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Showing 1 to 20 of 31 for “"Community-based rehabilitation"”.
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A universal framework to evaluate community-based rehabilitation interventions
Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) aims to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities. Despite its widespread use, there is no standardised framework to evaluate CBR interventions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries …
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Reviewing evaluation reports of community-based rehabilitation programmes in South Africa
CBR (community-based rehabilitation), a relatively new discipline, was initiated in South Africa in the 1980s. The methodology used in this study is that of a quantitative document analysis to gain a deeper understanding of CBR practice in South Africa. Two evaluation documents and one annual …
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Recovery as Human Development: An assessment of the Streetscapes community-based rehabilitation programme
… abusers who are part of Streetscapes, a community-based rehabilitation programme based in Cape Town, South Africa. The study aims to propose a different way of viewing addiction and recovery, where the focus is on the promotion of self-reliance and meeting people's needs in ways that are …
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Experiences of caregivers regarding their participation in community-based rehabilitation for children aged 0-12 years in Botswana
… of caregivers regarding their participation in community-based rehabilitation for children with physical disabilities in two selected communities in Botswana. The experiences included the impact of disability on the immediate family, coping strategies, enabling factors and barriers to …
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Disability in the Middle Ramu, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea: perceptions, prevalence and the role of community based rehabilitation
… in developing countries are preventable. Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) is a rehabilitation model promoted by the World Health Organisation for addressing the problems of disability in developing countries. However, for this model to be effective accurate information is required …
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Community-Based Rehabilitation Supports for Social Inclusion and Work Participation of Young Adults with Visual Impairment in Kenya: A Case Study
… (VI) experience less interaction with the community that impacts the way they relate to the world as they transition to the larger society where they face significant barriers of adjustment, exclusion, and work participation. Young adults with VI contend with cultural stigma, inequality, …
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Self-perceived impact of a community-based rehabilitation programme in Tanzania on quality of life of children with cerebral palsy and their carers
There is no real agreement on how to evaluate community-based rehabilitation (CBR) programmes. Many diverse methods have been used. This qualitative study aimed to describe the change in quality of life of children with cerebral palsy and their carers as perceived by the carers themselves and some …
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The effectiveness of community-based rehabilitation for providing services to people with stroke with functional limitations and participation restriction : a systematic review and implications
… trials to determine the effectiveness of community-based rehabilitation versus hospital/institution based rehabilitation in providing rehabilitative services to people with stroke with functional limitations and participation restriction. Data sources: Using a highly sensitive search …
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An investigation of the-training offered to community-based rehabilitation workers with particular reference to the field of mental handicap in the Western Cape
This study investigates the training offered to community-based rehabilitation workers in the field of mental handicap to ascertain whether the training provided has been perceived as appropriate in assisting with their tasks and functions. Further investigation is done into the underlying …
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The study of a long term sign language intervention programme for hearing caregivers of deaf children : the challenges and successes of community-based rehabilitation and evaluation
… living within a socio-economically disadvantaged community. The programme was implemented by a deaf signing adult from the same community as the caregivers, and was undertaken within the naturalised contexts at a community-based level. It involved the instruction of more complex aspects of sign …
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Development Programming for Persons with Disabilities in Gulu, Uganda in the Context of a Disability - Poverty - Conflict Nexus
… thesis research explores the influence of the community-based rehabilitation approach on development programming in Gulu, Uganda. This CBR approach, originally designed to address the multidimensional needs of persons with disabilities living in rural, low-income regions, has been endorsed by …
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Exploring the application of Inclusive Design to the improvement of healthcare services
… led to the consideration of people’s access to community rehabilitation services. These present a potential opportunity for Inclusive Design. The literature suggests that Inclusive Design and its associated tools have been widely applied to the accessibility of buildings and public transport, as …
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An evaluation of the SACLA Rehabilitation Worker project in Cape Town, South Africa, 1992-1993
… of the home visiting programme of the SACLA Rehabilitation Worker project against the background of the socio-economic context of the community and the history of the project. The evaluation had two aims. Firstly, it aimed to highlight the programme's strengths and weaknesses so that the work …
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The effect of a community based pulmonary rehabilitation programme on the quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
… purpose of this study is to determine whether a community based rehabilitation exercise programme had an effect on pulmonary function, exercise tolerance and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in patients diagnosed with Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB). The prevalence of PTB in South Africa is …
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A study to explore the factors that influence the aspirations of youth with Down syndrome in terms of employment
… syndrome, aspirations, employment, education and community based rehabilitation. A naturalistic approach focusing on qualitative design was used to establish these factors using collective case studies. The studied population was the Down Syndrome South Africa (DSSA) branch in Johannesburg, …
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SMS text messaging as a means of increasing recall of therapy goals in brain injury rehabilitation and clinical research portfolio
… injury as a means of improving their recall of rehabilitation goals. Eleven participants were recruited from two community based rehabilitation centres and were sent text messages relating to three randomly selected goals from a selection of six current goals three times per day for fourteen …
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Managing inclusive classroom practices: a study of selected schools in Kazungula and Livingstone districts of southern province in Zambia.
… education, two members of staff from Community Based Rehabilitation Project, two head teachers, two members of the multi-disciplinary team, two parents of learners with disabilities and six inclusive classroom teachers. Purposive sampling procedure was used to select all the …
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Managing inclusive classroom practices: a study of selected schools in Kazungula and Livingstone districts of southern province in Zambia.
… education, two members of staff from Community Based Rehabilitation Project, two head teachers, two members of the multi-disciplinary team, two parents of learners with disabilities and six inclusive classroom teachers. Purposive sampling procedure was used to select all the …
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Finding our place in the garden : a holistic approach to art education
… To Art Education is a qualitative research based on the art practices of an alternative community-based rehabilitation program for children with disabilities. The program takes place in an outdoor natural environment in which children with and children without especial needs are offered a …
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An implementation evaluation of light for the world´s inclusive education programme in Ethiopia
… better connection between Light for the World`s community-based-rehabilitation (CBR) programmes and its inclusive education programmes is necessary to support entry to school for persons with disabilities. Under these overall findings, a more structured teacher training programme, better …
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