Cross-sectional study on rehabilitation service needs in disabled people under the Iran Health Insurance Organization, highlighting significant utilization challenges.
Key Points
Only 41% of disabled individuals who needed rehabilitation services received them, highlighting a major gap in healthcare access.
Financial inability emerged as the most significant barrier, with 76% unable to afford treatment, limiting service utilization.
The study involved 3676 participants selected from a national sample, ensuring a comprehensive overview of service needs across provinces.
Enhancing health insurance coverage could significantly increase access to rehabilitation services, improving health outcomes for disabled people.