Reflections of the COVID-19 pandemic on health problems of children with special needs.
Ayse DostSura KayaRamazan KurucayBerkan SezenMehmet AkinciNihal SunalPublished in: Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc (2023)
The current research emphasized the significant impacts on the health of children with physical and mental disabilities and loss of opportunity, as their education was considerably interrupted during the quarantine. During a pandemic, the regular evaluation of health benefits/risks is essential to ensure the continuity of medical follow-up, rehabilitation, education, and support mechanisms for children with disabilities.