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Rehabilitation Expenditure for People with Disabilities: Strategies for Improvement and Achieving Equity in Health
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Zahra Najafi   , Kianoush Abdi |
| of Healthcare Management, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Social Health Research Institute, Department of Rehabilitation Management, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (992 Views) |
The need for rehabilitation services—an essential component of achieving Universal Health Coverage—has increased in recent years, driven by the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, rising rates of accidents and injuries, and an aging population. Given the inherently high cost of rehabilitation services, along with global trends that have generally raised healthcare costs, individuals who require these services often face significant challenges in accessing adequate care. Therefore, addressing this issue and taking action to reduce the financial burden on persons with disabilities to ensure equitable access to necessary rehabilitation services is essential. This policy brief reviews the financial challenges associated with rehabilitation services and offers strategies for improving the current situation |
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| Keywords: Health Care Costs, Health Equity, Persons with Disabilities, Rehabilitation |
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Letter: Policy brief |
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Received: 2025/03/15 | Accepted: 2025/04/13 | ePublished ahead of print: 2025/06/21 | Published: 2025/07/23
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