Disability Research

KEY FINDING: The number of publications related to community integration is increasing gradually.

KEY FINDING: AYA with SBH may face an elevated risk for eating disorders/disordered eating compared to typically developing peers due to bowel/bladder management, mobility issues, and eating aversions.

KEY FINDING: The expert panel identified three clusters of priorities: engaging with all levels of government to support accessible housing efforts.

KEY FINDING: The WORQ showed good internal consistency and test–retest reliability.

KEY FINDING: Paid work, absence of financial hardship, and higher subjective social status were related to higher belongingness, higher relationship satisfaction, and fewer problems with social interactions.

KEY FINDING: Participants had a higher level of disability than 80% to 90% of the general population, yet regular participation was realistic and feasible.

KEY FINDING: The systematic review found that physical activity improved walking ability, function, balance, sleep, activities of daily living, female sexual function, and depression in participants with MS.

KEY FINDING: The Internet was a commonly used resource, with a high value placed on social media interaction among peers.

KEY FINDING: Scarf injuries disproportionately affect adolescent girls from low-income backgrounds due to the affordability of autorickshaws.

KEY FINDING: Most participants (72%) experienced a delayed discharge from the hospital.