The Teletón Centers Of Child Rehabilitation Mexico: 'El amor y la ciencia al servicio del hombre'.
This paper describes the foundation and distribution of the Teleton and Oritel networks of rehabilitation. An essential component of the Pan-American network, as reported by Dr. Jorge Hernandez Franco, Teleton follows a humanistic perspective in offering a comprehensive biopsychosocial model of therapy and care. Public engagement is central to the success of Teleton and highlights the importance of increasing public understanding of rehabilitation needs and service delivery.
Carbajal
Alejandro Parodi
AP
Centers of Infantile Rehabilitation Teleton (CRIT), Mexico.
D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019058:Community Networks / Q000191:economics*; D003906:Developing Countries; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D005653:Fund Raising / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007391:International Cooperation; D008297:Male; D008800:Mexico; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000191:economics / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010372:Pediatrics; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration