PROTOCOL: Effectiveness of interventions for people with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries-an evidence and gap map.

Ashrita Saran,Howard White,Hannah Kuper

doi:10.1002/cl2.1006

Abstract

PROTOCOL: Effectiveness of interventions for people with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries-an evidence and gap map.

Highlights

community‐based rehabilitation (CBR) activities are designed to meet the basic needs of people with disabilities, reduce poverty, and enable access to health, education, livelihood and social opportunities—all these activities fulfil the aims of the UNCRPD
Develop a clear framework of types of interventions and outcomes related to effectiveness of interventions for people with disabilities in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs)
Map available systematic reviews and primary studies on the effectiveness of disability interventions in low‐ and middle‐income countries in this framework, with an overview provided in a summary report

Summary

| BACKGROUND

Disability is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. It is expected to increase the human capital of people with disabilities, and enable them to reduce their dependence on income transfers and other forms of public support This economic expectation addresses disability as a development issue. Research is required to determine the most cost‐effective ways to overcome the above obstacles and develop disability policies and strategies that increase the economic contributions of people (Metts & Mondiale, 2004) In recognition of this point, disability is referenced in various parts of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) (United Nations— Disability Department of Economic and Social Affairs) related to education, growth and employment, inequality and accessibility of human settlements. CBR activities are designed to meet the basic needs of people with disabilities, reduce poverty, and enable access to health, education, livelihood and social opportunities—all these activities fulfil the aims of the UNCRPD.

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Findings

15. Outcomes