Part 1: A review of using photovoice as a disability research method: Implications for eliciting the experiences of persons with disabilities on the Community Based Rehabilitation programme in Namibia

Background: Although the Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) programme in Namibia was formally adopted in 1997, the effectiveness of the programme, including the experiences of persons with disabilities on the programme, has not been assessed to date.Objectives: To explore the need for a qualitative evaluation tool for the CBR programme that can elicit the experiences of persons with disabilities.Methods: A scoping review was conducted on the use of photovoice as a disability research method and its potential use in eliciting the experiences of persons with disabilities participating in the CBR programme. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on electronic databases as a part of the scoping review.Results: Twenty-one studies were selected for review. Six studies followed the exact steps of the traditional photovoice process, and the remaining 15 studies modified the process. Seventeen studies used photovoice as the only research method, 3 combined photovoice with a qualitative method and only one study combined photovoice with a quantitative method. Seven studies had a sample size ranging from 6 to 10 participants as suggested by the traditional photovoice process. The duration of the studies ranged from 2 weeks to 2 years. Thirteen studies investigated life experiences of persons with various disabilities and 17 studies suggested that the photovoice process increases empowerment.Conclusion: Photovoice is a versatile research method and has the potential to be utilised in effectively eliciting the experiences of persons with disabilities on the CBR programme in Namibia.

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CAPACITY BUILDING PENGURUS REHABILITASI BERBASIS MASYARAKAT DALAM PELAYANAN TERHADAP PENYANDANG DISABILITAS DI KELURAHAN BABAKAN CIPARAY KECAMATAN BABAKAN CIPARAY KOTA BANDUNG

Pekerjaan Sosial ◽

10.31595/peksos.v18i1.159 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Arif Setiadi

Keyword(s):

Action Research ◽

Capacity Building ◽

Community Based ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

Community Based Rehabilitation ◽

Building Community

Capacity Building adalah proses peningkatan kemampuan pengurus Rehabilitasi Berbasis Masyarakat (RBM) dalam memberikan pelayanan kepada penyandang disabilitas, sehingga penyandang disabilitas dapat mengakses pelayanan yang dibutuhkan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji tentang Capacity Building Pengurus Rehabilitasi Berbasis Masyarakat dalam Pelayanan terhadap Penyandang Disabilitas di Kelurahan Babakan Ciparay Kecamatan Babakan Ciparay Kota Bandung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan design action research. Sumber yang digunakan adalah sumber data primer dan sumber data sekunder. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, studi dokumentasi, dan Penilaian Kapasitas. Teknik pemeriksaan data yang digunakan yaitu uji kepercayaan, uji keteralihan, uji ketergantungan dan uji kepastian. Selanjutnya hasil penelitian ini di analisis menggunakan teknik analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa capacity building terhadap pengurus RBM Kelurahan Babakan Ciparay membawa perubahan dalam memberikan pelayanan kepada penyandang disabilitas. Capacity Building pengurus RBM tersebut berdampak pada pelayanan terhadap penyandang disabilitas menjadi lebih komprehensif dan berbasis metode serta teknik pekerjaan sosial. Keywords: Capacity Building, Community-Based Rehabilitation, Persons With Disabilities

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Awairness Raising Experience In Efforts To Improve The Welfare Of Persons With Disabilities Through The Role Of The Community-Based Rehabilitation Group In The Student Course Work Of Community Learning Programs

Proceedings of the International Conference on Diversity and Disability Inclusion in Muslim Societies (ICDDIMS 2017) ◽

10.2991/icddims-17.2018.34 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Arni Surwanti

Keyword(s):

Community Based ◽

Community Learning ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

Community Based Rehabilitation ◽

Course Work ◽

Learning Programs

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The impact of a community based rehabilitation program in Afghanistan: a longitudinal analysis using propensity score matching and difference in difference analysis

Conflict and Health ◽

10.1186/s13031-021-00397-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jean-Francois Trani ◽

Juanita Vasquez-Escallon ◽

Parul Bakhshi

Keyword(s):

