World Health Organization Global Disability Action Plan: The Mongolian Perspective

World Health Organization Global Disability Action Plan: The Mongolian Perspective

To provide an update on disability and rehabilitation in Mongolia, and to identify potential barriers and facilitators for implementation of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Disability Action Plan (GDAP). A 4-member rehabilitation team from the Royal Melbourne Hospital conducted an intensi...

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Published in:Journal of rehabilitation medicine Vol. 50; no. 4; pp. 388 - 366
Main Authors: Khan, Fary, Amatya, Bhasker, Avirmed, Baljnnyam, Yi, Yoon Kyoung, Shirmen, Batchimeg, Abbott, Geoff, Galea, Mary P
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Sweden Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2018
Medical Journals Sweden
Subjects:
Advocacy
Coordination
Delphi method
Disability
Disabled Persons - rehabilitation
Dissemination
Global Health - standards
Health care
Human resources
Humans
Infrastructure
Leadership
Legislation
Medical personnel
Mongolia
NGOs
Nongovernmental organizations
Partnerships
People with disabilities
Policy making
Professional attitudes
Rehabilitation
Rural communities
Teams
World Health Organization - organization & administration
WorldHealthOrganization
Mongolia
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Summary:To provide an update on disability and rehabilitation in Mongolia, and to identify potential barriers and facilitators for implementation of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Disability Action Plan (GDAP). A 4-member rehabilitation team from the Royal Melbourne Hospital conducted an intensive 6-day workshop at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, for local healthcare professionals (n = 77) from medical rehabilitation facilities (urban/rural, public/private) and non-governmental organizations. A modified Delphi method (interactive sessions, consensus agreement) identified challenges for rehabilitation service provision and disability education and attitudes, using GDAP objectives. The GDAP summary actions were considered useful for clinicians, policy-makers, government and persons with disabilities. The main challenges identified were: limited knowledge of disability services and rehabilitation within healthcare sectors; lack of coordination between sectors; geo-topographical issues; limited skilled workforces; lack of disability data, guidelines and accreditation standards; poor legislation and political commitment. The facilitators were: strong leadership; advocacy of disability-inclusive development; investment in local infrastructure/human resources; opportunities for coordination and partnerships between the healthcare sector and other stakeholders; research opportunities; and dissemination of information. Disability and rehabilitation is an emerging priority in Mongolia to address the rights and needs of persons with disabilities. The GDAP provides guidance to facilitate access and strengthen rehabilitation services.
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ISSN:1650-1977
1651-2081
DOI:10.2340/16501977-2207