An Evaluation of the Role of Artificial Limbs and Economic Support in Improving Quality of Life of Physically Challenged People

Agency : Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), Jaipur

The main objectives of this study were to assess the contribution of artificial limbs and economic support provided by BMVSS, Jaipur in improving the quality of life for physically challenged people. This study is based on individual interviews with nearly 550 randomly selected beneficiaries of the program spread over past ten years. The study has examined the improvement in the quality of life of beneficiaries from the perspective of emotional, personal and social life, ability to perform the activities of daily life as well as ability to follow economic pursuits.

The findings give a deep insight into the process of adaptation of artificial support system to manage the life by physically challenged people.


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