The academic and clinical infrastructure to build rehabilitation medicine is largely lacking in low-income countries. Here we provide helpful guides, techniques, and recommended reading to help you access the practical knowledge in building sustainable PM&R in low-income countries.
Papers & Presentations
The Covid-19 Rehabilitation Tools
At the onset of COVID-19, the International Rehabilitation Forum turned to a global team of volunteer physiatrists to come up with resources for helping hospitals plan faster discharge and promote better functional outcomes for patients. The resources include Getting Home Protocols, Patient Success Tool, and more. See the list of the full guide below.
Economics of Medicine in low resource environments
Paul Clyde is an economist and has worked with dozens of companies experimenting with different business models in low and middle-income countries. Here is a video clip from IRF's Webinar where he shares his experience working with government and business sectors in advising projects in low-income countries.
Advances in spreading physiatry across the world
Dr. John Melvin has actively contributed to the development of rehabilitation medical services for many years. He served as president of several major organizations including a founding president of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. In this video, he discusses the history of building rehabilitation services by sharing his own experience as the key driver and consultant in developing rehab medicine in China, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Yugoslavia.
Leadership in Rehabilitation Medicine
Video clip from the first meeting of the Cameroon Society of PM&R where Dr. Andy Haig, a president of IRF, talks about the key to building rehabilitation medicine leadership.
Reading on the practice of PM&R in low-income countries
Action Guides
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