Rehabilitation in Bangladesh

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 preva lence 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 deliver y while advocating for the rights and needs of PwD.

Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - August 29, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Taslim Uddin, Moshiur Rahman Khasru, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Mohammad Ali Emran, Mohammad Shahidur Rahman, Mohammad Abdus Shakoor, Abul Khair Mohammad Salek, Syed Mozaffar Ahmed, Mohammad Moniruzzaman Khan, Mohammad Ahsan Ullah, Badrunnesa Ahmed, Mohammad Source Type: research