RESEARCH ON INCLUSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES IN SELECTED TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES

The rehabilitation system in Ukraine is currently in the process of active development. The full-scale invasion caught the country at the beginning of the implementation of new approaches in the healthcare sector, which, in particular, involves the development of rehabilitation services under the medical guarantees program. At the same time, the war forced the development of rehabilitation at a frantic pace, sometimes taking steps that would not have been applied in peacetime.

In times of war, the need for rehabilitation grows extremely rapidly: every year, about 250,000 patients, including military and civilians, need comprehensive rehabilitation. This process includes both physical and psychological recovery, which is important both for those injured on the battlefield and for civilians
affected by hostilities.

The development of rehabilitation services at the local community level deserves special attention. The hostilities have caused massive injuries and numerous psychological traumas that affect not only combatants but also the general civilian population. In addition, there is a growing need for rehabilitation of patients after serious illnesses or surgeries and the elderly. At the same time, rehabilitation of people with disabilities has been and remains extremely important.

One of the critical aspects is access to modern methods and resources to provide quality rehabilitation. Many people in communities still face a lack of proper services, which significantly limits their ability to integrate into society and lead a full life. In addition, given the scale of the problem, psychosocial rehabilitation is especially important to help reduce the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is common among military and civilian victims of war.

Thus, research into the relevance of rehabilitation in Ukraine at the local community level is an important step in identifying key problems and developing effective approaches to addressing them. The purpose of this study is to provide a detailed analysis of the existing system of rehabilitation services in communities, assess their relevance to current needs, and develop recommendations for improving the accessibility and quality of these services.

The results of the study can serve as a basis for improving the rehabilitation system at the local level and help thousands of Ukrainians return to a full and active life.