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Andelic N, Moksnes H, Rasmussen MS, Schäfer C, Hellstrøm T, Howe EI, Sveen U, Perrin PB, Røe C, Anke A, Soberg HL. Needs for Community-Based Rehabilitation Services and Support 12 Months After Moderate and Severe Physical Traumatic Injuries: A Brief Report. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2024; 103:740-744. [PMID: 38662737 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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ABSTRACT Patients with physical traumatic injuries frequently require long-term rehabilitation services. To strengthen rehabilitation services in the postacute phase, we need to assess characteristics of this population and their healthcare and rehabilitation needs in the community. This brief report summarizes the frequency of unmet rehabilitation needs in community-based rehabilitation during the first year after moderate and severe trauma. Additionally, the associations between sociodemographic, injury severity factors and unmet needs were examined. Data from a prospective multicenter cohort study of patients with moderate and severe trauma (New Injury Severity Score > 9) of all ages, discharged alive from two regional trauma centers in 2020 were used. Needs were estimated using the Needs and Provision Complexity Scale. Overall, 46% of patients had unmet needs at 12-mo postinjury, particularly related to the provision of rehabilitation services, specialist follow-ups, and social and family support. The probability of unmet needs was associated with age, preinjury comorbidities, and impaired functioning. Our findings support strategies targeting younger patients, those with preinjury comorbidities, and those with higher levels of disability and provide a starting point for the development of standardized rehabilitation needs assessment and guidelines after injury.
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- Nada Andelic
- From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway (NA, HM, MR, CS, TH, EIH, US, CR, HLS); Institute of Health and Society, Research Centre for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Models & Services (CHARM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway (NA, HM, CS, EIH, CR); Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway (MR, US, HLS); Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Medicine, The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway (CS, AA); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway (CS, AA); School of Data Science and Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia (PBP); and Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway (CR)
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Teasell R, Flores-Sandoval C, Janzen S, MacKenzie HM, Mehrabi S, Sequeira K, Bayley M, Bateman EA. Comparing Randomized Controlled Trials of Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Lower to Middle Income Countries Versus High Income Countries. J Neurotrauma 2024; 41:1271-1281. [PMID: 38450568 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2023.0383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Outcomes from traumatic brain injury (TBI) including death differ significantly between high-, middle-, and low-income countries. Little is known, however, about differences in TBI research across the globe. The objective of this article was to examine randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of moderate-to-severe TBI in high-income countries (HICs) compared with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), as defined by the World Bank income per capita cutoff of $13,205 US dollars. A systematic review was conducted for articles published in the English language to December 2022 inclusive using MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, and PsycINFO in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Inclusion criteria: (1) human participants with a mean age of ≥18 years; (2) ≥50% of the sample had moderate to severe TBI; and (3) the study design was a RCT. Data extracted included author, year, country, sample size, primary focus (medical/surgical management or rehabilitation), injury etiology, time post-injury, and indicator(s) used to define TBI severity. There were 662 RCTs (published 1978-2022) that met inclusion criteria comprising 91,946 participants. There were 48 countries represented: 30 HICs accounting for 451 RCTs (68.1%) and 18 LMICs accounting for 211 RCTs (31.9%). The 62.6% of RCTs from LMICs were conducted in the acute phase post-injury (≤1 month) compared with 42.1% of RCTs from HICs. Of RCTs from LMICs, 92.4% focused on medical/surgical management compared with 52.5% from HICs. Since 2016, more RCTs have been conducted in LMICs than in HICs, indicating the importance of better understanding this pattern of research output.
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- Robert Teasell
- Parkwood Institute Research, Lawson Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Parkwood Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Parkwood Institute Research, Lawson Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Parkwood Institute Research, Lawson Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Parkwood Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Parkwood Institute Research, Lawson Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Parkwood Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- KITE Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- University Health Network, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Parkwood Institute Research, Lawson Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Parkwood Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada
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Htwe O, Yuliawiratman BS, Tannor AY, Nor Asikin MZ, Soh E, DE Groote W, Naicker MS, Naicker AS. Barriers and facilitators for increased accessibility to quality rehabilitation services in low- and middle- income countries: a systematic review. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2024; 60:514-522. [PMID: 38551518 PMCID: PMC11258907 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.24.08154-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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INTRODUCTION With an increasing number of people experiencing limitations in functioning during their life course, the need for comprehensive rehabilitation services is high. In 2017, the WHO Rehabilitation 2030 initiative noted that the need for the establishment and expansion of rehabilitation services is paramount in order to obtain well-being for the population and to ensure equal access to quality healthcare for all. The organization of rehabilitation services is however facing challenges especially in low-and middle-income countries with a very small proportion of people who require rehabilitation actually getting them. Various surveys conducted in low-and -middle income countries have revealed existing gaps between the need for rehabilitation services and the actual receipt of these services. This systematic review aimed to determine the barriers and facilitators for increasing accessibility to rehabilitation services in low- and middle-income countries. Recommendations for strengthening rehabilitation service organization are presented based on the available retrieved data. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION In this systematic review, an electronic search through three primary databases, including Medline (PubMed), Scopus and Web of Science (WOS) was conducted to identify original studies reporting on barriers and facilitators for rehabilitation service organization in low-and middle-income countries. Date of search: 25th April 2021 (PubMed), 3rd May 2021 (Scopus and Web of Science). All studies including barriers or/and facilitators for rehabilitation services in low- and middle income countries which were written in English were included in the review. The articles written in other languages and grey literature, were excluded from this review. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Total of 42 articles were included from year 1989 to 2021. Numerous barriers were identified that related to education, resources, leadership, policy, technology and advanced treatment, community-based rehabilitation (CBR), social support, cultural influences, political issues, registries and standards of care. National health insurance including rehabilitation and funding from government and NGOs are some of the facilitators to strengthen rehabilitation service organization. Availability of CBR programs, academic rehabilitation training programs for allied health professionals, collaboration between Ministry of Heath (MOH) and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) on telerehabilitation services are amongst other facilitators. CONCLUSIONS Recommendations for improving and expanding rehabilitation service organization include funding, training, education, and sharing of resources.
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- Ohnmar Htwe
- Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -
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- Department of Health Promotion and Disability, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, AZ Rivierenland, Bornem, Belgium
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Moksnes HØ, Andelic N, Schäfer C, Anke A, Soberg HL, Røe C, Howe EI, Forslund MV, Røise O, Dahl HM, Becker F, Løvstad M, Perrin PB, Lu J, Sveen U, Hellstrøm T, Rasmussen MS. Unmet rehabilitation needs in the first 6 months post-injury in a trauma centre population with moderate-to-severe traumatic injuries. J Rehabil Med 2024; 56:jrm40078. [PMID: 38803207 PMCID: PMC11151492 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v56.40078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the needs for subacute inpatient rehabilitation and community-based healthcare services, rehabilitation, and social support in patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic injury in the first 6 months post-injury. Further, to explore associations between sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and unmet needs. DESIGN Multicentre prospective cohort study. SUBJECTS Of 601 persons (75% males), mean (standard deviation) age 47 (21) years, admitted to trauma centres in 2020 with moderate-to-severe injury, 501 patients responded at the 6-month follow-up and thus were included in the analyses. METHODS Sociodemographic and injury-related characteristics were recorded at inclusion. Estimation of needs was assessed with the Rehabilitation Complexity Scale Extended-Trauma and the Needs and Provision Complexity Scale on hospital discharge. Provision of services was recorded 6 months post-injury. Multivariable logistic regressions explored associations between baseline variables and unmet inpatient rehabilitation and community-based service needs. RESULTS In total, 20% exhibited unmet needs for subacute inpatient rehabilitation, compared with 60% for community-based services. Predictors for unmet community-based service needs included residing in less central areas, profound injury severity, severe head injury, and rehabilitation referral before returning home. CONCLUSION Inadequate provision of healthcare and rehabilitation services, particularly in the municipalities, resulted in substantial unmet needs in the first 6 months following injury.
