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Package of interventions for rehabilitation: module 4: cardiopulmonary conditions
Year of Publication: 2023
Guide
This Package of interventions of rehabilitation for ischaemic heart disease is intended to be used for adults with acute (International Classification of Diseases, 11th revision (ICD-11): BA40 Angina pectoris; BA41 Acute myocardial infarction; BA42 Subsequent myocardial infarction; BA43 Coronary thrombosis not resulting in myocardial infarction) and chronic (ICD-11:…
Package of interventions for rehabilitation: module 8: mental health conditions
Year of Publication: 2023
Guide
This Package of interventions of rehabilitation for schizophrenia is intended to be used in rehabilitation for children, adolescents and adults with schizophrenia (International Classification of Diseases, 11th revision (ICD-11):6A20 Schizophrenia). Although the critical part of treatment for schizophrenia is medication, medicines are not included in the Package of…
The rehabilitation workforce in Poland: evaluation report, 2022–2023
Year of Publication: 2023
Case study
This report details the findings of an evaluation of the rehabilitation workforce in the Poland, with a specific focus on physiotherapy, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, prosthetics and orthotists, speech and language therapy, and physical and rehabilitation medicine. The evaluation aimed to garner detailed information on the rehabilitation workforce to…
Strengthening rehabilitation in health emergency preparedness, readiness, response and resilience: policy brief
Year of Publication: 2023
Policy
Health emergencies require a rapid and coordinated rehabilitation surge response to meet increased needs, while also maintaining essential rehabilitation services. To achieve this, rehabilitation needs must be integrated into all hazard health emergency preparedness, readiness, response and resilience (HEPR). This policy brief outlines the evidence for rehabilitation…
Rehabilitation in health financing: opportunities on the way to universal health coverage
Year of Publication: 2023
Report
This resource draws on a review of the evidence and practices regarding rehabilitation in health financing.
Assistive Technologies for Children with Disabilities in Inclusive and Special Schools in Indonesia
Year of Publication: 2023
Case study
This empirical study of the Indonesian context aims to rigorously examine availability and usage of AT for children with disabilities. It reviews key challenges and support needed in both inclusive and special schools, focusing on teachers in primary and secondary education in Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT). Key questions included: 1…
Use of Assistive Education Technologies to Support Children with Visual and Hearing Difficulties in the East Asia and Pacific Region
Year of Publication: 2023
Case study
Evidence on the uptake, use, and impact of EdTech at scale on participation and learning among students with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries remains very limited. This report presents findings on access to EdTech for children with difficulties in hearing and vision in middle-income countries (MICs) in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region using…
Climate Change and Disability Inclusion in Uzbekistan
Year of Publication: 2023
Case study
This report examines the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities in Uzbekistan. The study found that persons with disabilities face widespread forms of social and economic marginalization, including exclusion from local social and political life, barriers to accessing essential health services, and discrimination in the labor market. The report…
Vision and eye screening implementation handbook
Year of Publication: 2023
Awareness raising and…
The Vision and eye screening implementation handbook provides guidance on the vision and eye screening requirements for high-risk populations at the community and primary care levels. The recommendations are evidence-based and developed with a focus on delivering screenings easily, safely, and effectively in low- and low–intermediate-resource settings.
Situational Analysis of the rights of persons with disabilities in Barbados. Country Report
Year of Publication: 2023
Case study
This study which relied on an extensive desk review and series of consultations with key stakeholders – Government, OPDs, UN entities, INGOs – reveals a set of factors that impact on the effective implementation of the CRPD in Mozambique.