A multi-national cross-sectional exploration of rehabilitation services for children and young people following brain injury in low and middle income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brain injury (BI) is the largest cause of mortality and morbidity among children and can lead to significant cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural deficits. There has been an absence of research examining the availability of rehabilitation services for affected children and young people in low and middle income countries (LMICs). This study therefore investigated current rehabilitation provision in LMICs for children and young people with BI.

Methods

An online survey was developed which collected data on funding support for rehabilitation, causes of BI and access to services. The survey was distributed to healthcare professionals known to members of the research team. Participants were asked to forward the survey to other professionals in their networks. Re

SUBMITTER: Linden MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12581435 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature