Rehabilitation problems of people with motor disabilities at Babylon center for rehabilitation of the disabled

Abstract

Background: The provision of physical, psychological, and social rehabilitation becomes an important process for people with disabilities. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the degree of rehabilitation problems from caregiver’s perspective at Babylon Center for Rehabilitation of the Disabled. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from the period from March 7th to May 4th, 2023. The study sample, consisted of 117 caregivers, is selected according to non-probability sampling approach. The validity of the questionnaire was verified by experts and its reliability was verified through a pilot study. Data were collected through the self-report techniques and analyzed by applying descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Results: The results indicate that the average age of the respondents was 42.15 ± SD = 4.39) years; they were mostly male respondents (79.5%), the Diploma graduated (57.3%), and less than 5 years experienced (59.8%). The degree of rehabilitation problems of people with motor disabilities was high in physical and psychological, and average in social problems. There is a negative correlation between rehabilitation problems and different genders, educational levels, and years of experience for caregivers. Conclusions: The study concludes that rehabilitation problems in terms of physical and psychological problems are very significant and are influenced by the professional characteristics of caregivers such as gender, educational level, and experience. It is recommended that the importance of educating and training various rehabilitation care providers about the nature of disability and ways to deal with it, especially for the physically disabled is highly recommended.

Keywords

• caregivers
• motor disability
• rehabilitation problems