A guide for district health and rehabilitation managers.
This guide contains recommendations for strengthening disability prevention ...attribute-to-highlight medbox">and rehabilitation within primary health care services. It is addressed to rehabilitation and general health care personnel within district health services, in particular to the managers of those services
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This background document (EUR/RC72/BG/7) was considered and adopted by the WHO Regional Committee for Europe at its 72nd session (Tel Aviv, Israel, 12–14 September 2022), together with the working document (EUR/RC72/7) ...s="attribute-to-highlight medbox">and information document (EUR/RC72/INF./4). The Regional Committee adopted resolution EUR/RC72/R3, in which it endorsed the framework.
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Strengthening rehabilitation in health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience: policy brief outlines the evidence for ...ute-to-highlight medbox">rehabilitation in emergencies and the need for greater preparedness of rehabilitation services. It shows how existing guidelines support the integration of rehabilitation in emergencies and sets out the steps that decision-makers can take to better integrate rehabilitation into health emergency preparedness and response.
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Findings from field research in Malawi and current literature.
This research aims to identify a core set of clinical skills for working in
a Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) setting, and to discuss whether they are appropriate for task shifting to a new or... an alternative cadre of rehabilitation workers.
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Review of disability issues and rehabilitation services in 29 african countries.
Accessed online March 2018
The World Health Organization (WHO) provides a collection of case studies titled "Stories from the Field," highlighting global efforts to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as ...cancer, diabetes, heart, and lung diseases. These narratives showcase how various countries implement WHO's technical guidance to improve NCD outcomes through cost-effective and equitable interventions. The stories cover topics like integrating NCD care into primary health systems, enhancing cancer treatment accessibility, and supporting individuals with NCDs during health emergencies. By sharing these experiences, WHO aims to inspire and inform global health initiatives targeting NCDs.
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A guide for strengthening the basic nursing curriculum
Accessed online March 2018
The war in Gaza has resulted in thousands of amputations, including early estimates of over 1000 children, all of whom have immediate and life-long needs. Surgical amputations performed under extremely difficult conditions are likely to be sub-optim...al, meaning many of those amputated will require further surgery. People with amputations also require early and ongoing rehabilitation and access to a long-term prosthetics service. In Gaza, at present, none of this is possible due to damage or destruction of services, premises, displacement and scattering of rehabilitation professionals around Gaza strip and abroad and insecurity.
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Mainstreaming Persons with Disabilities into Society
This guide is designed to support mid-level rehabilitation workers on work with infants, children and young adults with spina bifida and hydrocepha...lus and their families. The manual includes information on the types, signs and causes of spina bifida and hydrocephalus, assessment of the level of development of those affected, and suggestions to promote normal development, mobility and self-care
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