An Examination of Healthcare Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities: The Role of Nurses at State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri
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Background of the Study
Access to healthcare for individuals with disabilities is a critical concern in Nigeria. Nurses, as frontline healthcare providers, play a pivotal role in ensuring equitable care for this population. Assessing their role at the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri, is essential for identifying challenges and implementing effective strategies.
Statement of the Problem
Despite the importance of accessible healthcare, individuals with disabilities in Maiduguri face significant barriers. The specific role of nurses in addressing these challenges at the State Specialist Hospital remains underexplored.
Objectives of the Study
- To evaluate the role of nurses in facilitating healthcare accessibility for persons with disabilities at the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri.
- To identify challenges faced by nurses in providing care to this group.
- To recommend strategies to enhance healthcare accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Research Questions
- What role do nurses play in ensuring healthcare accessibility for persons with disabilities at the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri?
- What challenges do nurses encounter in providing care to individuals with disabilities?
- What strategies can improve healthcare accessibility for persons with disabilities?
Research Hypotheses
- Nurses at the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri, play a significant role in facilitating healthcare accessibility for persons with disabilities.
- Challenges such as inadequate training and resource limitations hinder nurses' ability to provide effective care to individuals with disabilities.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study focuses on nurses at the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri. Limitations may include the generalizability of findings to other settings and potential biases in self-reported data.
Definitions of Terms
- Healthcare Accessibility: The ease with which individuals can obtain necessary medical services.
- Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities.
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