AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Jenna Barrett, a medical student at OUHCOM, presents a pilot study aimed at enhancing disability competency among osteopathic medical students in rural Ohio, particularly regarding intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This study addressed care disparities in Appalachian regions where socioeconomic hurdles and lack of healthcare providers prevail. Participants, primarily first-year students, underwent pre- and post-training surveys assessing knowledge, empathy, and bias towards IDD individuals. The training significantly improved knowledge and empathy but did not change attitudes. Despite a small sample size, the study suggests potential benefits of focused IDD education for future healthcare practitioners. Future work may involve broader implementation.

Keywords

disability competency

osteopathic medical students

intellectual and developmental disabilities

Appalachian healthcare

medical education