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Review
. 2019 Nov;30(4):807-816.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2019.07.006. Epub 2019 Sep 5.

Rehabilitation in Malaysia

Amaramalar Selvi Naicker  1 , Saari Mohamad Yatim  2 , Julia Patrick Engkasan  3 , Mazlina Mazlan  3 , Yusniza Mohd Yusof  4 , Brenda Saria Yuliawiratman  5 , Nazirah Hasnan  3 , Ohnmar Htwe  5
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Rehabilitation in Malaysia

Amaramalar Selvi Naicker et al. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2019 Nov.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Implementation strategies; Malaysia; People with disabilities; Policies; Rehabilitation.

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