Evaluation of the implementation outcomes of the framework and strategy for disability and rehabilitation for South Africa: a mixed-methods study protocol

Authors

  • Naeema AR Hussein El Kout Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Therapeutic Sciences, The University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Sonti Pilusa The South African Society of Physiotherapy, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Natalie Benjamin Damons Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Therapeutic Sciences, The South African Society of Physiotherapy, Johannesburg, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v7i4.587

Keywords:

Policy analysis, disability, implementation research, rehabilitation, access to health care

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of disability is increasing. The rights of persons with disabilities have not been upheld and health policy is a tool to actualise these rights. The Framework and Strategy for Disability and Rehabilitation (FSDR) for South Africa (2015-2022) has expired but the implementation process has not been evaluated to inform future disability policy implementation.

Objectives: To evaluate the perceptions of the implementation of the FSDR to develop implementation strategies.

Method: An explanatory mixed methods study comprising of a document review, semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with stakeholders involved in the implementation process of the FSDR in Gauteng province, will be employed. The document review and interview transcript analysis will utilise initially inductive thematic analysis (Alhojailen), followed by deductive analysis using established implementation science frameworks. Data will be triangulated from semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions to develop implementation strategies for future disability policy.

Clinical implications: This study will contribute to the field of policy analysis, as well as improving the implementation of future disability policy in South Africa to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. The study findings may also be used as a tool for advocacy to improve rehabilitation service provision in South Africa.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 07 No. 04 Oct’23 Page: 277-285

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Published

2023-10-17

How to Cite

Kout, N. A. H. E., Pilusa, S., & Damons, N. B. (2023). Evaluation of the implementation outcomes of the framework and strategy for disability and rehabilitation for South Africa: a mixed-methods study protocol. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 7(4), 277–285. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v7i4.587

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 4 (2023)

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Review Articles

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