Community integration of adults with disabilities post discharge from an in-patient rehabilitation unit in the Western Cape

This study investigates how well adults with disabilities reintegrate into their communities after being discharged from a rehabilitation center. Community integration includes resuming normal life activities and roles. The study uses the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI) to measure community integration. This index assesses various aspects of daily living and social participation. The results show that participants experienced challenges in areas like mobility, work, recreation, and social activities, indicating poor community reintegration overall.

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  The mean overall RNLI score was 66.3 (± 25.5), indicating relatively low community reintegration among participants.
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  Participants scored highest in ‘personal relationships’ and ‘presentation of self’ domains.
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  The lowest mean score was observed in the ‘work or meaningful activities’ domain, highlighting a significant challenge in this area.