ArticleJournal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
Challenges in Healthcare Management of Individuals with Special Needs in Malaysia: Perceptions of Caregivers.
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- Addressing health equity through healthcare social enterprises: a qualitative multiple case study of service delivery strategies in Malaysia.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Creativity and job satisfaction among nurses in iran: a descriptive-correlational study.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Functional difficulty among children in Malaysia - findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2024Article
- Analysis of Oral Health Literacy in Caregivers of Special Needs Individuals in Special Schools and Social Institutions in Jakarta.Dentistry journal · 2023Article
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Abstract
Aims and Objectives: A "caregiver" is responsible for managing the basic needs of others, including individuals with special needs (IWSNs). Caregivers play an important role in the well-being of IWSNs, though caring can lead to a decline in health and quality of life. This qualitative study aimed to investigate the perceived healthcare challenges faced by caregivers of IWSNs in Malaysia. Materials and Methods: Thirty-two primary caregivers were interviewed via audio-recorded semistructured focus group discussions to investigate their perceived barriers and challenges in caring for IWSNs. The qualitative data were then analyzed via thematic analysis. Results: Thirty-two participants took part in a total of nine discussion sessions, where the majority were females ( Conclusion: Primary caregivers in Malaysia face challenges with healthcare facilities and staff, gaining support from the community, family, and government, burning out, and feeling guilty as well as behavior issues of their IWSN. Thus, understanding these challenges is vital in providing healthcare services that cater to not only IWSNs but also their caregivers to ensure the success and well-being of all involved.
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