Appropriateness and Consciousness in Community Based Rehabilitation through Participatory Action Research
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Keywords
Thailand, community-based rehabilitation, consciousness
Abstract
Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) in Phuttamonthon District, Nakhonpathom Province, one of the metropolitan areas located in central Thailand, was examined in terms of factors influencing existence of CBR and movement of CBR participants through Participatory Action Research (PAR). The results showed some factors and consciousness or intentionality within the CBR phenomena, which could effect the sustainability of CBR. Thus, WHO’s concept of CBR may be redefined: CBR is not only a static strategy but also dynamic consciousness within a community.
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Tavee Cheausuwantavee, Assistant Professor and Director of Master's of Art Program in Rehabilitation Science, Ratchasuda College and Mahidol University
Tavee Cheausuwantavee, Ph.D., is an assistant professor and director of Master Degree of Art Program in Rehabilitation Science. He has worked at Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University, Thailand. He graduated doctoral degree in Social Administration. His academic work and specialty focus on social welfare and policy, rehabilitation administration, rehabilitation counseling and community based rehabilitation (CBR). He may be contacted at: [email protected] or [email protected]