Uddin T, Khasru MR, Islam MT, Emran MA, Rahman MS, Shakoor MA, Salek AKM, Ahmed SM, Khan MM, Ullah MA, Ahmed B, Khandoker MN, Shoma FK, Rahman M, Nahar S, Rahman MH, Moyeenuzzaman M. Rehabilitation in Bangladesh.
Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2019;
30:795-805. [PMID:
31563171 DOI:
10.1016/j.pmr.2019.07.005]
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Abstract
Physical rehabilitation medicine started in Bangladesh 50 years ago, but there is no documentary evidence stating its origin, history of progression as a specialty, and work with agenda items. A gap exists between disability-related health and participation, which affects service delivery systems offered to persons with disability (PwD). Disability prevalence ranges from 0.47% to 14.4%. Illiteracy, maldistribution of wealth, and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases add to the burden of existing disability. It is necessary to involve all stakeholders in disability management to strengthen medical rehabilitation teams and improve service delivery while advocating for the rights and needs of PwD.
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