Letter to the Editor on “Disaster Rehabilitation Response Plan: Now or Never”

Shapiro, Lauren T.; Shultz, James M.

doi:10.1097/phm.0000000000001433

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“…Rehabilitation, unlike the other phrases, very much focuses on the importance of supporting local people and significantly offering methods in which to move on from traumatic experiences that occur due to disasters. According to Bhasker et al (2020) the international medical community agree that there is a need to incorporate rehabilitation at each phase of the disaster cycle, from preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Rehabilitation is said to be the longest and most expensive phase within disaster management and, therefore, should be accessible to all disaster survivors.…”

Section: Post-disaster Recoverymentioning

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“…Rehabilitation is said to be the longest and most expensive phase within disaster management and, therefore, should be accessible to all disaster survivors. Regardless of this, rehabilitation services continue to be a low priority and previous disasters show that they are frequently neglected (Bhasker et al , 2020). Recognising the importance of this and consequently exploring platforms to share such experiences is central to this research.…”

Section: Post-disaster Recoverymentioning

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Methods and value of storytelling for stakeholders in post-disaster tourism scenarios

Wright,

Ben Salah

2024

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Purpose The tourism sector continues to be an engine for economic growth for communities (Jenkins, 1980), and in post-disaster scenarios, destination can be overwhelmed with challenges, particularly for the local community. However, it is essential to seek the most effective path of recovery for individuals and communities. Gaps in contemporary post-disaster literature remain, as the focus often centres on infrastructure and economic developments (Cox and Perry, 2011). This paper aims to address such gaps by offering new ideas around the value of recovery focusing more on the victims, their stories and the role of tourism. Design/methodology/approach As a theoretical paper, the applied method is described as a convenient approach to data collection and analysis. The methodological reasoning is down to the selection and examination of sources used to establish new theoretical understandings. The study applies a pragmatic research approach to embrace the spectrum of views that are present within the constructivist and positivist. The pragmatic philosophical approach supports multi-disciplinary studies and ensures a more holistic consideration of social conditions is embraced. Findings This paper offers new knowledge and ideas for post-disaster recovery scenarios. It presents a model that incorporates a range of (traditional, digital and immersive) methods and platforms in which stories can be shared and presented. It argues that allowing victims to share stories in different formats could support rehabilitation while also providing stronger, powerful narratives for tourists, leading to more effective tourism experiences. Originality/value Disasters leave individuals and communities in devastation and with potentially lifelong trauma. In rehabilitation of victims is a vital ingredient to the recovery of a destination and its social fabric. This research offers new ideas around the use of digital technologies to generate stories of value that not only support victims of disasters but also offer visitors the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of challenges and difficulties of dark places, often seen as a key part of the visitor experience and motive to places of tragedy.

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Section: Post-disaster Recoverymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Post-disaster Recoverymentioning

confidence: 99%

Methods and value of storytelling for stakeholders in post-disaster tourism scenarios

Wright,

Ben Salah

2024

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Weathering the storms of climate change: Preparing persons with disabilities and the physiatrists who provide their care for extreme hurricanes

Andreae,

Shultz,

Shepherd

et al. 2024

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Climate‐driven disasters have disproportionate and often devastating consequences on individuals with disabilities. Warming ocean and air temperatures are fueling more extreme tropical cyclones, further endangering those living in at‐risk regions. Although hurricane preparedness is particularly critical for those with functional impairments and/or special medical needs, studies show such persons are less ready for disasters than the general population. This review calls attention to the time‐urgent need to improve hurricane readiness among persons with disabilities. It summarizes evidence that climate change is resulting in cyclonic storms that are increasingly jeopardizing the health and safety of affected persons and reflects on how this trend may compound the particular hardships those with disabilities experience during times of disaster. It identifies unique storm‐related challenges faced by patient populations commonly cared for by physiatrists, including those with stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and limb loss. Available research pertaining to the gaps in emergency preparedness practices among persons with disabilities is reviewed as are potential strategies to mitigate barriers to achieving disaster readiness and resilience. Lastly, the review provides physiatrists with a comprehensive guide for optimally safeguarding their patients before, during, and after catastrophic hurricanes.

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Rehabilitation Response in Pandemics

Amatya

Khan

2020

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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The World Health Organization declared a pandemic due to the serious health risk posed by coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The number of infected cases is on the rise globally with escalating human, economic, and societal costs. Survivors of COVID-19 may experience a range of clinical, functional, and psychological impairments, resulting in disabilities. Many are amenable to rehabilitation intervention. The current focus of COVID-19 management is on public health measures and acute management. As patients transfer to subacute care or discharged to the community, rehabilitation services need to have a number of organizational and operational models in place to provide safe and effective care for patients and health professionals. There is need for global action by professional organizations in developing a structured rehabilitation approach for international response to disasters, including pandemics. This report proposes development of a “Rehabilitation Response Plan” to enable the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, to provide crucial leadership and governance role in liaison and coordination with the World Health Organization (and other stakeholders), to provide rehabilitation input during current and future pandemics. The key considerations include following categories: governance, coordination, communication, evaluation, and care continuum. These will strengthen rehabilitation, assist in the effective delivery of services, and provide advocacy and an international coordinated perspective.

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Letter to the Editor on “Disaster Rehabilitation Response Plan: Now or Never”

Cited by 3 publications

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Methods and value of storytelling for stakeholders in post-disaster tourism scenarios

Methods and value of storytelling for stakeholders in post-disaster tourism scenarios

Weathering the storms of climate change: Preparing persons with disabilities and the physiatrists who provide their care for extreme hurricanes

Rehabilitation Response in Pandemics

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