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. 2019 Jan;11(1):35–44. doi: 10.5249/jivr.v11i1.1036

Table 2. The main themes, categories and sub-categories revealed through content analysis of the interviews.

Themes Sub-themes Codes
Importance of assistive devices for users
Permanent and temporary users
The increasing unmet needs for rehabilitation Absence of assistive devices
Continuity of physical rehabilitation services
Leave behind persons with disabilities
Proper immobilization
Indispensable intervention Physical rehabilitation in pre-hospital care Consultation with rescue and relief workers
Triage assistance
Management of simple complications
Proper consultation for patients
Physical rehabilitation in hospital care Immediate rehabilitation programs
Injuries from vertebral column trauma
Injuries requiring amputation
Rehabilitation not in focus in national health system
Lack of responsibility
Shortage of specialists and resources
The lack of effective responsible body Poor link between medical specialists and rehabilitation
Accessibility problems
Barriers for continuous intervention Low general knowledge about rehabilitation
Lack of planning
Disaster-related competencies Lack of practical education for students
Resistance of rehabilitation specialists
Services not free of charge
Under-prioritization by government Refusal to accept by disaster managers
Not developing guidelines and teams
Coordination among organizations
Role of Iranian Red Crescent Society
Recent developments in rehabilitation Role of National Welfare Organization
Role of Health Ministry
Transporting severe disabled to facility
Opportunities for intervention Family was unable to support
International aid
National and international NGOs, volunteers and private sector NGOs
Volunteers
Private sector
Community and Family Based Rehabilitation FBR is conducted at national level
CBR covers rural districts