Community Based Rehabilitation And Its Impact On Quality Of Life And Psychological Well-Being Among Persons With Disability
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https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i1.503Keywords:
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR), Mental Health, Quality of Life, Needs SatisfactionAbstract
Background: Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) focuses on enhancing the quality of life of person with disabilities and their families; meeting basic needs; and ensuring inclusion and participation. In absence of such interventions person with disabilities (PWDs) may develop psychological, economic and social problems, which have an adverse effect on life satisfaction, psychological well-being and also on Quality of Life.
Objective: To assess the impact of livelihood component of CBR matrix on Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life of PWDs.
Methods & Materials: The study comprises of 60 individuals with locomotor disability from two Blocks of Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. The impact of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) on individual’s life was examined using the Socio-demographic data sheet, WHO Quality of Life (Saxena et al. 1998) and Psychological Well-Being (Dupuy, 1984). Ethical issues were followed while conducting study.
Results & Conclusion: CBR programs are also considered to be the most cost-effective approach to improve the wellbeing and increasing satisfaction level, in comparison with care in hospitals or rehabilitation centres. This model can also be used as a mental health promotion strategy for the person with disabilities. Study results will be discussed at the time of presentation.
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