Experiences of Australian adults with disabilities living with government supports in the home during the Covid-19 pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12313293 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Darryl Sellwood (0000-0002-9200-3676, Flinders University), Bryant Bailey (0000-0003-0086-9999, Flinders University), Tom Shakespeare (0000-0003-2571-2787, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine), Joanne Arciuli (0000-0002-7467-9939, Flinders University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 1939-1964 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Disability & Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0968-7599 • E-ISSN: 1360-0508 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09687599.2024.2411542 |
| OpenAlex | W4403796515 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 42 |
Adults with disabilities who live with government supports in their homes were among those most heavily impacted by COVID-19 public health measures, though few studies have considered the lived experiences of this group. This study invited Australian adults with disabilities who lived with government supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme during the pandemic to share their experiences. The focus was changes in life satisfaction before, during and since stay-at-home orders (i.e. ‘lockdowns’). Thirty-four Australian adults completed an online survey. Findings revealed a decline in life satisfaction and mental health during lockdowns by comparison with pre-pandemic times. Informal supporters and paid support services were important but difficult to access during this period. Communication and community awareness of the challenges associated with public health policy for people with disabilities and their supporters were key issues. Resources addressing future health crises should be co-designed with people with disabilities and their supporters
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Government (linguistics · Linguistics · Outbreak · Pandemic · Political science · Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 · Elder Abuse and Neglect · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology · Virology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |