%A Raj, Vijay Samuel %A Thomas, Mincy %T Effectiveness of training community-based rehabilitation workers on multiple disabilities: A pilot study %9 Original Article %D 2015 %J International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences %R 10.4103/2278-344X.167654 %P 259-262 %V 4 %N 4 %U https://www.ijhas.in/article.asp?issn=2278-344X;year=2015;volume=4;issue=4;spage=259;epage=262;aulast=Raj %8 October 1, 2015 %X Context: Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) as a developmental strategy addresses the needs of people with disabilities and their family. CBR personals at remote rural play an important role in early detection and prevention of disabilities. The identification with proper guidance can help to overcome the scarcity in early detection. An effective training for rehabilitation workers should contain training program emphasis on multiple disabilities. Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of training CBR personal with relation to knowledge on multiple disabilities. Settings and Design: An experimental design of 12 month's intervention confined to Chamarajanagar district. Subjects and Methods: A total of 20 subjects of trained CBR personals with the age group of 20–45 years were included in this study. The initial baseline evaluation was performed with a pretest questionnaire to assess their knowledge. The training with practical exposure on multiple disabilities was carried out at an interval of 3 months. The posttest at 12 months was analyzed. Statistical Analysis Used: SPSS version 16 for Windows was used for analysis. The results were statistically analyzed using paired test, Chi-square test, and ANOVA for between and within the groups. Results: The results showed significance on effectiveness of training. There was an improvement in outcome measures reflecting on identification and management of disabilities. Conclusions: The knowledge regarding early identification of disabilities plays an important role. Implementation of training methods on a regular interval and as a part in continuing education plays an important source for better outcome. %0 Journal Article %I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications %@ 2278-344X