title: [Current state of medical rehabilitation in the Republic of Byelarus].
abstract: Problems in the modern status of medical rehabilitation (MR) service in the Republic of Belarus, prerequisites for its creation, and prospects for development are discussed. The service is set up on the basis of laws of the Republic and normative acts of the Ministry of Health. Main aspects of these laws and acts are presented and their significance for the formation of MR service is discussed. Main stages in organization support of the service are characterized: evaluation of the disease consequences before rehabilitation measures, evaluation of the rehabilitation potential, rehabilitative measures proper, and assessment of their efficacy. Approaches to practical rehabilitation in Belarus and in foreign countries are presented in accordance with published reports. Economic efficiency of MR is discussed. Trends of research of MR service are outlined.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Val'chuk
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Il'nitskiĭ
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000639:trends*; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002094:Republic of Belarus; D012106:Research