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A study exploring procedures used to select and analyse microenterprises for persons with disabilities
Luther Lebogang Monareng1,2, Shaheed Mogammad Soeker3, Deshini Naidoo1
1Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Plos One
|September 15, 2025
Summary
Occupational therapists need a systematic approach to select and analyze microenterprises for individuals with disabilities. This study explores key factors for successful vocational rehabilitation and self-employment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Disability studies
Background:
- Occupational therapists play a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities towards employment and well-being, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Current practices in selecting and analyzing microenterprises for persons with disabilities lack a systematic and practical framework.
- This study addresses the identified gap by exploring effective procedures for microenterprise selection and analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the process of selecting suitable microenterprises for persons with disabilities.
- To identify critical factors for analyzing microenterprises to ensure successful vocational rehabilitation outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory qualitative research involving 17 occupational therapists.
- Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were employed for participant recruitment.
- Thematic analysis, utilizing a hybrid inductive and deductive approach, was used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Two key themes emerged: the process of selecting appropriate microenterprises and factors to consider during analysis.
- Theme one highlights insights into selection approaches, available microenterprise options, and their distinct features.
- Theme two details crucial factors such as accessibility, stakeholder involvement, business demands, and funding.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive, systematic, and contextualized approach is vital for successful microenterprise selection and analysis.
- Integrating a list of South African microenterprises and considering factors like stakeholder involvement, legal frameworks, and funding enhances vocational success.
- Leveraging the strengths of persons with disabilities within a structured vocational rehabilitation framework is essential for self-employment viability.
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