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- Håkon Øgreid Moksnes
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Health and Society, Research Centre for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Models & Services (CHARM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Health and Society, Research Centre for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Models & Services (CHARM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Health and Society, Research Centre for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Models & Services (CHARM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway; Department of Rehabilitation, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Institute of Health and Society, Research Centre for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Models & Services (CHARM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway ; Department of Rehabilitation, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway 2Institute of Health and Society, Research Centre for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Models & Services (CHARM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Health and Society, Research Centre for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Models & Services (CHARM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Health and Society, Research Centre for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Models & Services (CHARM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian Trauma Registry, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Clinical Neurosciences for Children, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Research, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Bjørnemyr, Norway
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- Department of Research, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Bjørnemyr, Norway; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- School of Data Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Institute of Health and Society, Research Centre for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Models & Services (CHARM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Epidemiology, School of Population Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Health and Society, Research Centre for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Models & Services (CHARM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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Cooper K, Duncan E, Hart-Winks E, Cowie J, Shim J, Stage E, Tooman T, Alexander L, Love A, Morris JH, Ormerod J, Preston J, Swinton P. Exploring the perceptions and experiences of community rehabilitation for Long COVID from the perspectives of Scottish general practitioners' and people living with Long COVID: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e082830. [PMID: 38749696 PMCID: PMC11097876 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore the experience of accessing Long COVID community rehabilitation from the perspectives of people with Long COVID and general practitioners (GPs). DESIGN Qualitative descriptive study employing one-to-one semistructured virtual interviews analysed using the framework method. SETTING Four National Health Service Scotland territorial health boards. PARTICIPANTS 11 people with Long COVID (1 male, 10 female; aged 40-65 (mean 53) and 13 GPs (5 male, 8 female). RESULTS Four key themes were identified: (1) The lived experience of Long COVID, describing the negative impact of Long COVID on participants' health and quality of life; (2) The challenges of an emergent and complex chronic condition, including uncertainties related to diagnosis and management; (3) Systemic challenges for Long COVID service delivery, including lack of clear pathways for access and referral, siloed services, limited resource and a perceived lack of holistic care, and (4) Perceptions and experiences of Long COVID and its management, including rehabilitation. In this theme, a lack of knowledge by GPs and people with Long COVID on the potential role of community rehabilitation for Long COVID was identified. Having prior knowledge of rehabilitation or being a healthcare professional appeared to facilitate access to community rehabilitation. Finally, people with Long COVID who had received rehabilitation had generally found it beneficial. CONCLUSIONS There are several patient, GP and service-level barriers to accessing community rehabilitation for Long COVID. There is a need for greater understanding by the public, GPs and other potential referrers of the role of community rehabilitation professionals in the management of Long COVID. There is also a need for community rehabilitation services to be well promoted and accessible to the people with Long COVID for whom they may be appropriate. The findings of this study can be used by those (re)designing community rehabilitation services for people with Long COVID.
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- Kay Cooper
- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- NMAHP Research Unit, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- NMAHP Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- NMAHP Research Unit, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- NMAHP Research Unit, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
- Occupational Therapy, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Irvine, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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Seijas V, Maritz R, Fernandes P, Bernard RM, Lugo LH, Bickenbach J, Sabariego C. Rehabilitation delivery models to foster healthy ageing-a scoping review. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2024; 5:1307536. [PMID: 38660395 PMCID: PMC11041397 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2024.1307536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Introduction Rehabilitation is essential to foster healthy ageing. Older adults have unique rehabilitation needs due to a higher prevalence of non-communicable diseases, higher susceptibility to infectious diseases, injuries, and mental health conditions. However, there is limited understanding of how rehabilitation is delivered to older adults. To address this gap, we conducted a scoping review to describe rehabilitation delivery models used to optimise older adults' functioning/functional ability and foster healthy ageing. Methods We searched Medline and Embase (January 2015 to May 2022) for primary studies published in English describing approaches to provide rehabilitation to older adults. Three authors screened records for eligibility and extracted data independently and in duplicate. Data synthesis included descriptive quantitative analysis of study and rehabilitation provision characteristics, and qualitative analysis to identify rehabilitation delivery models. Results Out of 6,933 identified records, 585 articles were assessed for eligibility, and 283 studies with 69,257 participants were included. We identified six rehabilitation delivery models: outpatient (24%), telerehabilitation (22%), home (18.5%), community (16.3%), inpatient (14.6%), and eldercare (4.7%). These models often involved multidisciplinary teams (31.5%) and follow integrated care principles (30.4%). Most studies used a disease-centred approach (59.0%), while studies addressing multimorbidity (6.0%) and prevalent health problems of older adults, such as pain, low hearing, and vision, or incontinence were scarce. The most frequently provided interventions were therapeutic exercises (54.1%), self-management education (40.1%), and assessment of person-centred goals (40%). Other interventions, such as assistive technology (8.1%) and environmental adaptations (7.4%) were infrequent. Conclusions Focusing on primary studies, this scoping review provides an overview of rehabilitation delivery models that are used to foster healthy ageing and highlights research gaps that require further attention, including a lack of systematic assessment of functioning/functional ability, a predominance of disease-centred rehabilitation, and a scarcity of programmes addressing prevalent issues like pain, hearing/vision loss, fall prevention, incontinence, and sexual dysfunctions. Our research can facilitate evidence-based decision-making and inspire further research and innovation in rehabilitation and healthy ageing. Limitations of our study include reliance on published research to infer practice and not assessing model effectiveness. Future research in the field is needed to expand and validate our findings.
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- Vanessa Seijas
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems (WHO Collaborating Center), Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems (WHO Collaborating Center), Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Federal University of Parana, Parana, Brazil
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- Rehabilitation in Health Research Group, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems (WHO Collaborating Center), Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems (WHO Collaborating Center), Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2024; 34:1-3. [PMID: 37987933 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-023-10146-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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- Walter R Frontera
- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico GPO, Box 365067, San Juan, PR, USA.
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico GPO, Box 365067, San Juan, PR, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico GPO, Box 365067, San Juan, PR, USA
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Kleinitz P, Sabariego C, Llewellyn G, Taloafiri E, Mangar A, Baskota R, Marahatta K, Maduwage S, Khin MH, Wonanji V, Sampa G, Al-Rjoub A, Al-Daod J, Cieza A. Integrating rehabilitation into health systems: A comparative study of nine middle-income countries using WHO's Systematic Assessment of Rehabilitation Situation (STARS). PLoS One 2024; 19:e0297109. [PMID: 38315690 PMCID: PMC10843154 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The need for rehabilitation is growing due to health and demographic trends, especially the rise of non-communicable diseases and the rapid ageing of the global population. However, the extent to which rehabilitation is integrated into health systems is mostly unclear. Our objective is to describe and compare the nature and extent of integration of rehabilitation within health systems across nine middle-income countries using available Systematic Assessment of Rehabilitation Situation (STARS) reports. METHODS Cross-country comparative study with variable-oriented design using available rehabilitation health system assessment reports from nine middle income countries. FINDINGS The integration of rehabilitation into health systems is limited across countries. Governance and financing for rehabilitation are mostly established within health ministries but weakly so, while health information systems are characterized by no available data or data that is insufficient or not routinely generated. The overall numbers of rehabilitation workforce per capita are low, with frequent reports of workforce challenges. In most countries the availability of longer-stay, high-intensity rehabilitation is extremely low, the availability of rehabilitation in tertiary hospitals is modest and in government supported primary care its almost non-existent. Multiple concerns about rehabilitation quality arose but the lack of empirical data hinders formal appraisal. CONCLUSION The study sheds light on the limited integration of rehabilitation in health systems and common areas of difficulty and challenge across nine middle income countries. All countries were found to have a basis on which to strengthen rehabilitation and there were often multiple areas within each health system building block that required action in order to improve the situation. Findings can inform governments, regional and global agencies to support future efforts to strengthen rehabilitation. Additionally, our study demonstrates the value of STARS reports for health policy and systems research and can serve as a model for further comparative studies.
