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The World Health Organization/World Bank's first World Report on Disability
1School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
International Journal of Telerehabilitation
|May 7, 2015
Summary
The World Health Organization and World Bank launched the first World Report on Disability in 2011. This report details disability, focusing on telerehabilitation and information technology access.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Disability Studies
- International Health Policy
Background:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank released the inaugural World Report on Disability in 2011.
- This report addresses the global landscape of disability, aiming to inform policy and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the first World Report on Disability.
- To highlight the report's purpose, development, content, audience, and outcomes.
- To emphasize sections on telerehabilitation and information and communication technology (ICT).
Main Methods:
- Overview of a major global health report.
- Analysis of report content and intended impact.
- Focus on specific technological aspects within disability services.
Main Results:
- The report synthesizes global data and perspectives on disability.
- It identifies key areas for intervention and policy development.
- Telerehabilitation and ICT are recognized as crucial for improving disability services.
Conclusions:
- The World Report on Disability serves as a foundational document for global disability initiatives.
- It underscores the importance of inclusive technology and rehabilitation services.
- The report aims to drive positive outcomes for people with disabilities worldwide.