Impact of Rehabilitation Centre on the Psycho-social Condition of Children with Physical Impairment
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2014-05
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Addis Ababa University
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This study assesses the impact of rehabilitation centre on the psycho-social condition of children
with physical impairment by endeavor overall living condition, causes of impairment, parents
perception, rehabilitation services, challenges and changes observed in Cheshire, Menagesha
rehabilitation centre. Children with physical impairments, parents of children, the centre social
workers, physiotherapist and the manager were participated in the study. Purposive sampling
technique and case study employed as a major study tools. The study used in-depth interview,
observation and FGD. The collected data were organized and analyzed through qualitative
research approach. The study found that, the centre provides physical (medical), educational,
social and vocational rehabilitation services. Children showed significant change in their
physical movement, social relation, and psychological wellbeing. The study also found that the
perception and attitude of parents of children with physical impairment regarding the causes of
impairment was changed from religious beliefs to possible causes of physical impairment as a
result of the rehabilitation services. The study has a great implication for social work practice in
the area of policy formulation, advocacy, community mobilization, empowerment, service
provision, assessment and research in the areas of disability.
Key words: Rehabilitation, Children and Cheshire, impairment
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Rehabilitation; Children and Cheshire; impairment