Rehabilitation in Malaysia
This article reviews the epidemiology, rehabilitation intervention strategies, and rehabilitation resources for persons with disabilities (PWD) in Malaysia. Currently, the registered number of PWD is 409,269 individuals, 1.3% of the total population, which is far less than the World Health Organization estimation of 10%. The rehabilitation implementation strategies include health policies, health promotion, and prevention programs. Health-related services for PWD are provided by many government agencies, including health, welfare, education, manpower, housing, and the private sector and nongovernment organizations. It is hoped national health programs can ensure special care and rehabilitation for PWD, optimizing self-reliance and social integration.
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Amaramalar Selvi Naicker, Saari Mohamad Yatim, Julia Patrick Engkasan, Mazlina Mazlan, Yusniza Mohd. Yusof, Brenda Saria Yuliawiratman, Nazirah Hasnan, Ohnmar Htwe Source Type: research