Community-based rehabilitation/community based inclusive development functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A secondary analysis of qualitative data.

Introduction: The coronavirus (COVID-19) became a global pandemic in March 2020 and impacted nations worldwide not only because of the disease but also because the containment measures-imposed created ripple effects for the populations in each country. The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected vulnerable groups, such as persons with disabilities. This study aimed to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the function of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)/Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) across nations and for their target communities-persons with disabilities.

Users' satisfaction and experiences in using assistive devices distributed by a rehabilitation centre in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study.

Purpose: This study aimed to understand Bangladeshi users' satisfaction with their assistive devices, including (a) device characteristics, e.g., size, weight, safety, ease of use, comfort, and effectiveness, and (b) availability of parts and repair services.

Family quality of life for families of children with disabilities in African contexts: a scoping review.

Background: Family Quality of Life (FQOL) is an important outcome for families of children with disabilities and is influenced by context and culture. Minimal research explores FQOL in African contexts.

Purpose: This scoping review identifies factors contributing to FQOL for families of children with disabilities in African contexts.

Service providers' perspectives in providing services to children with disabilities and their families in Bangladesh.

Purpose: This study seeks to gain an understanding of access to rehabilitation services and disability allowances for children with disabilities and their families from the perspectives of service providers.

Method: We interviewed 21 service providers in Bangladesh and used thematic analysis to analyze data.

Results: Participants reported their perspectives on two major themes: (a) challenges in providing services to children with disabilities (e.

Experience of families in accessing government-led support for children with disabilities in Bangladesh.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to understand the experiences of families in accessing government support (i.e., disability allowances and rehabilitation services) for their children with disabilities (CWDs) in Bangladesh.

Exploring access to government-led support for children with disabilities in Bangladesh.

While access to support for individuals with disabilities has attracted international attention, children with disabilities and their families continue to face a range of barriers that limit their timely access to the needed support, including health service. This is even worse for children with disabilities living in resource poor settings like Bangladesh. The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which families of children with disabilities have knowledge about and access to government support for their children with disabilities in Bangladesh.

Family support and family and child-related outcomes among families impacted by disability in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.

There is a growing interest in understanding the relationship between family support and family or child-related outcomes in high-income countries. However, this has received little attention in low- and middle-income countries. The purpose of this review was to explore the relationship between family support and family and child-related outcomes among families affected by disability in low- and middle-income countries.

Needs of families of children with cerebral palsy in Bangladesh: A qualitative study.

Purpose: Families of children with disabilities often have needs related to the care of their child with a disability. Although there has been extensive exploration of family needs in high-income contexts, there is little known about this issue in low and middle-income countries like Bangladesh. In this study, we explored the needs of families of children with cerebral palsy in Bangladesh.