World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024

World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024

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The World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024 will take place on September 23 to 25, 2024, in the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – under the patronage of His Royal Highness Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan.The WCR 2024 is... Read aims & scope →

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Weaning off a community-based Rehabilitation Program from the School System

Lohindren V. Adorable

In the turn of the 21st century, governments were mandated by the WHO to create community-based rehabilitation programs (CBRP) in support of the Millennium Deve…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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The Role of Human Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein Concentration during Closed Kinematic Chain Exercises and Physiological Cyclic Loading in Joint Degeneration

Lohindren V. Adorable, Jovito D. Litang

While studies have recommended open kinematic chain exercises which impose minimal shock load in arthritic joints to prevent further cartilage degeneration, oth…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Inclusive Skill Development and Employability in Africa: Best Practices and Emerging Opportunities

Melaku Teke Zengeta

The central theme of this presentation is the challenges and opportunities for inclusive skill development and employability of persons with disabilities in Afr…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Practice of Animal Assisted Therapy in Psycho-Social Rehabilitation for Victims of Violence and Abuse

Anita Sunil

Presentation aims at sharing the best practice method and effectiveness of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), as part of intervention in rehabilitation of victims f…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Are primary healthcare systems ready to integrate rehabilitation services? A case study from Uganda

Manjula Marella, Fleur Smith, Chris Waterworth, Lynn Atuyambe, Gerald Okello, Peter Okello

The Learning, Acting and Building for Rehabilitation in Health Systems (ReLAB-HS) project is supporting this initiative in the Eastern and Northern regions of U…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Impact of a community-based inclusive development model in Laos

Manjula Marella, Fleur Smith, Felix Kiefel-Johnson, Christopher Waterwort, Donna Koolmees, Bernard Frank

A community-based inclusive development (CBID) model in Laos implemented services related to health, rehabilitation and assistive technology (AT), livelihoods a…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Fostering Inclusivity through inclusive education: A success story of Amar Jyoti Rehabilitation & Research Centre

Dr. Uma Tuli

Background- Inclusivity comes through inclusive education. Inclusive education promotes diversity, fosters empathy and prepares students for an inclusive societ…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Challenges and barriers that persons with disabilities in Malawi face on the job market and how these challenges and barriers can be overcome

Ezekiel Kumwenda, David Mzura-Chima

Persons with disabilities in Malawi face numerous challenges and barriers when seeking employment, despite efforts to promote inclusivity and equal opportunitie…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Experiences and observations from a health and mental health literacy point for displaced Ukrainian families in Sweden – group participatory co-creation methodology in reducing barriers to work.

Solvig Ekblad, Oksana Gramatik, Yuliia Suprun

Background/Aims About 40 000 refugees from Ukraine affected by the ongoing war have come to Sweden. There is a high risk of trauma-related stress due to low loc…

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Mortality Patterns Among Occupationally Diseased WCFCB Beneficiaries.

Munyinda Munyinda, M. Zambwe, E. Iden, M. Nkholomba, P. Siampwili

Occupational diseases are a global public health challenge. Workers Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) is a public health agency whose mandate is to financ…

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Access to Inclusive and Innovative Technologies for Disability Management: The Role of Health Insurance and Reimbursement Policies

Andrea Popa

Background and Objective From telemedicine to welfare technology, the rise in digitally driven innovations is transforming traditional roles in the health indus…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Strengthening Rehabilitation Systems for Sustainable Outcomes: A Policy Framework for Action

Andrea Popa , Christian Gutenbrunner

Background and Objective In times of conflict, the international community often immediately and generously provides medical and humanitarian support. This assi…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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The idea and an examples of Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction

Yayoi Kitamura, Hiroshi Kawamura

Background. Disaster Risk Reduction was defined as ”The conceptual framework of elements considered with the possibilities to minimize vulnerabilities and disas…

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Facilitating inclusion and resilience of Person with Disabilities in humanitarian emergencies settings

Mathieu Simard

Background: Disasters are increasing in frequency due to climate change. Some groups are disproportionately affected, including persons with disabilities. Disab…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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A Systems Approach to Placement (SAP): A Culturally Sensitive Model for People with Disabilities

Madan Kundu, Chrisann Schiro-Geist

The challenges of seeking, obtaining, and maintaining meaningful, gainful employment are significant for all persons with disabilities (PWD), especially those f…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Articles 24 and 27 of the UN-CRPD, Education and Work & Employment: An International Perspective

Madan Kundu

According to the World Report on Disability, there are 8.3 billion people in the world, of which 1.3 billion (16%) are people with disabilities (PWD). Article 2…

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Unify actors around the concepts of “functioning” and “habilitation” to ensure full participation and Inclusion for all.

Alessandro Giustini

Developing scientific and political context: Health Services are changing all over the world , regarding epidemiological, economical, socio-political aspects co…

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Exploring Supported Decision Making With People With Disabilities To Sustain Employment

Lau Althea, Dr. Jenny Hui

Hong Kong as one of the world’s most dynamic economies, there were 1,377,733 registered companies as at 31 March 20211, of which, only 0.02% (294 companies) in …

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Assistive Technology within Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Concept: AHS Solutions & Challenges

Anni Manawel Mazagobian

The Al-Hussein Society (AHS) is a non-governmental organization working in the field of disabilities by providing inclusive rehab services and training for pers…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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The Impact Of Community Based Rehabilitation In Low-Income Countries, The Project Initiative By Vision Community Based Rehabilitation

Azmeraw Derese

The session focuses on the impact and challenges of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) in low-income countries such as Ethiopia, highlighting specific initiat…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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A 30-Year Journey Of Public Education And Community Mobilization In Making An Inclusive And Rights-Based Society

