Rehabilitation Capacity in South Africa-A Situational Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Rehabilitation in South Africa (SA) operates independently of major health services and reforms, despite the increasing rehabilitation need. With the introduction of National Health Insurance (NHI), SA is facing another major health reform. Evidence is needed on the current SA rehabilitation situation, regarding shortcomings, opportunities, and priority strategic strengthening actions. We aimed to describe the current rehabilitation capacity in the SA public health sector, which serves the majority and most vulnerable South Africans. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in five provinces, using the World Health Organisation's Template for Rehabilitation Information Collection (TRIC). Participants were purposively selected for their insights and experiences of rehabilitation in specific g

SUBMITTER: Louw QA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9961618 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature