New paths to a better life
Based on a grant from VELUX FONDEN, a new white paper describes the status of rehabilitation efforts in Denmark and presents recommendations for rehabilitation programmes that help an increasing number of Danes live independent and active lives.
“For me, rehabilitation is about a dignified life. And about making everyday life work.” So says one of the eight users who have been involved in the work on preparing a new white paper on rehabilitation, which was launched at an event on 30 March.
A lot has happened in the field of rehabilitation since the first white paper was published back in 2004.
The field has developed, researchers have gained more knowledge of the effects of rehabilitation, and more people are being offered treatment, training or psychosocial interventions that can help them lead independent and active lives.
The white paper presents a definition of rehabilitation which is generally agreed upon in Denmark:
Rehabilitation is offered to people who experience or are at risk of experiencing limitations in their physical, mental, cognitive and/or social functioning in their day-to-day life. The purpose of rehabilitation is to enable a meaningful life with the highest possible level of activity, participation, mastery of daily tasks, and quality of life. Rehabilitation is a collaborative process between a person, their family, professionals and other relevant parties. Rehabilitation programmes are targeted, systematic and based on the person’s perspectives and overall life circumstances
Based on a grant from VELUX FONDEN, a new white paper describes the status of rehabilitation efforts in Denmark and presents recommendations for rehabilitation programmes that help an increasing number of Danes live independent and active lives.
“For me, rehabilitation is about a dignified life. And about making everyday life work.” So says one of the eight users who have been involved in the work on preparing a new white paper on rehabilitation, which was launched at an event on 30 March.
A lot has happened in the field of rehabilitation since the first white paper was published back in 2004.
The field has developed, researchers have gained more knowledge of the effects of rehabilitation, and more people are being offered treatment, training or psychosocial interventions that can help them lead independent and active lives.