2026 August - 16 articles
Background: Family caregivers of children with rare diseases are more likely to have symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The WHO’s Group Problem Management Plus (Group PM+) is an evidence-based interventi...
Programs for adults with visual impairment are diverse; however, the methods used to evaluate them have not been systematically mapped. We conducted a scoping review following Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and the PRISMA-ScR guideline....
Overnight programming is an effective intervention that builds social satisfaction, well-being and community; however, the mechanisms supporting these outcomes are not well understood. This qualitative study explores concepts that contribute to socia...
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may experience difficulties in emotional regulation, social participation, academic functioning, and daily routines, which can place increased emotional, practical, and caregiving demands on pare...
Background: Thalidomide, prescribed to pregnant women in the late 1950s and early 1960s, caused severe congenital impairments known as thalidomide embryopathy, yet the long-term health and wellbeing of survivors as they reach older adulthood remains...
Background: Given the high likelihood of disability and need for rehabilitation after a stroke, identifying the factors associated with the use of physiotherapy services may support actions to improve access to such services. Andersen’s Behavio...
Adolescents with intellectual disabilities are often excluded from mainstream sexual reproductive health education and services. This exclusion is due to stigma and systemic barriers further increasing their vulnerability to exploitation, unintended...
Background/Objectives: To map the literature and describe the meaning, use, and experience of power mobility for children with complex non-ambulant cerebral palsy (Gross Motor Classification System (GMFCS) levels IV–V and Manual Abilities Class...
Interventions aimed at improving the psychological well-being of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children have been overlooked. This study aimed to develop a targeted picture-book-focused, multi-component psycho-emotional support intervention for Deaf and H...
Background: Phantom limb pain, poor sleep, musculoskeletal pain, and psychological distress are common in patients following traumatic lower-limb amputations. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of research on the connections between these variables...
Emerging technologies are reshaping labor market dynamics and redefining the competencies required for employability. However, their benefits remain unevenly distributed, particularly among socially vulnerable populations such as people with visual i...
Inclusive education has become an important component of educational reform in Kazakhstan, particularly through efforts to align national education policy with international principles of equity and access. However, implementation remains uneven betw...
Motor impairments and limitations in functional performance are common in children with autism spectrum disorder, restricting participation in daily activities. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the MIG Program with conventional physic...
Despite growing interest in three-dimensional (3D) printing for assistive technology (AT), limited research has examined how rehabilitation stakeholders perceive its role within service delivery. This study explored the perspectives of clients who us...
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the way we work and live. For people with disabilities, the pandemic has differentially affected their healthcare experiences in several ways. Although existing studies have investigated health-related...
Language significantly influences how disability is perceived and experienced. Within disability studies, terminology carries symbolic, political, and epistemological implications. This essay critically examines the contemporary debate between person...