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- Pauline Kleinitz
- Sensory Functions, Disability and Rehabilitation Unit, Department for Noncommunicable Diseases, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems, WHO Collaborating Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems, University of Lucerne, Luzern, Switzerland
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Strengthening Rehabilitation Capacity in Health Systems, Sydney, Australia
- Disability and Inequity Stream Leader, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, Sydney, Australia
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence Disability and Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Division, Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Honiara, Solomon Islands
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- Rehabilitation Department, Ministry of Health, Georgetown, Guyana
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- Leprosy Control and Disability Management Division, Ministry of Health and Population, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Non-communicable Disease Department, World Health Organization Country Office, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Youth, Elderly, Disability Unit, Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Yangon General Hospital, University of Medicine, Yangon, Myanmar
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- Curative Services Division, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, the Elderly and Children, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- Disease Prevention and Control Division, Ministry of Health, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Focal Point, Ministry of Health, Amman, Jordan
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Focal Point, Ministry of Health, Amman, Jordan
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- Sensory Functions, Disability and Rehabilitation Unit, Department for Noncommunicable Diseases, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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DeSouza A, Wang D, Wong JJ, Furlan AD, Hogg-Johnson S, Macedo L, Mior S, Côté P. Prevalence of Unmet Rehabilitation Needs Among Canadians Living With Long-term Conditions or Disabilities During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2024; 105:268-279. [PMID: 37541355 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to describe the prevalence of unmet rehabilitation needs among a sample of Canadians living with long-term conditions or disabilities during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SETTING Individuals residing in Canada during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. PARTICIPANTS Eligible participants were Canadians living with long-term conditions or disabilities, 15 years or older living in 1 of the 10 provinces or 3 territories (n=13,487). INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE We defined unmet rehabilitation needs as those who reported needing rehabilitation (ie, physiotherapy/massage therapy/chiropractic, speech, or occupational therapy, counseling services, support groups) but did not receive it because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We calculated the national, age, gender, and province/territory-specific prevalence and 95% confidence interval of unmet rehabilitation needs. RESULTS During the first wave of the pandemic, the prevalence of unmet rehabilitation needs among Canadians with long-term conditions or disabilities was 49.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]; 48.3, 50.3]). The age-specific prevalence was higher among individuals 15-49 years old (55.6%; 95% CI [54.2, 57.1]) than those 50 years and older (46.0%; 95% CI [44.5, 47.4]). Females (53.7%; 95% CI [52.6, 54.9]) had higher unmet needs than males (44.1%; 95% CI [42.3, 45.9]). Unmet rehabilitation needs varied across provinces and territories. CONCLUSIONS In this sample, almost 50% of Canadians living with long-term conditions or disabilities had unmet rehabilitation needs during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This suggests that a significant gap between the needs for and delivery of rehabilitation care existed during the early phase of the pandemic.
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- Astrid DeSouza
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Department of Research and Innovation, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Department of Research and Innovation, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Seijas V, Maritz R, Mishra S, Bernard RM, Fernandes P, Lorenz V, Machado B, Posada AM, Lugo-Agudelo LH, Bickenbach J, Sabariego C. Rehabilitation in primary care for an ageing population: a secondary analysis from a scoping review of rehabilitation delivery models. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:123. [PMID: 38263183 PMCID: PMC10804573 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10387-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The world population is ageing rapidly. Rehabilitation is one of the most effective health strategies for improving the health and functioning of older persons. An understanding of the current provision of rehabilitation services in primary care (PC) is needed to optimise access to rehabilitation for an ageing population. The objectives of this scoping review are a) to describe how rehabilitation services are currently offered in PC to older persons, and b) to explore age-related differences in the type of rehabilitation services provided. METHODS We conducted a secondary analysis of a scoping review examining rehabilitation models for older persons, with a focus on PC. Medline and Embase (2015-2022) were searched to identify studies published in English on rehabilitation services for people aged 50 + . Two authors independently screened records and extracted data using the World Health Organization (WHO)'s operational framework, the Primary Health Care Systems (PRIMASYS) approach and the WHO paper on rehabilitation in PC. Data synthesis included quantitative and qualitative analysis. RESULTS We synthesised data from 96 studies, 88.6% conducted in high-income countries (HICs), with 31,956 participants and identified five models for delivering rehabilitation to older persons in PC: community, home, telerehabilitation, outpatient and eldercare. Nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists were the most common providers, with task-shifting reported in 15.6% of studies. The most common interventions were assessment of functioning, rehabilitation coordination, therapeutic exercise, psychological interventions, and self-management education. Environmental adaptations and assistive technology were rarely reported. CONCLUSIONS We described how rehabilitation services are currently provided in PC and explored age-related differences in the type of rehabilitation services received. PC can play a key role in assessing functioning and coordinating the rehabilitation process and is also well-placed to deliver rehabilitation interventions. By understanding models of rehabilitation service delivery in PC, stakeholders can work towards developing more comprehensive and accessible services that meet the diverse needs of an ageing population. Our findings, which highlight the role of rehabilitation in healthy ageing, are a valuable resource for informing policy, practice and future research in the context of the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing, the Rehab2030 initiative and the recently adopted WHA resolution on strengthening rehabilitation in health systems, but the conclusions can only be applied to HICs and more studies are needed that reflect the reality in low- and middle-income countries.
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- Vanessa Seijas
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Alpenquai 4, Lucerne, 6005, Switzerland.
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems (WHO Collaborating Center), Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland.
- Ageing, Functioning Epidemiology and Implementation, Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Alpenquai 4, Lucerne, 6005, Switzerland
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems (WHO Collaborating Center), Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Disability, Rehabilitation, Palliative and Long-Term Care, Health Workforce and Service Delivery Unit, Division of Country Health Policies and Systems, WHO Regional Office for Europe, UN City, Marmorvej 51, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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- Ageing, Functioning Epidemiology and Implementation, Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Federal University of Parana, R. XV de Novembro, 1299 - Centro, Curitiba, PR, 80060-000, Brasil
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Alpenquai 4, Lucerne, 6005, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Alpenquai 4, Lucerne, 6005, Switzerland
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- Rehabilitation in Health Research Group, Sede de Investigación Universitaria, University of Antioquia, Cl. 62 # 52-59, Medellín, Colombia
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- Rehabilitation in Health Research Group, Sede de Investigación Universitaria, University of Antioquia, Cl. 62 # 52-59, Medellín, Colombia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Alpenquai 4, Lucerne, 6005, Switzerland
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems (WHO Collaborating Center), Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Ageing, Functioning Epidemiology and Implementation, Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Alpenquai 4, Lucerne, 6005, Switzerland
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems (WHO Collaborating Center), Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Ageing, Functioning Epidemiology and Implementation, Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
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Sivan M, Negrini S. An expanded workforce is needed to strengthen rehabilitation in health systems. BMJ 2024; 384:q60. [PMID: 38212055 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.q60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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- Manoj Sivan
- Academic Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University "La Statale," Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
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Al Awaji NN, Al-Taleb SM, Albagawi TO, Alshammari MT, Sharar FA, Mortada EM. Evaluating Parents' Concerns, Needs, and Levels of Satisfaction with the Services Provided for ASD Children in Saudi Arabia. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:123-146. [PMID: 38222477 PMCID: PMC10785689 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s447151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Background Supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their parents is vital in improving their children's abilities and their parents' ability to care for them. Thus, parents' perceptions of and levels of satisfaction with the services provided for their children must be assessed. Aim This study aimed to understand parents' perceptions of and satisfaction with the speech-language services (SLS) provided for ASD children in different health facilities in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study included 109 parents of ASD children. The survey included five sections dealing with (1) general information about the child; (2) assessment of the child's ASD characteristics (including their age when diagnosed, when they first noticed symptoms, and their speech, language, and communication abilities); (3) the reasons for enrollment in SLS sessions; (4) questions about SLS; and (5) parents' perceptions of SLS, satisfaction with the service, descriptions of their children's progress, and the respect and support they received. Results Parents' satisfaction levels were significantly higher when they had easy access to SLS, sufficient information and support, proper training in applying therapy exercises at home, and perceived respect and support from speech and language pathologists (SLPs). The reasons for discontinuing SLS included high session costs, the need for initial behavioral sessions, the lack of qualified SLPs, the end of the sessions, the lack of improvement, the nonavailability of specialized centers, and parents' dependence on home training only. They also sought opportunities for work and education, continuous and intensive SLS sessions, reduced costs, centers for adults with ASD, and accessible schools. Parents' main concerns were their children's poor speech and language skills, independence, and social acceptance. Conclusion and Implications The study highlighted the importance of understanding parents' experiences with SLS, identifying the factors that enhance SLS use by ASD children, and improving parents' satisfaction with such services.
