Challenges in Human Health Workforce

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Which region had the highest number of persons with functional difficulty?

Region IV-A (CALABARZON) (correct)

National Capital Region

Region III (Central Luzon)

BARMM

What was the ratio of males to females among those with functional difficulties?

80 males for every 100 females (correct)

100 males for every 80 females

100 males for every 55 females

55 males for every 45 females

What is one of the first steps in program management for addressing disabilities?

Conducting a formal health survey

Establishing contact with organizations of persons with disabilities (correct)

Developing a new health technology

Analyzing workforce statistics

Which region reported the lowest number of persons with functional difficulties?

BARMM Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of persons with functional difficulties were females?

55.6% Signup and view all the answers

What approach is suggested for addressing the needs of persons with disabilities?

Discussing perceived needs in regular gatherings Signup and view all the answers

Which challenges are primarily highlighted regarding functional difficulties?

Social integration and support Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of the data indicating a higher number of females with functional difficulties?

The need for targeted support for women Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary aim of strengthening collaboration with stakeholders regarding health services for persons with disabilities?

To improve response to health services for PWDs. Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor in ensuring the accessibility of rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities?

Prohibiting discrimination in multiple sectors. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the collection of reliable data on health-related issues of persons with disabilities vital?

To develop and implement evidence-based policies. Signup and view all the answers

Which challenge is identified regarding health technology products for persons with communication and swallowing disorders?

There is a lack of culturally appropriate options. Signup and view all the answers

What is one proposed policy action regarding health service packages for persons with disabilities?

Increasing the number of stakeholders involved in policy making. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of enhancing the capacity of health providers for better service delivery to persons with disabilities?

Regularly updating their knowledge on PWDs' needs. Signup and view all the answers

What should an SLP do if a conflict arises between their responsibilities to their employer and their client?

First bring the situation to the attention of their employer. Signup and view all the answers

What issue arises concerning the availability of products designed for persons with communication disorders?

Products often do not cater to specific user needs. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a critical aspect of partnerships in stakeholder collaboration?

Promoting respect and communication among participants. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary responsibility of an SLP in cases of unethical management practices?

To seek reasonable changes in the circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

How does the health system aim to support individuals with disabilities regarding service delivery?

By ensuring the affordability of health services. Signup and view all the answers

What is one challenge faced in offering user training for health technology products for persons with disabilities?

Limited number of skilled trainers available. Signup and view all the answers

How can existing conditions hinder effective collaboration among stakeholders?

By creating barriers to trust and respect. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can impede health data collection?

Inadequate resources and technology. Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for maintaining ethical standards in SLP practice?

Balancing client, employer, and professional standards. Signup and view all the answers

What challenge might affect the implementation of health information systems?

Resistance to change from professionals. Signup and view all the answers

What type of interaction should SLPs have with clients and their families for effective therapy?

Collaborative and respectful engagement. Signup and view all the answers

What is critical for the development of effective partnerships among stakeholders?

Open and honest communication. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the responsibilities of an SLP regarding client interactions?

Engage in consistent and constructive feedback. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals are reported to have severe disabilities according to the WHO Service Platforms for Rehabilitation?

12% Signup and view all the answers

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, what proportion of the household population reported difficulty in functioning?

8.7% Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can be considered a challenge in health information systems amidst disability data?

Inadequate health data collection methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the disability prevalence rate mentioned for the general population?

15-16% Signup and view all the answers

What challenge related to the workforce is indicated in the context of health services delivery?

Difficulty in recruiting personnel for specialized clinics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of identifying stakeholders in CBR/CBID programs?

To enhance collaboration and resource mobilization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a crucial aspect of health data collection for CBR/CBID programs?

Updating the database of persons with disabilities regularly Signup and view all the answers

What type of health service platform is characterized by outreach efforts?

Community-based Signup and view all the answers

How many persons aged five years and over reported difficulty in functioning according to the 2020 Census?

8,469,426 Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge faced in health technology related to CBR/CBID implementation?

Lack of standardized health technologies across regions Signup and view all the answers

What does the health information system in CBR/CBID programs primarily focus on?

Supporting inclusive programs for health, education, and social services Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of health service delivery mentioned?

Specialized Care Hospital Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant issue with defining the disability population in health data collection?

Underreporting of disability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a human workforce challenge in CBR/CBID programs?