Benny Cheung

The Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities (the Joint Council) was established in 1964 and is the umbrella body of non-governmental organizations …

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Enhancing Rehabilitation Awareness and Understanding Among Health Professionals In Lao PDR

Bernard Franck, Sathaphon Phoumarinno, Donna Koolmees

Summary In this paper, research conducted in 2022 on understanding the knowledge, attitude, and practices of 247 health professionals on rehabilitation within t…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Bridging access to healthcare and empowerment: Analyzing a Community-Based Rehabilitation Program for people with disabilities in Zimbabwe

Cathrine Tadyanemhandu, Beatrice Shava, Samson Chengetanai, Khumbula Mkandla

Background: People with disabilities (PWDs) are considered socially vulnerable due to under representation, discrimination and stigma which they face, particula…

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A new look at Systems Approach to Placement for persons with intellectual disabilities

Dr. Chrisann Schiro-Geist, Madan Mohan Kundu

The Systems Approach to Placement (SAP) model, a cornerstone of our proposal, was not only created but also meticulously refined in the 1980s and 1990s. This pe…

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Evidence Based of Robotic-Assisted Treadmill Training in Adults with Cerebral Palsy

Dragana Djuric

Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) have motor impairments that differently affect their functioning. As they age, there are a few common physical challenges such a…

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Supporting Occupational Health & Wellbeing (SOHWELL)

Ed Ashton

SOHWELL is an early intervention programme based on the biopsychosocial model which has transformed the way the States of Guernsey approaches work rehabilitatio…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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The Role Of The RI Global Guide On Accessibility In Enterprises

Dr. jur. Friedrich Mehrhoff

Since 2022 this worldwide guidance based on an international study of the German Labour Ministry is available on the RI website. Lots of best practices found ar…

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Visualization for Decision Making: a study on psychosocial functioning and mental health among children in low and middle-income countries.

Hasheem Mannan, Ariane Carla Barbosa da Silva, Cristiane Neri Nobre

Data Visualization (DV) is the representation and presentation of data, such as graphs and maps, that tap into our visual perception abilities to increase under…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Access to antenatal care, clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for women with disability in Uganda

Hasheem Mannan, Julie Abimanyi-Ochom, Tobi Morakinyo, Maryam Kazemi, Therese McDonnell

ABSTRACT Background: Using the Uganda Demographic Health Survey (DHS) 2016 this paper aims to assess how Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and Maternal and…

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Harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence for rehabilitation service in the age of digital

Jakob Kort

Technological innovation is advancing, as is data proliferation and the pace at which new services based on the analysis of these data pools are being developed…

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Digital Skills and Lifelong Learning Opportunities for the Elderly with Disabilities

Natalia Amelina

In an era where society is rapidly embracing digitalization, the ability to engage and participate effectively in various aspects of life is closely tied to one…

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Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation Services status with case series in Saudi Arabia: Special focus on spinal cord injury group

Wafa Awad Alkozi, Dakheel Aljedaie

Introduction: Vocational rehabilitation (VR) services help people with all types of disabilities to gain more advantages for improving income, job satisfaction,…

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Rehabilitation Experience in Botswana – A Case of a Road Traffic Accident Victim

Lydia Masilo-Nkhoma

Rehabilitation in developing countries is a critical area of focus due to the significant unmet needs of individuals with disabilities. The World Health Organiz…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Effect of corticosteroid injections, comprehensive physiotherapy, and combined treatment on shoulder outcomes in patients with subacromial pain syndrome

Maryam Daghiani, Hossein Negahban, Mohammad Hosein Ebrahimzadeh, Ali Moradi, Amir Reza Kachooei, Javad Raeesi

Objective: Corticosteroid injection (CI) and comprehensive physiotherapy (CP) are the two most common treatment methods to treat subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS…

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Development of Work Skills on Individual Empowerment by Applying Neuroleadership Studies

Dr. Massimo Dagnino

Empowerment is a concept that expresses the person's self-determination to participate in social and working life. There are two types of empowerments: at the i…

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Community based Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities in Barguna District, Bangladesh

Dr. Md Rezaul Kabir

Disable Development and Educational Foundation (DDEF) is a national-level disability-focused organization working to promote the well-being, human rights, and r…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Development of Rehabilitation in China

Mi Zhongxiang

Human coexists with illnesses, and illnesses drive the pursuit of rehabilitation. For thousands of years, ancient Chinese civilization has utilized gymnastics, …

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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Strengthen voices of women and girls with disabilities in Asia and Pacific

Saowalak Thongkuay

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) recognizes women and girls with disabilities are often at greater risk, both within and outside…

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Efficacy of inclusive education in enhancing employment opportunities for PwDs: An analysis

Seema Tuli

Background- Inclusive education emphasises providing equal access to education and equal opportunities for participation for diverse learners. Historically, per…

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Transitioning from training and skill development into Inclusive Employment: The journey of adaptability, perseverance, and integration.

Shruti Nadkarni

This case study aims to explore the multifaceted journey of individuals with developmental disability to progress from training and skill development toward inc…

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Inclusive Employment: A Model to Increase Employability for People With Disabilities In Lao PDR

Somlith Khounpaseuth

Summary: This paper discusses a program in Lao PDR aimed at increasing employability for people with disabilities. It highlights various barriers that prevent t…

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Voluntary long-distance evacuation drill of an independent living centre, STEP Edogawa

Yayoi Kitamura, Hiromi Ichikawa

Background. Compared to able-bodied people, people with disabilities (PWD) face more difficulties in evacuation and shelter life during natural disasters. When …

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A Journey with Ronda PWD Rehab Center

Yogi Bryan Villalon Jumao-as

This study documents the journey of the Ronda PWD Rehab Center from its inception to its operational and current set up, highlighting the role of research-drive…

Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

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