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How do we improve access to healthcare for people with …

WebHow did we find answers We conducted a review of reviews, examining systematic, narrative, and other types of review evidence on the topic of access to healthcare for …

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What role can community health workers play in disability services …

WebCHW roles can include building relationships between health services and communities, conducting health promotion activities, providing clinical services, and supporting access …

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How can engagement in and access to physical activity be …

WebChallenge #1: Environmental infrastructure in LMICs is not conducive to promoting physical activity for people with disabilities. Exercise facilities are often inaccessible, lack adaptive …

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How do we improve access to healthcare for people with …

WebThere is a need for increased training for generalist healthcare workers in providing healthcare to people with disabilities. Supervised placements, resource packs, …

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What works to improve mental health for parents of …

WebParents play a pivotal role in facilitating childhood development and healthcare access for children with disabilities. However, these carers need support to achieve maximum social …

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WHO Global Observatory for eHealth. mHealth: new horizons for …

WebThe use of mobile and wireless technologies to support the achievement of health objectives (mHealth) has the potential to transform the face of health service …

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What works to improve healthcare professionals’ competency …

WebHow did we find answers? A systematic review of reviews was conducted. We examined systematic, narrative, scoping and other types of reviews on the topic of ‘what …

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What is the current evidence on promoting employment for …

WebHow did we find answers? We conducted a review of reviews, examining systematic and scoping reviews of evidence on the topic of employment interventions focussing on …

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Global estimates of the need for rehabilitation based on the Global

WebBACKGROUND. Rehabilitation has often been seen as a disability-specific service needed by only few of the population. Despite its individual and societal benefits, rehabilitation …

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WHO. Blindness and vision impairment (2021)

WebWorld Health Organization Fact Sheet on Blindness and Vision Impairment. Version used last updated on 14 Oct 2021.

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How can we overcome barriers to accessing rehabilitation for …

WebChallenge #1: People with disabilities experience barriers to accessing rehabilitation that are varied and multi-layered. A 2018 systematic review of access to rehabilitation among …

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How can we overcome barriers to accessing rehabilitation for …

WebAcknowledgements Included sources 1. Boot, F. H., et al. "Access to assistive technology for people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review to identify barriers and …

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How can we promote the inclusion of people with disabilities …

WebHow did we find answers We conducted a review of reviews, examining systematic, narrative, and other types of review evidence on the topic of facilitators to participation of …

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WHO. World Report on Disability (2011)

WebAbout 15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability, of whom 2-4% experience significant difficulties in functioning. The global disability prevalence is …

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What works to eliminate stigma as a barrier to educational …

WebChallenges “Quotes from individuals, organisations, or resources that support your recommendations.” [Name of individual, organisation or resource, Year] Challenge #1: …

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How do we support women and girls with disabilities to …

WebHow did we find answers This evidence brief is based on evidence synthesised across two scoping reviews, two systematic reviews, two reviews of systematic reviews and several …

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discrimination in sub-Saharan Africa

Web6 Disability-related stigma and discrimination in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia: a systematic literature review | May 2021 Executive summary Introduction Sightsavers is …

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Global estimates of visual impairment: 2010.

WebGlobally, the number of people of all ages visually impaired is estimated to be 285 million, of whom 39 million are blind, with uncertainties of 10-20%. People 50 years and older …

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