Accepted for/Published in: Interactive Journal of Medical Research
Date Submitted: Jun 18, 2023
Date Accepted: May 29, 2024
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Requirements for and barriers to rehabilitation services for children with disabilities in middle- and high-income countries: A scoping review
ABSTRACT
Background:
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Objective:
This scoping review aimed to identify the rehabilitation needs of children with disabilities and their barriers to rehabilitation services in middle- and high-income countries (MHICs).
Methods:
We searched Medline, Web of Science and Embase for studies published between 2013 and 2023, generating 1,881 articles. After removing duplicates, 76 articles were screened based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Finally, 27 articles were included in the review after full-text screening and selection.
Results:
The suitability, availability, and affordability of rehabilitation services were identified as the major needs and barriers for children with disabilities in MHICs. This included communication barriers, a lack of personnel and facilities, and the stagnation and inadequacy of economic subsidies.
Conclusions:
MHICs have relatively well-established rehabilitation infrastructure and support systems. They are nevertheless insufficient for meeting the needs of children with disabilities. More attention should be paid to these issues to improve the well-being of children with disabilities. The data provided by this review can help raise awareness of rehabilitation needs and barriers at the policy level.
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