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News and Notes 540 November 30

birgitta.chaiken - Wed, 11/30/2022 - 13:57

In observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd, NARIC presents current NIDILRR-funded projects focusing on health and health equity in its Spotlight blog; NIDILRR is seeking expert peer reviewers for several upcoming disability and rehabilitation research grant competitions; Research in Focus presents a survey examining the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the health of people with mobility disabilities; This Just In... presents a study examining rehabilitation nurses' perceptions of access, utilization, and implementation of research; the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment of People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision creates the 4to24 App: Portal for Professionals, a free resource for parents of children and youth who are blind or have low vision; the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) in collaboration with the Burn and Spinal Cord Injury Model System Centers receive Digital Health Rewards for two infocomics, Respiratory Health and Spinal Cord Injury and Itchy Skin After Burn Injury, from the Health Information Resource Center; the Northeast ADA Regional Center hosts webinar, A Place at the Table: Accessible Event Planning Basics; the Temple University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Community Living and Participation of People with Serious Mental Illness (TU Collaborative) seeks participants for an intervention study  on improving relationships between parents with mental health conditions and their children; the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at the Department of Labor publishes research data blog in honor of Native American Heritage Month, American Indian or Alaska Native Workers with Disabilities in the Labor Force.

Date sent: 
2022-11-30
NARIC news: 

December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1 billion people worldwide experience disability, and that number is growing. Advances in healthcare and assistive technology are helping people with disabilities live longer, and more people are aging into disability. Even as people with disabilities are living longer, they still face health inequities resulting in poorer health and function than their peers without disabilities. Research has also shown that caregivers of people with disabilities experience poorer health and function than non-caregivers. On December 2nd, WHO will launch the Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities to raise awareness about health equity and mobilize action across a range of stakeholders. Before the launch, visit our Spotlight blog to learn about the current NIDILRR-funded projects focusing on health and health equity for people with disabilities and caregivers.

This Just In: 
Access, utilization, and implementation of research among rehabilitation nurses: A qualitative study. Rehabilitation Nursing, Volume 47(3), Pgs. 99-108. NARIC Accession Number: J90005.
New to the NARIC collection, this NIDILRR-funded study examined rehabilitation nurses’ perceptions of research information, related barriers, and avenues for future research, specifically in those caring for individuals with burn injury, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. From interviews with nurses, researchers identified factors that facilitated research uptake, determined organizational structures that support research culture, and described nurse engagement with literature. Although participants desired to engage with the research literature, they identified barriers including time constraints, heavy workloads, and lack of access. To facilitate research uptake, research must be easily accessible, be easily digestible, and include clinical practice recommendations. Research must expand its scope to address issues relevant to the rehabilitation population. The findings may be used to drive improvements in research competence, facilitate knowledge translation, and support evidence-based practice among rehabilitation nurses. Access the full abstract and ordering information in REHABDATA.
 
Research in Focus: 
Survey Examines the Pandemic’s Impact on the Health of People with Mobility Disabilities
In this issue of Research In Focus, researchers heard from people with mobility disabilities about how the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health policies impacted their health, and highlight the importance of including people with disabilities in planning for public health emergencies.
 
Resource Highlight: 
4to24 App: Portal for Professionals
The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment of People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision (90RTEM0007) created the 4to24 App: Portal for Professionals. The 4to24 app is a free resource for parents of children and youth who are blind or have low vision and youth aged 16 or older. Information, activities, and links focus on building independence over time to help young people prepare for successful employment and independent living as an adult. The portal for professionals provides access to the 4to24 content and topic areas, without being restricted to a specific app account. It is designed for professionals working with people who are blind or have low vision, such as vocational rehabilitation counselors, teachers, and orientation and mobility instructors. Registration is required. Application information is available from the website.
 
NIDILRR News and Events: 
NIDILRR Seeks Peer Reviewers for Upcoming Competitions
NIDILRR is seeking expert peer reviewers for several upcoming disability and rehabilitation research grant competitions. We are seeking expertise in all areas of disability and rehabilitation research. NIDILRR conducts all review meetings virtually, so reviewers do not have to travel to participate. Interested individuals who would like to be considered for NIDILRR’s peer review panels may submit their CV to NIDILRR-Grants@acl.hhs.gov.
 
News items: 
Infocomics Win Digital Health Award
Two infocomics developed by the NIDILRR-funded Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) (90DPKT0009), in collaboration with the Burn and Spinal Cord Injury Model System Centers, received Digital Health Awards from the Health Information Resource Center. Respiratory Health and Spinal Cord Injury received a Silver Award and Itchy Skin After Burn Injury received a Bronze Award. The Digital Health Awards honor the best in digital health resources.
 
Grantee event: 
Webinar: A Place at the Table - Accessible Event Planning Basics
The NIDILRR-funded Northeast ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0003) will host a webinar, A Place at the Table: Accessible Event Planning Basics, December 8th, 1 – 2 pm ET. Presenters will provide an introductory overview of planning an event that is inclusive of individuals with and without disabilities. Presenters will address key principles and basic concepts to keep in mind when deciding the where, how, and what of an event. Registration is free and required.
 
Participate: 
Study on Improving Relationships Between Parents with Mental Health Conditions and Their Children
The NIDILRR-funded Temple University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Community Living and Participation of People with Serious Mental Illness (TU Collaborative) (90RTCP0001) is recruiting participants for a 20-week intervention study to help parents with mental health conditions improve their relationship with their children through family leisure activities. Participants must be an adult parent between the ages of 18 and 65 with a diagnosis of a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, or depression and have a child between the ages of 7 and 15 that is interested in participating in leisure activities with their parent. Participants must have legal visitation rights, joint custody, or full custody of their child and must have a desire to engage in more leisure activities with their child. Participants will be interviewed three times during the study and will receive a $20 gift card for each completed interview. For more information and to register, email epicc@temple.edu.
 
Elsewhere in the Community: 
Labor Force Blog: American Indian or Alaska Native Workers with Disabilities in the Labor Force
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at the Department of Labor, in honor of National Native American Heritage Month, published a research data blog, American Indian or Alaska Native Workers with Disabilities in the Labor Force. Using data from the 2021 Current Population Survey, the blog analyzes workforce data on American Indian and Alaska Native representation for those with and without disabilities in various industries and occupations. The blog includes graphs to highlight different data points.
 
Archive link: 
http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=654309&f=1190&s=26993&m=936831&t=635cba0a9267f719dd304fcd1ae764b160681b0bc4432192fe4b80b0dffecb7c