Impact Of Rehabilitation Centre On The Psycho-social Condition Of Children With Physical Impairment

This study assesses the impact of rehabilitation centre on the psycho-social condition of childrenrnwith physical impairment by endeavor overall living condition, causes of impairment, parentsrnperception, rehabilitation services, challenges and changes observed in Cheshire, Menagesharnrehabilitation centre. Children with physical impairments, parents of children, the centre socialrnworkers, physiotherapist and the manager were participated in the study. Purposive samplingrntechnique and case study employed as a major study tools. The study used in-depth interview,rnobservation and FGD. The collected data were organized and analyzed through qualitativernresearch approach. The study found that, the centre provides physical (medical), educational,rnsocial and vocational rehabilitation services. Children showed significant change in theirrnphysical movement, social relation, and psychological wellbeing. The study also found that thernperception and attitude of parents of children with physical impairment regarding the causes ofrnimpairment was changed from religious beliefs to possible causes of physical impairment as arnresult of the rehabilitation services. The study has a great implication for social work practice inrnthe area of policy formulation, advocacy, community mobilization, empowerment, servicernprovision, assessment and research in the areas of disability.rnKey words: Rehabilitation, Children and Cheshire, impairment

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