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- Nisreen Naser Al Awaji
- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Sciences department, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of health policy and systems research for strengthening rehabilitation in health systems: A call to action to accelerate progress. Prosthet Orthot Int 2024; 48:2-4. [PMID: 38334502 PMCID: PMC10855990 DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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- World Health Organization Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research
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Seijas V, Hrzic KM, Neculhueque XZ, Sabariego C. Improving Access to and Coverage of Rehabilitation Services through the Implementation of Rehabilitation in Primary Health Care: A Case Study from Chile. Health Syst Reform 2023; 9:2242114. [PMID: 37615405 DOI: 10.1080/23288604.2023.2242114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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The demand for rehabilitation services (RS) is increasing worldwide, particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), where up to 50% of people currently don't have access to the RS they need. This case report describes how Chile integrated rehabilitation into primary health care (PHC) to improve access, coverage, and equity. The report draws on the first-hand experiences of two Ministry of Health (MoH) officials involved in transitioning from specialized to PHC-centered rehabilitation. The cornerstone of Chile's strategy is the Comprehensive Rehabilitation in PHC Program (RehabPHC), launched in 2007. It has three main service delivery strategies: Community Rehabilitation Rooms (CRRs), Integrative Rehabilitation Rooms (IRRs) linked to Family Health Centers (CESFAM), and Rural Rehabilitation Teams (RRTs) that provide mobile rehabilitation in remote areas. RehabPHC revolutionized the delivery, organization, and financing of rehabilitation. Rehabilitation coverage increased from 12 CRRs in 2007 to 307 in 2022, available in 52.6% of CESFAMs. Key to this progress was strong leadership and financial commitment from the MoH to ensure a sustainable, PHC-centered national rehabilitation system. Essential to planning was collecting and continuously monitoring data on rehabilitation needs and RehabPHC service indicators, which promoted evidence-based resource allocation. A dedicated policy was also critical, defining development pathways and coordination mechanisms for rehabilitation financing, advocacy, data collection, and monitoring. Chile's experience underscores the importance of strong governance, financial commitment, and evidence-based planning in integrating rehabilitation into PHC. As such, it provides a valuable blueprint for countries facing similar challenges.
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- Vanessa Seijas
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems, WHO Collaborating Center, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Ageing, Functioning Epidemiology and Implementation, Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
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- Undersecretariat of Public Health, Chilean Ministry of Health, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Undersecretariat of Public Health, Chilean Ministry of Health, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems, WHO Collaborating Center, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Ageing, Functioning Epidemiology and Implementation, Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. The importance of health policy and systems research for strengthening rehabilitation in health systems: a call to action to accelerate progress. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1439. [PMID: 38115084 PMCID: PMC10729324 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10477-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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- Walter R Frontera
- American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, PR, 00936-5067, Puerto Rico.
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- Rehabilitation Programme, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. The importance of health policy and systems research for strengthening rehabilitation in health systems: a call to action to accelerate progress. Chiropr Man Therap 2023; 31:50. [PMID: 38082400 PMCID: PMC10712136 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-023-00519-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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- Walter R Frontera
- American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, PR, 00936-5067, Puerto Rico.
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- Rehabilitation Programme, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems. J Rehabil Med 2023; 55:1-3. [PMID: 38044811 PMCID: PMC11247514 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v55.34002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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- Walter R Frontera
- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico GPO Box 365067, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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- World Health Organization Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research
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Frontera WR, Degroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of health policy and systems research for strengthening rehabilitation in health systems. A call to action to accelerate progress. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2023; 59:657-659. [PMID: 37847248 PMCID: PMC10795070 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.23.08225-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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- Walter R Frontera
- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico -
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 104:2178-2180. [PMID: 37907162 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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- World Health Organization Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of health policy and systems research for strengthening rehabilitation in health systems: A call to action to accelerate progress. Aust Occup Ther J 2023; 70:641-643. [PMID: 37866888 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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- Walter R Frontera
- American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (WRF), San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress. Ann Geriatr Med Res 2023; 27:277-279. [PMID: 37872665 PMCID: PMC10772332 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.23.0173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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- Walter R. Frontera
- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Rehabilitation Programme, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Rehabilitation Programme, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
- Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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Frontera WR, De Groote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of health policy and systems research for strengthening rehabilitation in health systems: a call to action to accelerate progress. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2023; 4:1303135. [PMID: 38078069 PMCID: PMC10702237 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1303135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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- Walter R Frontera
- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
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- Rehabilitation Programme, Non-Communicable Diseases Department, WHO, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Mofina A, McArthur C. Editorial: Rehabilitation care for clinically complex older adults across the continuum of care. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2023; 4:1328279. [PMID: 38053737 PMCID: PMC10694454 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1328279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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- Amanda Mofina
- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2023; 66:4177-4179. [PMID: 37838980 DOI: 10.1044/2023_jslhr-23-00493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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- Walter R Frontera
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Rehabilitation Programme, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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Frontera Roura W, Ghaffar A, De Groote W. Importance of health policy and systems research for strengthening rehabilitation in health systems: A call to action to accelerate progress. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2023; 79:1968. [PMID: 38077265 PMCID: PMC10699090 DOI: 10.4102/sajp.v79i1.1968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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- Walter Frontera Roura
- American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- WHO Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- WHO Health Policy and Systems Research for Rehabilitation Group, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 102:951-952. [PMID: 37820054 PMCID: PMC10581430 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Wang MY, Chen H, Gong C, Peng XM, Zhong YB, Wu CM, Luo Y, Wu YQ. Understanding the use intention and influencing factors of telerehabilitation in people with rehabilitation needs: a cross-sectional survey. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1274080. [PMID: 38026371 PMCID: PMC10654628 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1274080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to investigate the use intention and influencing factors of telerehabilitation in people with rehabilitation needs. Methods This cross-sectional survey recruited a total of 183 participants with rehabilitation needs from May 2022 to December 2022. Sociodemographic and medical data were collected by a structured questionnaire. The factors influencing the use intention of telerehabilitation were measured by the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. Multiple hierarchical regression analyses were performed. Results A total of 150 valid questionnaires were included for analysis. The results indicated that the use intention of telerehabilitation was overall high in people with rehabilitation needs. Health condition (β = -0.21, p = 0.03), performance expectancy (β = 0.21, p = 0.01), facilitating conditions (β = 0.25, p = 0.03), perceived trust (β = 0.25, p < 0.01), and self-efficacy (β = 0.19, p = 0.04) were significant factors influencing the use intention of telerehabilitation. Conclusion Overall, the use intention of telerehabilitation is high in individuals with rehabilitation needs. Health conditions, performance expectancy, facilitating conditions, perceived trust, and self-efficacy are important factors influencing the use intention of telerehabilitation in individuals with rehabilitation needs.
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- Mao-Yuan Wang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
- Ganzhou Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
- Ganzhou Intelligent Rehabilitation Technology Innovation Center, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Shaanxi Rehabilitation Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
- Ganzhou Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
- Ganzhou Intelligent Rehabilitation Technology Innovation Center, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
- Ganzhou Intelligent Rehabilitation Technology Innovation Center, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi’an Children’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress. BRAIN & SPINE 2023; 3:102691. [PMID: 38105802 PMCID: PMC10724195 DOI: 10.1016/j.bas.2023.102691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Mishra S, Gosling J, Laplante-Lévesque A. 2023: The game changing year for rehabilitation in the WHO European Region? Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:3407-3408. [PMID: 37326002 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2210308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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- Satish Mishra
- World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Health Sciences and Medicine, Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems, University Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2023; 37:679-681. [PMID: 38116601 PMCID: PMC10666518 DOI: 10.1177/15459683231200755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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- Walter R. Frontera
- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
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- Department for Noncommunicable Diseases, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. [Importance of health policy and systems research for strengthening rehabilitation in health systems: A call to action to accelerate progress]. Rehabilitacion (Madr) 2023; 57:100824. [PMID: 37844393 DOI: 10.1016/j.rh.2023.100824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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- W R Frontera
- American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (WRF).