Insufficient training options for key service providers and families Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population with disabilities was recorded in the National Statistics Authority 2010 Census?

1.57% Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

### Challenges to the Human Health Workforce

Region IV-A (CALABARZON) had the highest number of persons with functional difficulty in at least one domain, with 1,115,034 persons.
Region III (Central Luzon) has 1,046,090 persons with functional difficulty in at least one domain.
National Capital Region has 958,859 persons with functional difficulty in at least one domain.
BARMM had the lowest number with 128,410 persons with functional difficulty in at least one domain.
More females (55.6%) than males (44.4%) have at least one domain of functional difficulty.
The sex ratio of persons with functional difficulty is 80 males for every 100 females.

Program Management Cycle

Pre-Planning/Situational Analysis:
- Establish contact with an organization of persons with disabilities or parents of children with disabilities.
- During regular gatherings, discuss their perceived needs, challenges, and possible solutions.
- Provide SLPs with regular feedback and access to training and professional development.

Situations Requiring Ethical Decision Making

Situations Related to SLP Practice:
- Therapist interaction with client/family
- CS interaction with interns
- Management interaction with therapists
- Therapist interaction with management
- Teacher interacting with students
- SLP interaction with the general public

Partnerships Among Stakeholders

Ethical Question: What factors limit the development of effective and respectful partnerships?
Key Areas:
- Accessibility, availability, and affordability of habilitation and rehabilitation services for PWDs, including children with disabilities
- Development and implementation of policies and guidelines, health service packages, including financing and provider payment schemes for health services of PWDs
- Capacity building of health providers and stakeholders in improving the health status of PWDs
- Strengthening collaboration and synergy with stakeholders to improve response to health services for PWDs through regular dialogues and interactions
- Facilitating the collection, analysis, and dissemination of reliable, timely, and complete data and researches on health-related issues of PWDs in order to develop and implement evidence-based policies

Challenges to Health Technology and Products

Are products for persons with communication and swallowing disorders accessible and affordable?
Do these products meet the users' needs?
Are they culturally appropriate?
Are there enough service providers to fit and provide user training?

Challenges to Health Information Systems

World Disability Prevalence Rate: 15-16%
- National Statistics Authority (2010) Census of Population and Housing: 1.443 million persons (1.57%) with disability
- National Disability Prevalence Survey Rate (2016): 12% have severe disability
- Philippine Statistics Authority (2020) Census of Population and Housing: Of the 97.60 million household population five years old and over, there were 8,469,426 persons five years old and over (nearly 9 in every 100 persons {8.7%}) reported to have difficulty in functioning in at least one of the six domains.

Health System Delivery (WHO Service Platforms for Rehabilitation)

General Referral Clinic
Specialized Referral Clinic
Community-based
Outreach type
Integrated

Challenges to Health Financing

Conduct a CBR/CBID orientation
Conduct a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats)
Identify stakeholders
Request and update the database of persons with disabilities
Conduct an inventory of community resources

Planning and Design

Organizational structure (if a local development disability council is formed)
Training options that build the capacities of the persons with disability leaders, parents of children with disabilities, and other key frontliners who provide services to persons with disabilities
Services and responsible agencies/organizations
Proposed budget
Legislation (Passage of a CBR resolution or ordinance)
Monitoring and evaluation plan

Implementation and Monitoring

CBR/CBID Programs would need to establish the following:
- Referral systems for identification of persons with disabilities and their needs
- Provision of (build up on existing to make it disability inclusive or create new programs that are inclusive or specific) for health, education, livelihood, and social services
- Capacity-building of key service providers, persons with disabilities, their leaders, and their families
- Organization development of persons with disabilities
- Continuous alliance building
- Monitoring mechanism on their agreed CBR/CBID plan

Evaluation

CBR/CBID Programs would need to establish the following:
- CBR/CBID program designs should have parameters for evaluation

Health Trends

Ageing
Chronic Disease
Violence and Injury
Conflict
Natural Disasters
Congenital
Communicable Disease
Maternal health and malnutrition
Child survival

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This quiz explores the challenges faced by the human health workforce, particularly regarding functional difficulties within various regions in the Philippines. It discusses demographic data, including the prevalence of these difficulties among genders, and introduces concepts related to program management and stakeholder engagement.