Employment supports for adults with disabilities in low- and middleincome countries : a Campbell systematic review

Abstract: Objective: To identify, appraise and synthesise studies of interventions to improve labour market outcomes of adults in developing countries with physical and/or sensory disabilities. Method: Systematic review methods, following Campbell Collaboration guidelines, were utilised. A comprehensive search was used to identify relevant studies published between 1990 and 2013, which were graded for study quality and a narrative approach used to synthesis the research evidence. Results: Fourteen studies covering a wide range of interventions met the inclusion criteria. Although individual studies reported improvements in outcomes, heterogeneity was high and studies were generally of poor methodological quality. Conclusions: There is a lack of high quality research evidence to inform decision-making in this area. Stakeholders should be cautious when interpreting the results of the current evidence base