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Facilitators and barriers to the implementation of a caregiver-led training programme for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in rural Malawi.

PubMed / PLoS One · 2026-09-01 · By Bakuwa TC, Saloojee G, Slemming W · PloS one

A qualitative study examined what helped and hindered the rollout of a caregiver-led rehabilitation program for children with cerebral palsy in rural Malawi. Researchers identified contextual factors—including resource constraints, community attitudes, and caregiver capacity—that shaped how well the program could be delivered in a low-resource setting. Findings carry implications for physical therapists and rehabilitation professionals designing task-shifted or community-based interventions in similar environments.

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