Disabled children care is a specialized care for children with disabilities “include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis”. These cares are typically performed by licensed multidisciplinary health care professionals (Professional Nurses, Physiotherapists, Doctors and other).
Some of the essential Disabled Children Care (DCC) include
- BPCM / Home Nursing
- Perform all hygiene care procedures
- Guidance and support for adequate nutrition
- Diaper care / Change
- Mobility exercises
- Passive Exercise & Massage
- Medication Administration
- Recognizing symptoms, diagnosis & Treatment
- Emergency & Symptom management
- Reduce fever (provide antipyretics)
- Relieve pain ;( provide analgesics)
- Handling any emergency case
- Treatment Adherence
- Dr. (physician) /Health officer diagnosis and treatment plan
- Emotional Support counseling Care.
- Psycho-Social Support counseling Care.
- Legal and Household Livelihood Support counseling Care.
- Referral & Follow-up.