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.
Recommended Citation
Koob, Caitlin, "Examining Current Capacity of Healthcare Systems: Identifying Potential Adaptations for Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs" (2024). All Dissertations. 3647.
https://open.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/3647
Author ORCID Identifier
0000-0001-8652-2413