People with disabilities tend to have a shorter life expectancy and increased risk of ill-health as compared to individuals without disabilities. One critical determinant of these health inequities is the lack of engagement among people with disabilities in preventive health services, such as health screening. To inform strategies to increase engagement in health screening among this population in Ireland, it is critical to understand how people with disabilities experience health screening services, and identify the barriers and facilitators that influence their experiences. However, the perspectives of health screening among Irish people with disabilities, family members, and healthcare professionals are currently unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study is to gain insight into the experiences and participation of Irish people with disabilities in health screening and determine the factors that facilitate and constrain their health screening access. To achieve this aim, this study will fulfil two objectives: first, we will systematically review and synthesise the scientific literature that explores the factors that influence health screening participation among people with disabilities. Second, we will consult with Irish people with disabilities, and their carers, family members and health professionals to identify the barriers and facilitators to health screening among people with disabilities.
