Rehabilitation Services and Disability in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District.
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2024
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Kabale University
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The study was about the relationship between rehabilitation services and disability in Buhara Sub County in Kabale district, Uganda. The study was guided by objectives namely; to examine the different rehabilitation services in the promotion and protection of the rights of PWDs, to find out the challenges facing the implementation of policies and strategies for the realization of the rights of PWDs in Buhara Sub-county, and to suggest the possible solutions to the challenges faced in the observance of rights of PWDs in Buhara Sub County. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used in this study. The study sampled 67 out of 73 respondents as the target population. The study found out that there was a service of physical theory to PWDs, in that physical therapists work with patients with injuries, chronic health conditions, and patients who have undergone surgery. Some respondents also showed that there was cognitive rehabilitation therapy in that cognitive rehabilitation could help individuals build new skills to counteract an injury or limitation. From the findings, the poverty experienced by many people with disabilities and their families both influenced and were influenced by physical factors such as transport; lack of health professionals trained in specialized skills relating to health-related rehabilitation was identified as a large barrier, access to education. The study concluded that Persons with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities improved in terms of their activities of daily living. On the other hand, persons with intellectual disabilities could benefit from occupational therapy interventions to improve their ADL ability, even in the absence of any change in their awareness of disability. The aforementioned issues need to be addressed by the healthcare systems, policymakers, and the management of communities. Addressing issues like transport will increase the patients’ attendance at rehabilitation sessions. If the problems of the shortage of service providers are addressed, the rehabilitation sessions with patients will increase and service providers will more easily attend courses and workshops available for them. This study recommended that the local actors need to take charge and renew efforts made by international organizations by providing trained rehabilitation staff and quality rehabilitation services in several geographical locations and developing a national referral system. In addition, continuous education about disability issues and inclusion is necessary for the public and healthcare personnel to reduce negative attitudes towards PWD.
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Rehabilitation Services, Disability, Buhara Sub-County, Kabale District
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Orishaba, Joan (2024). Rehabilitation Services and Disability in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District. Kabale: Kabale University.