Accompaniment to healthcare visits: the impact of sensory impairment

• Main Authors: Nicholas S. Reed (Author), Lama Assi (Author), Emily Pedersen (Author), Yasmeen Alshabasy (Author), Ashley Deemer (Author), Jennifer A. Deal (Author), Amber Willink (Author), Bonnielin K. Swenor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Millions of older adults in the United States experience hearing, vision, and dual sensory impairment (concurring hearing and vision impairment) yet little research exists on their needs in interactions with the healthcare system. This piece aims to determine the use of accompani...