Strategies for persons with disabilities in public health emergencies, especially the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

This study aimed to describe strategies and policies necessary to provide care for people with disabilities during periods of public health emergencies, especially COVID-19. Twenty-nine studies and 49 strategies were included, grouped into eight categories: 1) housing, mobility, and infrastructure; 2) work, occupation, and income; 3) social assistance; 4) telehealth; 5) comprehen-sive health care; 6) planning and management; 7) communication; and 8) education. The overview of the strategies can help to guide public policies, with feasible actions that promote more significant equity for disabled people.