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.
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
Recommended Citation
Mullinix, Constance F., "Access to care of adults with chronic illness" (2019). Dissertations. 530.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/530
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2019-05-06
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
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.