Profiles of disability among youths in Singapore and their link to psychological distress and health care utilization - Scorecard - MDSpire

Profiles of disability among youths in Singapore and their link to psychological distress and health care utilization

  • By

  • Edimansyah Abdin

  • Bernard Tan

  • Sherilyn Chang

  • Ellaisha Samari

  • Brian Tan

  • Charmaine Tang

  • Janhavi Vaingankar

  • Swapna Verma

  • Mythily Subramaniam

  • June 1, 2026

  • 0 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Disability Characteristics in Singaporean Youth: Associations with Psychological Distress and Healthcare Access

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsAssociation between disability subtypes, psychological distress, and healthcare utilization.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

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Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Implement targeted interventions for youth experiencing functional difficulties and psychological distress, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and peer support programs.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Need for early identification and tailored support, including counseling and community resources for youth with disabilities.

        Clinical Best Practices

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        Original Source(s)

        Profiles of disability among youths in Singapore and their link to psychological distress and health care utilization

        • by Edimansyah Abdin, Bernard Tan, Sherilyn Chang, Ellaisha Samari, Brian Tan, Charmaine Tang, Janhavi Vaingankar, Swapna Verma, Mythily Subramaniam

        • June 1, 2026

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