by having an ambulatory visit, a hospitalization, or an emergency visit within the previous year.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9112561; ProQuest document ID: 303870115. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Constance F. Mullinix, PhD, MBA, MPH, RN

Sigma Membership

Alpha Alpha

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Health System Use, Chronic Illnesses, Health and Wellness

Advisor

Mathy Mezey

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Pennsylvania

Degree Year

1990

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-05-06

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