Understanding the wider needs of children with disabilities
It is easy for all of us to focus in on our own area of expertise, and treat just one aspect of a child’s health. For the typical community eye worker this focus is, of course, on providing eye care. In reality, most children and their families will have much broader needs and priorities. Without ad...
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Understanding the wider needs of children with disabilities |
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International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London |
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Community Eye Health Journal |
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It is easy for all of us to focus in on our own area of expertise, and treat just one aspect of a child’s health. For the typical community eye worker this focus is, of course, on providing eye care. In reality, most children and their families will have much broader needs and priorities. Without addressing these other issues, or at least referring families to other services, your work may have less impact. |
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Disability Research Bangladesh Disabled people Health systems Low-income countries Referral Rehabilitation |
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