African Occupational Therapy Research (Clinical)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020)

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A Case Study on the Retention of Daily Living Skills Following a Structured Training Programme for Adults with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities in Dakar, Senegal

Aïssatou Diop, Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18543497
Published: April 22, 2020

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Analyzing the retention of daily living skills six months after a structured training program for adults with moderate intellectual disabilities in Dakar in Senegal. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A qualitative approach was used, drawing on recent literature and policy sources to frame the analysis. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Analyzing the retention of daily living skills six months after a structured training program for adults with moderate intellectual disabilities in Dakar, Senegal, Africa, Medicine, case study This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Aïssatou Diop (2020). A Case Study on the Retention of Daily Living Skills Following a Structured Training Programme for Adults with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities in Dakar, Senegal. African Occupational Therapy Research (Clinical), Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020), 30-47. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18543497

Keywords

Intellectual disabilityDaily living skillsSkills retentionSub-Saharan AfricaStructured training programmeCase studyNeurodevelopmental disorders

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