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- Programa de Rehabilitación, Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) (WDG)
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- Alianza para la Investigación en Políticas y Sistemas de Salud de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (AG)
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of health policy and systems research for strengthening rehabilitation in health systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2023; 33:1457-1461. [PMID: 37818746 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2023.2255797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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- The Health Policy & Systems Research for Rehabilitation Group
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- The Health Policy & Systems Research for Rehabilitation Group
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress. JOURNAL OF PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS : JPO 2023; 35:239-241. [PMID: 37791005 PMCID: PMC10545072 DOI: 10.1097/jpo.0000000000000488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems. DIE REHABILITATION 2023; 62:265-267. [PMID: 37848040 PMCID: PMC10581780 DOI: 10.1055/a-2154-9546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Kossi O. Training, care delivery, and research in physiotherapy in sub-Saharan French-speaking Africa. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2023; 79:1932. [PMID: 37795517 PMCID: PMC10546248 DOI: 10.4102/sajp.v79i1.1932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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- Oyéné Kossi
- ENATSE, National School of Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Parakou, Parakou, Benin
- Department of Neurology and NeuroRehabilitation, University Hospital of Parakou, Parakou, Benin
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Mills JA, Krzepkowska W, Cieza A, Cuchi P, Zurn P, Short SD, Middleton JW. Integrating competency analysis into national rehabilitation workforce evaluation: a case study. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2023; 21:69. [PMID: 37612589 PMCID: PMC10463812 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-023-00843-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Establishing a workforce capable of meeting population needs is contingent on evaluation that can inform sound policy and planning. Health workforce evaluation has traditionally relied on health labour market analysis and workload estimations. To date, competency analysis has not been included in national health workforce evaluation, despite that fact that the findings may go far in guiding decisions around workforce composition, optimisation and education and training. This case study sought to assess the feasibility and perceived added value of integrating competency analysis into national rehabilitation workforce evaluation, and to determine how competency analysis can shape rehabilitation workforce planning. The findings of the case study can be used to explore the integration of competency analysis in the evaluation of other health-related occupational groups. METHODS Participant observation was complemented by key informant interviews with experts engaged in the national rehabilitation workforce evaluation in Poland. These experts represented stakeholders in policy, education, research, clinical practice and professional associations. RESULTS The results indicated that competency analysis can be feasibly integrated into national rehabilitation workforce evaluation, particularly when implementation is supported through the use of online platforms. However, the collection of additional data using other tools, such as a survey of the behaviours and tasks of a wider sample of rehabilitation workers, could strengthen data reliability. Experts perceived findings of the competency analysis to be valuable for expanding the understanding of rehabilitation, shedding light on task allocation and deployment of the existing rehabilitation workforce, and advocating for the rehabilitation workforce to be strengthened, especially in relation to those occupations which may not be recognised or valued as rehabilitation workers. Although it was not possible to fully explore the impact of competency analysis data on rehabilitation workforce planning and development in this study, experts suggested that its availability would likely foster greater cooperation among occupations, which has been missing at the policy and planning level to date. It further demonstrates what competency data should be collected and reported, and provides richer information to guide decisions. CONCLUSIONS Competency analysis complements traditional labour market analysis and workload estimates, adding depth to the understanding of how members of the workforce perform and perceive themselves, and how deficiencies in the workforce impact on the provision of care to specific population groups.
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- Jody-Anne Mills
- Department of Noncommunicable Diseases, World Health Organization, Avenue Appia 20, 1211, Geneva 27, Switzerland.
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- World Health Organization Country Office, Poland, Al. Jerozolimskie 155, 02-326, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Noncommunicable Diseases, World Health Organization, Avenue Appia 20, 1211, Geneva 27, Switzerland
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- World Health Organization Country Office, Poland, Al. Jerozolimskie 155, 02-326, Warsaw, Poland
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- Health Workforce Department, World Health Organization, Avenue Appia 20, 1211, Geneva 27, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, WHO Collaborating Centre for Strengthening Rehabilitation Capacity in Health Systems, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Ahmed N, Shaikh SA, Riaz A, Midhet F, Zia N. Public sector rehabilitation services for physical disabilities in tertiary care hospitals of Karachi, Pakistan: A qualitative study. Injury 2023; 54 Suppl 4:110798. [PMID: 37573067 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Around the globe there are 2.4 billion people in need of rehabilitation. Disability and rehabilitation have not gained much importance in the public health arena, possibly due to limited research and awareness regarding the significance of rehabilitation. This study aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of the barriers and facilitators to the provision and utilization of rehabilitation services in public sector tertiary care hospitals of Karachi, Pakistan. METHODOLOGY This qualitative exploratory study was conducted from August to September 2015 in two tertiary care hospitals of Karachi. The criterion for hospital selection included the availability of functional rehabilitation services. Twenty-four key informant interviews were conducted with health professionals, including doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, prosthetists, orthotists, as well as patients and caregivers. Qualitative content analysis was performed using a consensual qualitative research approach. Responses from key informant interviews were coded into free nodes and then categorized into themes. RESULTS Two themes emerged from the data: constraints to the provision of rehabilitation services, and barriers to the utilization of rehabilitation services. Basic infrastructure was available at both study sites; however, a lack of structured guidelines for referring patients to these services, a lack of information-sharing and guidance to the patients, and a limited supply of equipment (treatment modalities) hampered the provision of services. The barriers to rehabilitation services included cost pertaining to transport, environmental barriers, lack of support from the employer, and strain on and lack of support from caregivers. CONCLUSION Rehabilitation services require attention and investment in research and allocation of funds to strengthen the service delivery system. Hospitals, alongside the department of health, need to develop a strategic plan to set future directions and standards of available rehabilitation services.
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- Naveed Ahmed
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit, Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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Kar A, Dhamdhere D, Medhekar A. "Fruits of our past karma": a qualitative study on knowledge and attitudes about congenital anomalies among women in Pune district, India. J Community Genet 2023; 14:429-438. [PMID: 37269462 PMCID: PMC10239211 DOI: 10.1007/s12687-023-00654-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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Congenital anomalies are distressing events for future parents/parents when a foetal anomaly is detected during pregnancy or when the infant is born with a disability or a congenital disorder. Maternal health services in India do not provide information on these disorders as part of routine activities. The objective is to understand women's knowledge and attitude on causes, prevention, rights; attituted towards disability; and knowledge on medical care, rehabilitation, and welfare services in Pune district, India, with the goal of identifying the contents of birth defects education resources. The study used a qualitative descriptive design. Six focus group discussions were conducted with 24 women from Pune district. Qualitative content analysis was used to identify emergent themes. Three themes emerged. Firstly, women's knowledge on congenital anomalies was limited. These conditions were discussed generally with other adverse pregnancy experiences, and with reference to children with disabilities. Secondly, pregnancy termination for conditions considered untreatable was majorly advocated by most women. Directive counselling for pregnancy termination by doctors was common. Thirdly, stigmatizing attitudes were responsible for children with disabilities being considered a burden, for maternal blaming, and for the stigma and isolation of families. Knowledge on rehabilitation was limited. The study identified that participants. Three target groups and contents for birth defects education were identified. Women's resources should include knowledge on preconception and antenatal opportunities for reducing risks, available medical care, and legal rights. Parents' resources should provide information on treatment, rehabilitation, legal provisions, and rights of disabled children. Resources for the general community should additionally include disability sensitization messages to ensure the inclusion of children with congenital disabilities.
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- Anita Kar
- Birth Defects and Childhood Disability Research Centre, Pune, 411020, India.
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- Birth Defects and Childhood Disability Research Centre, Pune, 411020, India
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- Birth Defects and Childhood Disability Research Centre, Pune, 411020, India
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Seijas V, Kiekens C, Gimigliano F. Advancing the World Health Assembly's landmark Resolution on Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: unlocking the Future of Rehabilitation. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2023; 59:447-451. [PMID: 37695038 PMCID: PMC10548396 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.23.08160-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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In May 2023, the historic Resolution on Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems was adopted unanimously by the 194 Member States of the World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest health policy-setting body. The resolution aims to scale up and integrate rehabilitation into health systems as part of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to address the growing rehabilitation needs due to the global ageing population, the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, and the emergence of new infectious diseases such as COVID-19. Globally, data extracted from the Global Burden of Disease Study in 2019 showed that one out of three people could benefit from rehabilitation, while more than half of the population in many countries is not receiving essential rehabilitation services. This special article highlights the global challenges in meeting rehabilitation needs and emphasizes the importance of affordable, accessible, and quality rehabilitation services for vulnerable populations. The resolution's path, which started in 2017 with the "Rehabilitation 2030: a Call for Action" initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO), is outlined. We summarize the key aspects of the WHA resolution, including its requests for Member States, international organizations, and the WHO Director-General. Finally, we discuss the way forward towards implementation, involving advocacy and concrete actions by all stakeholders, with the support of the newly established World Rehabilitation Alliance. The goal is to integrate rehabilitation into health systems worldwide, thus improving the well-being and socio-economic participation of those in need.
