Disabled people and professionals differ in their perceptions of rehabilitation needs

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Authors

Paula Kersten · University of Southampton

Lindsay McLellan · National Rehabilitation Center

Helen Smith · National Rehabilitation Center

Mark Mullee · National Rehabilitation Center

Abstract

Needs for rehabilitation services and resources (for disabled people) are perceived differently by disabled people and professionals. Until we know who is right about rehabilitation needs, it is important to determine both users' and providers' views when planning and commissioning services.

Topics & Keywords

Health disparities and outcomes Retirement, Disability, and Employment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Public Health

Volume 22, Issue 3, pp. 393-399

DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/22.3.393

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