Date of Award

5-2024

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Applied Health Research and Evaluation

Committee Chair/Advisor

Dr. Sarah F. Griffin

Committee Member

Dr. Kerry Sease

Committee Member

Dr. Lior Rennert

Abstract

Children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN) are a growing proportion of the pediatric population, accounting for 23% of children in South Carolina (SC). Children with medical complexity (CMC) are a subgroup of CYSHCN who experience the most complex conditions and comprise

This dissertation investigates equitable healthcare access, service quality, and health and well-being among CYSHCN and their families, within the context of SC’s healthcare system. Three studies make up this dissertation, focusing on various aspects of healthcare access and experiences of CYSHCN and their families.

Author ORCID Identifier

0000-0001-8652-2413

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