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- Vanessa Seijas
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
- University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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Li X, Shi Y, Zhao D, Jin K, Zhu J, Wang Y. Unmet needs for rehabilitation service of middle-aged and older adult residents in Chengdu, Sichuan, China: A cross-sectional study. Sci Rep 2023; 13:11989. [PMID: 37491428 PMCID: PMC10368734 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38960-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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To investigate the unmet needs for rehabilitation services among middle-aged and older adults in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, and identify the associated factors. This cross-sectional study was conducted on middle-aged and older adults in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, between 2015 and 2016. The questionnaire included demographic data and questions about rehabilitation needs. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the associated factors of unmet needs for rehabilitation services. Among 663 participants, 91.70% needed medical rehabilitation (608/663), 26.55% of who need auxiliary equipment (176/663), 77.07% of who need daily care and social participation (511/663), and 79.34% of who need recreational therapy activities (526/663), while < 30% required auxiliary equipment. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that residents who were married, had annual income < CNY 80,000, had no medical insurance, had three or more health problems, were aged ≥ 60, and the disability status were independently associated with unmet needs for rehabilitation services (all P < 0.05). Marital status, annual income, medical insurance, health problems, and disability might be factors independently associated with the unmet needs for rehabilitation services. Attention should be paid to the financial burden of the population on rehabilitation services, and in addition to the disabled, the slow patients should also be given priority.
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- Xichun Li
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chengfei Hospital, Chengdu, 610073, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine UESTC, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine UESTC, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine UESTC, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine UESTC, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine UESTC, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610072, People's Republic of China.
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Sohn DG, Yoon J, Ro JS, Leigh JH. Geographic Distribution of Central Nervous System Rehabilitation Treatment in Korea and Its Associated Factors. J Korean Med Sci 2023; 38:e147. [PMID: 37218350 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Health disparity is defined as a difference in the accessibility of medical resources among regions or other factors. In South Korea, there might be a disparity because of the low proportion of public medical institutions. This study aimed to investigate the geographic distribution of rehabilitation treatment and examine the factors associated with the rates of rehabilitation treatment in Korea. METHODS We used administrative claims data in 2007, 2012, and 2017 from the National Health Insurance Database in Korea. We defined physical therapy and occupational therapy as rehabilitation treatments and analyzed the rate of rehabilitation treatments for administrative districts in 2007, 2012, and 2017. Interdecile range and coefficient of variation were used to investigate the geographic distribution of rehabilitation treatment over time. We applied multiple random intercept negative binomial regression to examine the factors associated with rehabilitation treatment. A total of 28,319,614 inpatient and outpatient claims were submitted for 874 hospitals that provided rehabilitation treatment in 2007, 2012, and 2017. RESULTS The increase in the mean rates of physical therapy inpatients and outpatients was greater than those for occupational therapy inpatients and outpatients from 2007 to 2017. Both physical therapy and occupational therapy were concentrated in the Seoul Capital Area and other large urban areas. More than 30% of the districts received no rehabilitation treatment. The interdecile range and coefficient of variation for physical therapy declined more than those for occupational therapy from 2007 to 2017. The deprivation index was negatively correlated with physical therapy inpatients, physical therapy outpatients, occupational therapy inpatients, and occupational therapy outpatients. Furthermore, a 1-unit increase in the number of hospital beds per 1,000 people was associated with 1.42 times higher physical therapy inpatient, 1.44 times higher physical therapy outpatient, 2.14 times higher occupational therapy inpatient, and 3.30 times higher occupational therapy outpatient treatment. CONCLUSION To reduce the geographic inequality in rehabilitation treatment, it is necessary to narrow the gap between the supply and demand of rehabilitation services. Providing incentives or direct provisions from the government might be an alternative.
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- Dong-Gyun Sohn
- Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service Incheon Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- National Traffic Injury Rehabilitation Research Institute, National Traffic Injury Rehabilitation Hospital, Yangpyeong, Korea
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- Institute of Health Policy and Management, Medical Research Center, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- National Traffic Injury Rehabilitation Research Institute, National Traffic Injury Rehabilitation Hospital, Yangpyeong, Korea
- Institute of Health Policy and Management, Medical Research Center, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
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Elkholi SM, Aldhahi MI, Al Awaji NN. Exploring the Influence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on the Accessibility of Rehabilitation Services Provided to Children with Disabilities: A Cross-Sectional Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59050837. [PMID: 37241069 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59050837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Children with disabilities (such as cerebral palsy, autistic spectrum disorder, and Down syndrome) are the most vulnerable and marginalized subset of the population, representing 2.7% of the total population of Saudi Arabia. The COVID-19 outbreak might have disproportionately affected children with disabilities, augmented their isolation, and induced severe disruptions to the services on which these children rely. Limited research has been conducted in Saudi Arabia to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rehabilitation services provided to children with disabilities and barriers. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the lockdown implemented as a result of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the accessibility of rehabilitation services, including communication, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a survey was conducted between June and September 2020 during the lockdown in Saudi Arabia. A total of 316 caregivers of children with disabilities from Riyadh participated in the study. The accessibility of rehabilitation services provided to children with disabilities was assessed by designing a valid questionnaire. Results: A total of 280 children with disabilities received rehabilitation services before the COVID-19 pandemic and showed improvement following therapeutic sessions. However, during the pandemic, most children stopped receiving therapeutic sessions because of lockdown, which deteriorated their condition. This shows a significant reduction in the accessibility of the rehabilitation services provided during the pandemic. Conclusions: The findings of this study revealed a drastic decline in services provided to children with disabilities. This caused a notable deterioration in the abilities of these children.
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- Safaa Mostafa Elkholi
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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Jenabi Ghods M, Moghaddam LF, Hosseinabadi-Farahani MJ, Pourebrahimi M. The mediation role of self-esteem and hope on the relationship of quality of life and unmet needs of elderly with psychiatric disorders. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2023; 12:89. [PMID: 37288421 PMCID: PMC10243421 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_163_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Self-esteem is one of the factors affecting the quality of life. On the other hand, quality of life decreases in people with psychiatric disorders. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the mediating role of self-esteem and hope on the relationship between unmet needs and quality of life of the elderly with psychiatric disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 112 chronic psychiatric patients hospitalized in the geriatric ward of (blinded) 2020. Based on the inclusion criteria, a total of 100 samples were entered into the study by census. The World Health Organization (WHO) quality of life questionnaire, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Snyder Hope Scale, and Camberwell Assessment of Need Short Appraisal Schedule (CANSAS) were used to collect data. The research model was tested using the path analysis technique. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Ver. 26 and LISREL Ver. 2/9. RESULTS Unmet needs were negatively related to the other three variables of the study, namely, self-esteem, hope, and quality of life. There was a significant relationship between unmet needs and quality of life with a mediating role of self-esteem and hope (P < 0.05). Quality of life was also negatively related to unmet needs and directly related to self-esteem and hope. CONCLUSION Based on the findings of this study, it is essential that health-care providers consider planning to provide programs to improve self-esteem and hope in order to reduce unmet needs and increase the quality of life.
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- Mariye Jenabi Ghods
- Student Research Committee, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- PhD Student, Department of Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Louw QA, Conradie T, Xuma-Soyizwapi N, Davis-Ferguson M, White J, Stols M, Masipa A, Mhlabane P, Mdaka L, Manzini C, Kekana I, Schutte M, Rabothata S, Kleinitz P. Rehabilitation Capacity in South Africa-A Situational Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3579. [PMID: 36834271 PMCID: PMC9961618 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Rehabilitation in South Africa (SA) operates independently of major health services and reforms, despite the increasing rehabilitation need. With the introduction of National Health Insurance (NHI), SA is facing another major health reform. Evidence is needed on the current SA rehabilitation situation, regarding shortcomings, opportunities, and priority strategic strengthening actions. We aimed to describe the current rehabilitation capacity in the SA public health sector, which serves the majority and most vulnerable South Africans. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in five provinces, using the World Health Organisation's Template for Rehabilitation Information Collection (TRIC). Participants were purposively selected for their insights and experiences of rehabilitation in specific government departments, health sectors, organisations, and/or services. TRIC responses were analysed descriptively. Participants explained how timely and effective rehabilitation produced long-term health, social, and economic benefits. Positive initiatives were reported for rehabilitation data collection, service design, and innovation. Challenges included inadequacies in human resources, the integration of rehabilitation at primary care, guidelines, and specialised long-term care facilities. The continuity of care across levels of care was sub-optimal due to inefficient referral systems. Promoting and improving rehabilitation nationally requires concerted, innovative, collaborative, and integrated efforts from multiple stakeholders within, and outside, the health system.
