ArticleAfrican journal of disability2026
Views of healthcare professionals regarding care of children with intellectual disability: A qualitative study in Vhembe district, Limpopo province.
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- Psychological interventions and mental health outcomes among caregivers of children with intellectual disability: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
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Background: Intellectual disability is a significant concern to both mothers and healthcare professionals. This is because of the support and care needed by these children. Healthcare professionals face various challenges while providing support to mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. Objectives: The study focused on exploring the views of healthcare professionals regarding the healthcare of children with intellectual disabilities in the Vhembe district, Limpopo Province. Method: A qualitative, explorative and descriptive design was used to explore the views of 15 participants who were selected purposively. In-depth individual interviews were used to collect data from the healthcare professionals who were working in paediatric wards. The data were analysed using Tesch's eight steps. Measures to ensure trustworthiness were adhered to throughout the study. Results: This study revealed that a shortage of healthcare professionals, especially nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, had a negative impact when providing healthcare for a child with intellectual disability. Moreover, a lack of experienced personnel to care for these children and a lack of training were found to be challenges faced by healthcare professionals. Conclusion: Increasing the number of healthcare staff and providing training to them in intellectual disability care to enhance knowledge, competency, and skills were found to be effective strategies that help provide the needed emotional, psychological, and social support for children with intellectual disabilities and their mothers. Contribution: This study adds to the literature by highlighting the vital role played by nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists in supporting children with intellectual disabilities and their mothers.
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