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ArticleJournal of health, population, and nutrition2024

Impact of model physiotherapy centres in reducing the burden among the caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in the rural area of Tamil Nadu: a study protocol.

Vadivelan Kanniappan, Prakash Muthuperumal, P Venkataraman, T S Veeragoudhaman, Balaji Chinnasami, Manikumar Muthiah, Abishek Jayapal Rajeswari, Manju Bashini Manoharan, Shrisruthi Suresh, Ashok Natesan

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Vadivelan KanniappanSRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India. vadivelk@srmist.edu.in.
Prakash MuthuperumalSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
P VenkataramanDepartment of Medical Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
T S VeeragoudhamanSRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
Balaji ChinnasamiDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
Manikumar MuthiahSRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
Abishek Jayapal RajeswariSRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
Manju Bashini ManoharanSRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
Shrisruthi SureshSRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
Ashok NatesanSRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.

Funding

SRM Institute of Science and Technology,India SRMIST/R/AR(A)/SERI2023/174/23-4245
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Abstract

backgroundApproximately 1 in 8 children under the age of 6 in Tamil Nadu are diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), yet only a fraction of these children receives proper medical care. The unequal distribution of healthcare services is mainly due to the lack of accessibility, especially in rural areas, leading to a significant burden on caregivers. This research aims to alleviate caregiver burden and reduce disability in preschool children by establishing model clinics or specialized outreach centers in rural villages, supported by SRM Institute of Science and Technology under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Scheme.(UBA-SRMIST).

methodsThe study will commence with screening all preschool children registered in Anganwadi in the designated villages. Tailored model clinics will be set up in these villages based on the prevalence of NDD. Once established, children diagnosed with NDD will undergo rehabilitation for a year. Baseline and endline assessments will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the model center on both the child's disability and the caregiver burden. DISCUSSION: This research will demonstrate the effectiveness of a model outreach center in rural villages in reducing disability levels in children and alleviating caregiver burden by eliminating the need for long travels to access rehabilitation services. The findings of this study will not only contribute to the objectives of UBA-SRMIST in uplifting villages but also facilitate the creation of registries and provision of data to the government for the implementation of policies that address the current disparities in healthcare access. Trial registration Trail has been registered under Clinical Trials Registry-India (CTRI/2024/06/069196).

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CaregiversNeurodevelopmental DisordersRural PopulationCaregiver BurdenChildChild, PreschoolChildren with DisabilitiesCost of IllnessFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHumansIndiaInfantMaleMulticenter Studies as TopicPhysical Therapy ModalitiesInequitable health accessModel ClinicNeurodevelopmentPhysiotherapyTamil NaduUnnat Bharat Abhiyan

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