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Rehabilitation technicians for remote rural communities.

M H Fitzgerald1, H K Yee, D A Goebert

  • 1Pacific Basin Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu 96817.

World Health Forum
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This program trains local staff to offer culturally sensitive rehabilitation for Pacific Islanders facing common disabilities like stroke and diabetes. The model is adaptable for other remote areas needing healthcare support.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation medicine
  • Indigenous health
  • Global health

Background:

  • Pacific Basin communities face unique challenges in accessing rehabilitation services.
  • Disabling conditions such as stroke, diabetes, arthritis, trauma, and back/neck pain are prevalent.
  • A need exists for culturally appropriate and accessible care in remote regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a training program for indigenous personnel in the Pacific Basin.
  • To enable culturally appropriate rehabilitation service delivery.
  • To address common disabling conditions within the target population.

Main Methods:

  • Development and implementation of a specialized training curriculum.
  • Focus on indigenous personnel to ensure cultural relevance.

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  • Training tailored to common conditions like stroke, diabetes, arthritis, trauma, and pain.

    • Main Results:

    • Indigenous personnel are trained to provide rehabilitation services.
    • Culturally appropriate care is being delivered to Pacific Islanders.
    • The program addresses prevalent disabling conditions effectively.

    Conclusions:

    • The described training program successfully equips indigenous staff for rehabilitation.
    • Culturally sensitive care is feasible and effective in the Pacific Basin.
    • The model offers a scalable solution for other remote rural communities lacking trained professionals.