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Review
. 2019 Nov;30(4):795-805.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2019.07.005. Epub 2019 Aug 30.

Rehabilitation in Bangladesh

Taslim Uddin  1 , Moshiur Rahman Khasru  2 , Mohammad Tariqul Islam  2 , Mohammad Ali Emran  2 , Mohammad Shahidur Rahman  2 , Mohammad Abdus Shakoor  2 , Abul Khair Mohammad Salek  2 , Syed Mozaffar Ahmed  2 , Mohammad Moniruzzaman Khan  2 , Mohammad Ahsan Ullah  2 , Badrunnesa Ahmed  2 , Mohammad Nuruzzaman Khandoker  2 , Farzana Khan Shoma  2 , Mahmudur Rahman  2 , Shamsun Nahar  2 , Mohammad Habibur Rahman  3 , Mohammad Moyeenuzzaman  2
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Rehabilitation in Bangladesh

Taslim Uddin et al. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2019 Nov.

Abstract

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 prevalence 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 delivery while advocating for the rights and needs of PwD.

Keywords: Bangladesh; Disability; History; Medical education; Rehabilitation; Training.

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