Background: Aging is an unavoidable process associated with various physical, psychological, and social changes. The elderly population in Bangladesh is rapidly increasing. Ageing leads to functional limitations, mental ...

Background: Dementia is a syndrome of deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities. There is very little research on family caregiver experiences among individuals with ...

Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive activities, with a worldwide prevalence of approximately 1 ...

Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) affects over 537 million people worldwide, with rising cases in Bangladesh. This chronic condition impairs ADL performance, reducing quality of life. However, its impact in ...

Background: Self-advocacy empowers individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) to assert their rights and overcome barriers like inaccessible infrastructure, societal stigma, and inadequate healthcare. SCI affects not ...

Background: Personality disorders severely restrict social and occupational functioning, affecting 7.8% of the global population (Winsper et al., 2020). While studies worldwide highlight their impact, there is a ...

Background: Body image is a multifaceted concept incorporating cognitive, perceptual, emotional, and behavioral components, influenced by cultural standards and body appreciation. Body appreciation, essential for ...

Background: Disasters mainly impact vulnerable groups, particularly people with disabilities, who face unique challenges during preparing for response and recovery. Despite Bangladesh's frequent exposure to natural ...

Background: Supportive seating can play an important role in caregiving and parenting as it assists children’s daily life management. Without support many children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) cannot sit. Evidence suggested ...

Background: The Child Occupational Self-Assessment (COSA), a self-report of occupational competence and value for activities, may provide occupational therapists with a greater understanding of children’s occupational ...