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- Quinette A. Louw
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7500, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7500, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Disabilities and Rehabilitation, Western Cape Department of Health, Cape Town 8000, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre, Western Cape Department of Health, Cape Town 7789, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services, Limpopo Department of Health, Polokwane 0700, Limpopo, South Africa
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- Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services, Limpopo Department of Health, Polokwane 0700, Limpopo, South Africa
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- Rehabilitation and Disability Services, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Nelspruit 1200, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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- Rehabilitation and Disability Services, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Nelspruit 1200, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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- Rehabilitation and Disability Services, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Nelspruit 1200, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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- Rehabilitation and Disability Services, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Nelspruit 1200, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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- Rehabilitation and Disability Services, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Nelspruit 1200, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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- Rehabilitation Service, Gauteng Department of Health, Pretoria 2001, Gauteng, South Africa
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- Sensory Functions, Disability and Rehabilitation Unit, Department for Noncommunicable Diseases, World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
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Gervais-Hupé J, Filleul A, Perreault K, Gaboury I, Wideman TH, Charbonneau C, Loukili F, Gagnon M, Hudon A. What are the perceived needs of people living with chronic pain regarding physiotherapy services? A scoping review protocol. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0274730. [PMID: 36730241 PMCID: PMC9894470 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic pain represents a major health issue, affecting the physical and mental health of approximately one in five people worldwide. It is now widely recognized that health professionals should use interventions that meet the needs of people living with chronic pain. Therefore, physiotherapists should attend to patients' perceived needs regarding physiotherapy services, i.e. the needs that are perceived by patients themselves based on their beliefs, values, preferences and expectations. However, previous reviews have mainly focused on health professionals' and experts' evaluations of patients' needs, which may result in inadequate answers to these needs. Therefore, a better understanding of patients' perceived needs could lead to more ethical and higher quality physiotherapy services. OBJECTIVE The aim of this scoping review is thus to explore what is known from the existing literature about the perceived needs of people living with chronic pain regarding physiotherapy services. METHODS This scoping review will follow Arksey and O'Malley's six-step framework. Medline, Embase, CINHAL, and APA PsycINFO will be used to search the scientific literature. The grey literature will also be searched using Google Scholar, OpenGrey and ProQuest Dissertation & Theses Global (PQDTGlobal). Studies published in English and French will only be considered. Two independent reviewers will perform the selection and extraction processes. Descriptive statistics will be performed to characterize the included studies. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies will be analyzed and synthetized using convergent qualitative meta-integration. Thereby, we will use the seven steps for convergent qualitative meta-integration proposed by Frantzen and Fetters to transform, analyze and integrate the quantitative and qualitative data. INCLUSION CRITERIA Included studies will describe the perceived needs of adults living with chronic pain regarding physiotherapy services. Studies focusing on the perspectives of health professionals and rehabilitation services other than physiotherapy will be excluded.
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- Jonathan Gervais-Hupé
- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR) de l’Institut Universitaire sur la Réadaptation en Déficience Physique de Montréal (IURDPM), Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Ile-de-Montréal (CCSMTL), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de Recherche en Ethique (CRÉ), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR) de l’Institut Universitaire sur la Réadaptation en Déficience Physique de Montréal (IURDPM), Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Ile-de-Montréal (CCSMTL), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Université Grenoble Alpes, Saint-Martin-d’Hères, France
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS), Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR) de l’Institut Universitaire sur la Réadaptation en Déficience Physique de Montréal (IURDPM), Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Ile-de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Association Québécoise de la Douleur Chronique, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Association des Personnes Vivant Avec de la Douleur Chronique, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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- Bibliothèque de l’Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR) de l’Institut Universitaire sur la Réadaptation en Déficience Physique de Montréal (IURDPM), Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Ile-de-Montréal (CCSMTL), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de Recherche en Ethique (CRÉ), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Falkowski P, Osiak T, Wilk J, Prokopiuk N, Leczkowski B, Pilat Z, Rzymkowski C. Study on the Applicability of Digital Twins for Home Remote Motor Rehabilitation. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:911. [PMID: 36679706 PMCID: PMC9864302 DOI: 10.3390/s23020911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic created the need for telerehabilitation development, while Industry 4.0 brought the key technology. As motor therapy often requires the physical support of a patient's motion, combining robot-aided workouts with remote control is a promising solution. This may be realised with the use of the device's digital twin, so as to give it an immersive operation. This paper presents an extensive overview of this technology's applications within the fields of industry and health. It is followed by the in-depth analysis of needs in rehabilitation based on questionnaire research and bibliography review. As a result of these sections, the original concept of controlling a rehabilitation exoskeleton via its digital twin in the virtual reality is presented. The idea is assessed in terms of benefits and significant challenges regarding its application in real life. The presented aspects prove that it may be potentially used for manual remote kinesiotherapy, combined with the safety systems predicting potentially harmful situations. The concept is universally applicable to rehabilitation robots.
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- Piotr Falkowski
- Łukasiewicz Research Network—Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP, 02-486 Warsaw, Poland
- Institute of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics, Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-665 Warszawa, Poland
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- Chair of Clinical Physiotherapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, The Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, 00-809 Warszawa, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network—Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP, 02-486 Warsaw, Poland
- Institute of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics, Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-665 Warszawa, Poland
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- Institute of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics, Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-665 Warszawa, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network—Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP, 02-486 Warsaw, Poland
- Institute of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics, Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-665 Warszawa, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network—Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP, 02-486 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics, Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-665 Warszawa, Poland
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Frontera WR, DeGroote W, Ghaffar A. Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress. ADVANCES IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE 2023; 12:27536351231214307. [PMID: 38034066 PMCID: PMC10683378 DOI: 10.1177/27536351231214307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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- Walter R Frontera
- Walter R Frontera, Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, GPO Box 365067, San Juan, Puerto Rico PR 00936-5067.
