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Heidari S, Irannezhad F, Feili Balavi H. Rehabilitation Teams Across the Disaster: A Field Report. Func Disabil J 2024; 7 (1) : 314.1
URL: http://fdj.iums.ac.ir/article-1-271-en.html
URL: http://fdj.iums.ac.ir/article-1-271-en.html
1- Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , heidari.sa@iums.ac.ir
2- Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran.
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Background and Objectives: The article highlights the crucial role of rehabilitation teams in managing disasters. While the importance of rehabilitation in the post-disaster phase is well-recognized, the article underscores the need for greater emphasis on pre-disaster planning and mitigation efforts.
Case Presentation: A case study on the 2017 Kermanshah earthquake illustrates the challenges and successes of physiotherapy in disaster relief. The Iranian Physiotherapy Association (IPA) swiftly established a temporary clinic staffed by volunteers. Physiotherapy addressed a range of injuries, including soft tissue and neurological problems. Challenges in delivering physiotherapy services during emergencies include resource constraints, accessibility issues, and infrastructure damage.
Conclusion: The article concludes that improvements in these areas can significantly enhance physiotherapy services during crises, leading to better recovery outcomes for survivors. Increased collaboration of rehabilitation teams and implementing research, may improve disaster preparedness and response.
Case Presentation: A case study on the 2017 Kermanshah earthquake illustrates the challenges and successes of physiotherapy in disaster relief. The Iranian Physiotherapy Association (IPA) swiftly established a temporary clinic staffed by volunteers. Physiotherapy addressed a range of injuries, including soft tissue and neurological problems. Challenges in delivering physiotherapy services during emergencies include resource constraints, accessibility issues, and infrastructure damage.
Conclusion: The article concludes that improvements in these areas can significantly enhance physiotherapy services during crises, leading to better recovery outcomes for survivors. Increased collaboration of rehabilitation teams and implementing research, may improve disaster preparedness and response.
Article number: 314.1
Keywords: Disaster management, Rehabilitation teams, Preparedness, Response, Physiotherapy Occupational therapists, Audiologists, Optometrists
Type of Study: Case Study |
Subject:
Emergency Preparedness
Received: 2024/08/20 | Accepted: 2024/08/24 | Published: 2024/03/2
Received: 2024/08/20 | Accepted: 2024/08/24 | Published: 2024/03/2
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