The Practice of Rehabilitation Program in Cheshire (Menagesha Rehabilitation Centre) for People With Physical Disabilities
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2020
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The objective of the study was to assess the practice of rehabilitation program in Cheshire
(Menagesha Rehabilitation Center) for people with physical disabilities. To realize the purpose
of the study, the researcher used qualitative research design with special employment of case
study. A total of 32 participants were selected from rehabilitated members and staff members of
the center by using purposive (non-probability) sampling method. After conducting interview,
focus group discussion, observation and document review results were emerged from the
empirical data. Based on the analysis, the steps to obtain the rehabilitation program include
registration and appointment then assessment or examination by multidisciplinary team follows.
Components of the program are basically divided in to Physiotherapy and social work service.
Opportunities were identified to be; receiving surgical and medical treatments including basic
educational and computer skills for free, Job satisfaction and adding up knowledge about
rehabilitation, cleanliness of the center, new buildings and extension plan to broaden the service.
Concerning challenges; insufficient human and material resources and unmet need of individual
counseling, lack of human and material resources, little attention given to follow up, low family
involvement, lack of commitment, high work load, no special need professional involvement, and
lack of attention given regarding prevention of disability and collaboratively working with other
responsible bodies were identified. Based on the findings recommendations are forwarded
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To realize the purpose of the study,