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KMID : 0387320060160030019
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Korean Journal of Health Policy and Administration
2006 Volume.16 No. 3 p.19 ~ p.36
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Accessibility of the disabled to Health Care Institution : A Case Study of Chongno-Gu in Seoul
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Lee Jin-Yong
Jang Myung-Wha
Kim Ga-Yeon
Yun Su-Mi
Leigh Ja-Ho
Jeong Jong-Cheol
Do Young-Kyung
Lee Bum-Suk
Kim Wan-Ho
Park Ki-Dong
Kim Yong-Ik
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to assess adequately equipped with convenience facilities for the disabled in 160 healthcare institutions in Jongno district, Seoul. Healthcare institutions were equipped an average of 3.7 facilities out of 10. General hospitals had an average of 5.0 facilities, which was higher than an average of 3.6 facilities for private clinics (p<0.05). Of 160 healthcare institutions, only 13 (8.1%) offered easy access to the outpatient setting from the entrance for wheelchair users, highlighting difficult wheelchair access within hospitals. To provide easy access to medical service for the disabled, more accessible designs need to be adopted as part of the effort to improve public facilities for the disabled. Also, universal designs could be applied for newly constructed roads, structures and transportation vehicles to maximize accessibility for the disabled. Increased accessibility for the disabled in the community will eventually increase the use of healthcare institutions.
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KEYWORD
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The disabled, Accessibility, Health care institution
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