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- Abdul Ghaffar (Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD, USA)
- American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (WRF); Rehabilitation Programme, World Health Organization (WDG); World Health Organization Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (AG); and The Health Policy and Systems Research for Rehabilitation Group (Editors-in-Chief of collaborating journals listed in alphabetical order): Iben Axen, DC, PhD (Chiropractic and Manual Therapies), Muhammad Ehab Azim, DPT, MS-NMPT (Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences), Linamara Battistella, MD, PhD (Acta Fisiatrica), Kristian Borg, MD, PhD (Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine), Ines Campos, MD, MSc (Portuguese Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine), Rodrigo Castro, MD (Revista Colombiana de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación), Joaquim Chaler, MD, PhD (Rehabilitación), Leighton Chan, MD, MPH (Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Ignacio Devesa, MD (Revista Mexicana de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación), Deniz Evcik, MD (Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Giorgio Ferriero, MD, PhD (European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine), Gerard E. Francisco, MD (The Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine), Simon French, PhD (Chiropractic and Manual Therapies), Steven A. Gard, PhD (Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics), Douglas P. Gross, PhD, BScPT (Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation), Matthieu Guemann, PT, PhD (European Rehabilitation Journal), Louise Gustafsson, PhD (Australian Occupational Therapy Journal), Allen Heinemann, PhD (Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Claire D. Johnson, DC, PhD (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics), Frank Kandziora, MD, PhD (Brain and Spine), Carlotte Kiekens, MD (Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences), Jae-Young Lim, MD, PhD (Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research), Thorsten Meyer, PhD (Die Rehabilitation), Peggy Nelson, PhD (Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research), Randolph J. Nudo, PhD (Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair), Tamara Ownsworth, PhD (Executive Editor—Neuropsychological Rehabilitation), Wilco Peul, MD, PhD (Brain and Spine), Farooq Azam Rathore, MD, MSc (Section Editor—Journal of Pakistan Medical Association), Stefano Respizzi, MD (Medicina Riabilitativa), Christine Rolland, PhD (Revue Santé Publique), Carla Sabariego, PhD (Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences), Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi, DPT, PhD (Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences), Manoj Sivan, MD (Advances in Rehabilitation Science and Practice), Birkan Sonel Tur, MD (Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Henk J. Stam, MD, PhD (Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine), Aimee Stewart, PhD (South African Journal of Physiotherapy) (HPSRRG). This editorial is being published almost simultaneously in all journals listed to reach as many readers as possible. Acta Fisiatrica; Advances in Rehabilitation Science and Practice; American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Australian Occupational Therapy Journal; Brain and Spine; Chiropractic and Manual Therapies; Die Rehabilitation; European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine; European Rehabilitation Journal; Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences; Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences; Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics; Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation; Journal of Pakistan Medical Association; Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics; Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine; Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research; Medicina Riabilitativa; Neuropsychological Rehabilitation; Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair; Portuguese Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine; Rehabilitación; Revista Colombiana de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación; Revista Mexicana de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación; Revue Santé Publique; South African Journal of Physiotherapy; The Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine; Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Abdul Ghaffar (Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD, USA)
- American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (WRF); Rehabilitation Programme, World Health Organization (WDG); World Health Organization Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (AG); and The Health Policy and Systems Research for Rehabilitation Group (Editors-in-Chief of collaborating journals listed in alphabetical order): Iben Axen, DC, PhD (Chiropractic and Manual Therapies), Muhammad Ehab Azim, DPT, MS-NMPT (Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences), Linamara Battistella, MD, PhD (Acta Fisiatrica), Kristian Borg, MD, PhD (Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine), Ines Campos, MD, MSc (Portuguese Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine), Rodrigo Castro, MD (Revista Colombiana de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación), Joaquim Chaler, MD, PhD (Rehabilitación), Leighton Chan, MD, MPH (Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Ignacio Devesa, MD (Revista Mexicana de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación), Deniz Evcik, MD (Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Giorgio Ferriero, MD, PhD (European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine), Gerard E. Francisco, MD (The Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine), Simon French, PhD (Chiropractic and Manual Therapies), Steven A. Gard, PhD (Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics), Douglas P. Gross, PhD, BScPT (Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation), Matthieu Guemann, PT, PhD (European Rehabilitation Journal), Louise Gustafsson, PhD (Australian Occupational Therapy Journal), Allen Heinemann, PhD (Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Claire D. Johnson, DC, PhD (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics), Frank Kandziora, MD, PhD (Brain and Spine), Carlotte Kiekens, MD (Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences), Jae-Young Lim, MD, PhD (Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research), Thorsten Meyer, PhD (Die Rehabilitation), Peggy Nelson, PhD (Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research), Randolph J. Nudo, PhD (Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair), Tamara Ownsworth, PhD (Executive Editor—Neuropsychological Rehabilitation), Wilco Peul, MD, PhD (Brain and Spine), Farooq Azam Rathore, MD, MSc (Section Editor—Journal of Pakistan Medical Association), Stefano Respizzi, MD (Medicina Riabilitativa), Christine Rolland, PhD (Revue Santé Publique), Carla Sabariego, PhD (Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences), Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi, DPT, PhD (Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences), Manoj Sivan, MD (Advances in Rehabilitation Science and Practice), Birkan Sonel Tur, MD (Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Henk J. Stam, MD, PhD (Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine), Aimee Stewart, PhD (South African Journal of Physiotherapy) (HPSRRG). This editorial is being published almost simultaneously in all journals listed to reach as many readers as possible. Acta Fisiatrica; Advances in Rehabilitation Science and Practice; American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Australian Occupational Therapy Journal; Brain and Spine; Chiropractic and Manual Therapies; Die Rehabilitation; European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine; European Rehabilitation Journal; Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences; Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences; Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics; Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation; Journal of Pakistan Medical Association; Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics; Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine; Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research; Medicina Riabilitativa; Neuropsychological Rehabilitation; Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair; Portuguese Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine; Rehabilitación; Revista Colombiana de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación; Revista Mexicana de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación; Revue Santé Publique; South African Journal of Physiotherapy; The Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine; Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Banks LM, O’Fallon T, Hameed S, Usman SK, Polack S, Kuper H. Disability and the achievement of Universal Health Coverage in the Maldives. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0278292. [PMID: 36542614 PMCID: PMC9770361 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess access to general and disability-related health care among people with disabilities in the Maldives. METHODS This study uses data from a case-control study (n = 711) nested within a population-based, nationally representative survey to compare health status and access to general healthcare amongst people with and without disabilities. Cases and controls were matched by gender, location and age. Unmet need for disability-related healthcare is also assessed. Multivariate regression was used for comparisons between people with and without disabilities. RESULTS People with disabilities had poorer levels of health compared to people without disabilities, including poorer self-rated health, increased likelihood of having a chronic condition and of having had a serious health event in the previous 12 months. Although most people with and without disabilities sought care when needed, people with disabilities were much more likely to report difficulties when routinely accessing healthcare services compared to people without disabilities. Additionally, 24% of people with disabilities reported an unmet need for disability-related healthcare, which was highest amongst people with hearing, communication and cognitive difficulties, as well as amongst older adults and people living in the lowest income per capita quartile. Median healthcare spending in the past month was modest for people with and without disabilities. However, people with disabilities appear to have high episodic healthcare costs, such as for disability-related healthcare and when experiencing a serious health event. CONCLUSIONS This study found evidence that people with disabilities experience unmet needs for both disability-related and general healthcare. There is therefore evidence that people with disabilities in the Maldives are falling behind in core components relevant to UHC: availability of all services needed, and quality and affordability of healthcare.
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- Lena Morgon Banks
- International Centre for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- International Centre for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- International Centre for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- International Centre for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- International Centre for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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Grigorovich A, Xi M, Lam N, Pakosh M, Chan BCF. A systematic review of economic analyses of home-based telerehabilitation. Disabil Rehabil 2022; 44:8188-8200. [PMID: 34965827 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.2019327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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PURPOSE Telerehabilitation, or the delivery of rehabilitation using information and communication technologies, may improve timely and equitable access to rehabilitation services at home. A systematic literature review was conducted of studies that formally documented the costs and effects of home-based telerehabilitation versus in-person rehabilitation across all health conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Six electronic databases were searched from inception to 13 July 2021 (APA, PsycInfo, CINAHL, Embase, EmCare, Medline (Ovid), and PubMed) using a protocol developed by a medical librarian. A quality appraisal of full economic evaluation studies was conducted using the Drummond 10-point quality checklist. RESULTS Thirty-five studies were included in this review covering various rehabilitation types and diverse populations. The majority were published in the last six years. Available evidence suggests that telerehabilitation may result in similar or lower costs as compared to in-person rehabilitation for the health care system and for patients. However, the impact of telerehabilitation on long-term clinical outcomes and health-related quality of life remains unclear. CONCLUSIONS More high quality and robust economic evaluations exploring the short- and long-term costs and other impacts of telerehabilitation on patients, caregivers, and health care systems across all types of patient populations are still required.Implications for rehabilitationHome-based telerehabilitation may reduce barriers in access to care for individuals living in the community.Economic analyses can inform health care system decision-making by evaluating the costs and effects associated with telerehabilitation.This study found that telerehabilitation may result in similar or lower costs as in-person rehabilitation; however, its impact on health-related quality of life is unclear.
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- Alisa Grigorovich
- Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Brock University, St. Catharines, Canada.,KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Library & Information Services, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Temehy B, Rosewilliam S, Alvey G, Soundy A. Exploring Stroke Patients’ Needs after Discharge from Rehabilitation Centres: Meta-Ethnography. Behav Sci (Basel) 2022; 12:bs12100404. [PMID: 36285973 PMCID: PMC9598696 DOI: 10.3390/bs12100404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Healthcare providers must consider stroke survivors needs in order to enable a good quality of life after stroke. This review aimed to investigate the perceived needs of the stroke survivors across various domains of care following their discharge from hospital. A meta-ethnographic review of qualitative studies that reported needs of stroke patients after discharge from rehabilitation services was conducted. Main searches were conducted on the following electronic databases: Ovid Medline (1946 to 2021), CINAHL plus (EBSCO), AMED (EBSCO), PsycINFO (1967 to 2021), the Cochrane Library, and PubMed in June 2022. Main outcomes were related to stroke survivors’ views, experiences, and preferences on physical, psychological, social, rehabilitation needs, and other identified needs. Twenty-seven studies were included in the final analysis. The findings show that existing rehabilitation provision for stroke survivors does not address the long-term needs of stroke survivors. Two main issues were revealed concerning the unmet needs of stroke survivors: (1) a lack of information availability and suitability and (2) inadequacy of care and services. It is crucial to further investigate the needs of patients in Asian countries and the Middle East as there is very limited understanding of patients’ needs in the community in these regions.
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