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Predictive Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) models were used to estimate changes in service use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Results<\/strong> \u2014 During the pandemic, personal support service use declined significantly across multiple subgroups with some groups experiencing greater impacts. Significant decreases were observed in 78.5% of months for males, 14.3% for females, 78.5% for individuals aged 65\u2009years and younger, 17.9% for those older than 65\u2009years, and 78.5% for individuals with mental health conditions. In contrast, nursing service use increased significantly, with significant increases observed in 85.7% of months for males, 60.7% for females, 60.7% for those aged 65\u2009years and younger, 17.9% for those older than 65\u2009years, 85.7% for individuals with mental health conditions, and 28.6% for those without mental health conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong> \u2014 The findings highlight substantial variation in the pandemic\u2019s impact across subpopulations, with certain groups disproportionately affected. Targeted strategies are needed to mitigate these disparities and ensure equitable access to homecare services. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term implications and the underlying factors contributing to these differences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purpose \u2014 This study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on homecare service use among individuals with physical disabilities, stratified by age, sex, and mental health conditions. 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