Unmet needs for rehabilitation service of middle-aged and older adult residents in Chengdu, Sichuan, China: A cross-sectional study

Abstract To investigate the unmet needs for rehabilitation services among middle-aged and older adults in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, and identify the associated factors. This cross-sectional study was conducted on middle-aged and older adults in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, between 2015 and 2016. The questionnaire included demographic data and questions about rehabilitation needs. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the associated factors of unmet needs for rehabilitation services. Among 663 participants, 91.70% needed medical rehabilitation (608/663), 26.55% of who need auxiliary equipment (176/663), 77.07% of who need daily care and social participation (511/663), and 79.34% of who need recreational therapy activities (526/663), while