Daily Living ◽

Well Being ◽

Medium Effect ◽

Community Based ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

Cohen’S D ◽

Community Based Rehabilitation ◽

Medium Effect Size ◽

Cohen's D ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background The 2006 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities states that the achievement of equal rights, empowerment and social inclusion of people with disabilities requires comprehensive rehabilitation services encompassing all components of the World Health Organization Community based rehabilitation (CBR) matrix: health, education, livelihood, social and empowerment. CBR programs specifically aim to deliver such comprehensive interventions. In the present study, we investigate the impact of a CBR program in Afghanistan on all these components. Methods We enrolled 1861 newly recruited CBR participants with disabilities in the study, from 169 villages between July 2012 and December 2013 as well as 1132 controls with disabilities randomly selected through a two-stage process within 6000 households from 100 villages in the same provinces but outside the catchment area of the CBR program. We interviewed them again after one (midline) and two (end-line) years in the study. Using propensity score matching and difference in difference analysis, we estimated the impact of the CBR on outcomes of interest, namely mobility, activities of daily living, communication, participation in social and community life, emotional well-being and employment. Results Three years on average into the CBR program, participants showed a significant and close to medium effect size reduction in emotional (Cohen’s d = − 0.48, 95%CI[− 0.58--0.38]), and social participation challenges (Cohen’s d = − 0.45, 95%CI[− 0.53−− 0.36]); small to medium effect size reduction in unemployment (Cohen’s d = − 0.21, 95%CI[− 0.33--0.10]), activities of daily living (Cohen’s d = − 0.26, 95%CI[− 0.35--0.18]), mobility (Cohen’s d = − 0.36, 95%CI[− 0.44--.29]) and communication challenges (Cohen’s d = − 0.38, 95%CI[− 0.46--0.3]). Conclusions Our study indicates that a CBR program may provide positive rehabilitation outcomes for persons with disabilities even in a conflict context, and improve overall well-being of all participants with disabilities, whatever their impairment, individual characteristics and the CBR matrix components considered. Trial registration ISRCTN, ISRCTN50214054. Registered August 5th 2020 - retrospectively registered

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The use of photovoice in evaluating a community-based rehabilitation (CBR) program: experiences from CBR volunteers in Namibia

Journal of Health Research ◽

10.1108/jhr-10-2019-0224 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Tonderai Washington Shumba ◽

Desderius Haufiku ◽

Hans Amukugo

Keyword(s):

Assessment Tool ◽

Community Based ◽

Design Data ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

Content Type ◽

Community Ownership ◽

Contextual Design ◽

Community Based Rehabilitation ◽

Methodological Strength ◽

Collection Methods

PurposeQualitative participatory methods are needed to measure the effectiveness of the community-based rehabilitation (CBR) program in Namibia. The study explored the experiences of CBR volunteers in evaluating CBR program in Namibia through the use of photovoice. Further the study assessed the strengths and limitations of utilizing photovoice method as an assessment tool for CBR evaluation.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed a qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual design. Data was collected through the photovoice method. Two CBR sites and 16 participants who were CBR volunteers were purposively selected. Data was collected and analysis was conducted simultaneously utilizing the photovoice method and themes were determined using WHO CBR matrix.FindingsVarious experiences were elicited regarding participants' experiences in line with the five components of the CBR matrix. Most experiences were reported regarding the health component, and the education component had the least experiences reported. Methodological strength and weaknesses as well as implications for practice are revealed. Further research can explore the benefits of combining photovoice with other data collection methods.Research limitations/implicationsThe use of purposive sampling in selecting both CBR sites and participants limited wider representation of CBR program sites and persons with all disabilities in Namibia, respectively.Originality/valueSustainability of CBR programs depends on community ownership, empowerment and government funding. Photovoice is participatory and hence gives community ownership and empowerment. Evidence from photovoice can enable persons with disabilities to formulate action plans that can advocate their concerns with policymakers and justify more funding for CBR programs.

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Lives of persons with disabilities in Cameroon after CRPD: voices of persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality in Cameroon

International Journal on Disability and Human Development ◽

10.1515/ijdhd-2016-0009 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 67-75 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Maxwell Peprah Opoku ◽

Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah ◽

Judith Mckenzie ◽

Bernard Nsaidzedze Sakah ◽

Eric Badu

Keyword(s):

Focus Group ◽

Visually Impaired ◽

Qualitative Method ◽

Life Experiences ◽

Equal Rights ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

The Government

Abstract Introduction: The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) has been touted as a major breakthrough towards achieving equal rights for persons with disabilities. The promulgation of the convention provided clear guidelines for signatory countries to revise their legislation as well as to formulate policies that will take into consideration the needs of persons with disabilities. As Cameroon is a signatory to the convention, it is expected that disability-friendly policies have been implemented to enhance the living conditions of persons with disabilities. This study examined, from the perspectives of participants, the life experiences of persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality 7 years after Cameroon signed the CRPD. Methods: The study adopted a qualitative method, involving focus-group discussions with 36 participants from three disability groups: hearing impaired, visually impaired, and physically impaired. Findings: The study found that persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality faced many challenges in their daily endeavors. These challenges are a result of a lack of inclusive policies, leading to their exclusion from social and economic activities such as education, employment, and healthcare. Conclusion: Although the study is limited in scope, the findings suggest that persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality were yet to benefit from the CRPD. It is, therefore, suggested that the government of Cameroon should formulate inclusive policies to address the numerous challenges facing persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality.

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University of East Anglia-Community-Based Rehabilitation Evaluation Tool

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t34923-000 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Adewale Adeoye ◽

Janet Seeley ◽

Sally Hartley

Keyword(s):

Evaluation Tool ◽

Community Based ◽

East Anglia ◽

Community Based Rehabilitation

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The evolution of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) programmes: a call for mixed evaluation methodologies

Journal of Health Research ◽

10.1108/jhr-08-2019-0183 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 34 (6) ◽

pp. 505-514

Author(s):

Tonderai Washington Shumba ◽

Desderius Haufiku ◽

Kabwebwe Honoré Mitonga

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Life Assessment ◽

Community Based ◽

Quality Of Life Assessment ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

Content Type ◽

Evaluation Methodologies ◽

Community Based Rehabilitation

PurposeFor the past four decades, there is no evidence of a consensus on the suitable community-based rehabilitation (CBR) evaluation methodologies. To this end, the purpose of this study is to provide a narrative review on CBR evaluations and the potential of photovoice method when used alone and when used in combination with quality of life assessment tools as CBR evaluation methodologies.Design/methodology/approachA narrative review was undertaken, but including some aspects of scoping review methodology.FindingsThirty-three full-text articles were included for review. Three key findings were an overview of the evolution of CBR evaluation; the use of photovoice method in CBR evaluation and the use of photovoice method in combination with quality of life assessment tools in CBR evaluation.Research limitations/implicationsPhotovoice methodology was found to be participatory in nature and as has the potential to elicit the experiences of persons with disabilities. However, photovoice falls short of measuring the quality of life of persons with disabilities, thus will need to be collaborated with another assessment tool. A combination of photovoice and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF and WHOQOL-Dis assessment has a potential to give an adequate representation of the voices of persons with disabilities and their quality of life.Originality/valueThere is need for changes in CBR evaluation methodologies in response to the evolution of disability models from medical model to human rights model. Thus CBR evaluation methodologies should embrace the diversity among persons with disabilities in interpreting life experiences and quality of life.

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Disability and community-based rehabilitation

Setting up Community Health Programmes in Low and Middle Income Settings ◽

10.1093/med/9780198806653.003.0023 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 404-417

Author(s):

Nathan Grills ◽

Jubin Varghese

Keyword(s):

Support Groups ◽

Monitoring And Evaluation ◽

World Health ◽

Community Based ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

Community Stakeholders ◽

Community Based Rehabilitation ◽

Essential Components ◽

United Nations Convention ◽

Health Organization

This chapter explains the causes, types, and importance of disability, and ways in which needs of those with disability can be met through community-based rehabilitation (CBR). It explains how any CBR programme should be based on the principles in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). It introduces the World Health Organization (WHO) CBR framework that shows the essential components of a programme. The chapter describes ways to identify people with disability in the community, how to assess their needs, and the importance of linking with community stakeholders and local CBR workers. The chapter goes into detail about the six steps of implementing a CBR programme: screening and assessment, maximizing function, setting up support groups, advocacy, mainstream inclusion, and programme monitoring and evaluation.

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