Dignity, rights and capabilities in clinical rehabilitation

Siegert, Richard J.; Ward, Tony

doi:10.3109/09638288.2010.483037

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“…It has been adopted and adapted by many theorists, notably the philosopher Martha Nussbaum (, , ). Increasingly, health economists, social scientists and heath researchers are using the capabilities framework to assess the complexities inherent in public health and social care (Simon, Anand, Gray, Rugkåsa & Yeeles, ); with other theorists exploring this approach for occupational science (Townsend, ) and rehabilitation (Siegert & Ward, ).…”

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Quality of life, participation and occupational rights: A capabilities perspective

Hammell

2015

Aus Occup Therapy J

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Quality of life, participation and occupational rights: A capabilities perspective

Hammell

2015

Aus Occup Therapy J

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“…29 Flourishing is a concept which covers the multidimensionality of human life and its possible variations. 30 It expands concepts such as distributive justice, considered both economically and politically, or autonomy, which have been basic principles of bioethics, and reinforces them in relation to the goals chosen by people, and not just the rational principles of the decision.…”

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Reexamining Healthcare Justice in the Light of Empirical Data

Bermea¹,

Monteón²,

Altamirano-Bustamante³

2015

Bioethics

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This article discusses the notion of justice from a capabilities approach. We undertake an empirical analysis of the concepts of justice held by healthcare personnel, gleaned from a qualitative analysis of interviews on the subject of ethical dilemmas in everyday practice. The article states that Justice undoubtedly presents a work in progress, which implicates the link between justice as capability and human dignity. We empirically found a contrast between the views of justice based on the patient's own perceptions and those based on the perceptions of healthcare personnel. We establish the kind of actions, communication skills and justice required to build a stronger relationship between patients and healthcare professionals, which would improve prognosis, treatment efficiency and therapeutic adhesion.

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“…Siegert et al (2010) argued that rehabilitation demands the consideration of human rights and Freeden (1991) similarly assert that human rights laws were the cornerstones of rehabilitation. Therefore, a combination of well-targeted rehabilitation programmes within an overall human rights approach could significantly reduce survivors' suffering and promote healing and recovery.…”

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Rehabilitation for Survivors of the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda: What Are the Lessons Learned?

Uwamaliya

Smith

2017

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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Rehabilitation remains a significant concern among survivors of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Rehabilitation falls under tertiary prevention, which is a core function of public health. Despite efforts to introduce various rehabilitation programmes for genocide survivors in Rwanda, these initiatives have often proved inadequate in meeting their long-term needs. The failure of the Rwandan Government, international community, United Nations, and other Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) calls into serious question their commitment to international human rights laws. Rehabilitation should be regarded as a free-standing human right for genocide survivors and a human rights-based approach to the rehabilitative process should incorporate measurable outcomes based on an agreed ethical framework. The author calls upon the international community to reiterate its concerns about genocide survivors and reaffirm its commitments to human rights. The main issues discussed in this article are: the long-term needs of survivors of the 1994 genocide; what is already provided, and the gaps; how Stucki's Rehabilitation Cycle framework (a problem-solving tool) can help improve current provision; the role of the international community, NGOs, and genocide survivors' organisations in advancing rehabilitation; and the need for a human rights-based approach to rehabilitation. A strong recognition of the right to rehabilitation is crucial. An ethical framework related to the human rights-based approach should also assist in setting outcomes that can be measured against agreed standards, ensuring: rights that have been violated are identified; the accountability of each service provider in promoting rehabilitation; rehabilitation which is inclusive and non-discriminatory; participation by encouraging collaboration with survivors rather than doing things for them; and empowerment by enabling survivors to understand their rights and have the confidence to challenge or question when their rights have been violated.

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Dignity, rights and capabilities in clinical rehabilitation

Abstract: Dignity, rights and capabilities are three concepts that have the potential to enhance theory development in rehabilitation.

Cited by 15 publications

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Quality of life, participation and occupational rights: A capabilities perspective

Quality of life, participation and occupational rights: A capabilities perspective

Reexamining Healthcare Justice in the Light of Empirical Data

Rehabilitation for Survivors of the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda: What Are the Lessons Learned?

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