SynthesisInternational journal of public health2015
A systematic literature review of the quality of evidence for injury and rehabilitation interventions in humanitarian crises.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of humanitarian health interventions: a systematic review of literature published between 2013 and 2021.BMJ open · 2023Pooled it
- Delivering trauma and rehabilitation interventions to women and children in conflict settings: a systematic review.BMJ global health · 2020Pooled it
- Crossing the blood-brain barrier: neurotrauma in disasters and resource-limited settings.Trauma surgery & acute care open · 2026Review
- Building hope: early rehabilitation response of the international committee of the red cross post beirut port blast.Conflict and health · 2024Article
- Primary care occupational, physical, and respiratory therapy role adaptation in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.BMC primary care · 2024Article
- Assessing independence in mobility activities in trauma care: Validity and reliability of the Activity Independence Measure-Trauma (AIM-T) in humanitarian settings.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
- Ways to improve surgical outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.Bulletin of the World Health Organization · 2022Article
- Monitoring independence in daily life activities after trauma in humanitarian settings: Item reduction and assessment of content validity of the Activity Independence Measure-Trauma (AIM-T).PLOS global public health · 2022Article
- Use of COVID-19 evidence in humanitarian settings: the need for dynamic guidance adapted to changing humanitarian crisis contexts.Conflict and health · 2021Article
- A Focus Group Study to Understand the Perspectives of Physiotherapists on Barriers and Facilitators to Advancing Rehabilitation in Low-Resource and Conflict Settings.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Nephrology in Bosnia and Herzegovina: impact of the 1992-95 war.Clinical kidney journal · 2018Article
- Does the Humanitarian Sector Use Evidence-informed Standards? A Review of the 2011 Sphere Indicators for Wash, Food Security and Nutrition, and Health Action.PLoS currents · 2018Article
- Surgery with Limited Resources in Natural Disasters: What Is the Minimum Standard of Care?Current trauma reports · 2018Review
- Early physical and functional rehabilitation of trauma patients in the Médecins Sans Frontières trauma centre in Kunduz, Afghanistan: luxury or necessity?International health · 2016Article
- Graduate public health training in healthcare of refugee asylum seekers and clinical human rights: evaluation of an innovative curriculum.International journal of public health · 2016Article
- Call for reviews on global health challenges.International journal of public health · 2015Article
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Abstract
introductionHumanitarian crises continue to pose a significant threat to health; the United Nations estimates that 144 million people are directly affected by conflict or environmental disasters. During most humanitarian crises, surgical and rehabilitative interventions remain a priority.
objectivesThis review assessed the quality of evidence that informs injury and physical rehabilitation interventions in humanitarian crises.
methodsPeer-reviewed and grey literature sources were assessed in a systematic manner. Selected papers were evaluated using quality criteria based on a modified version of the STROBE protocol.
results46 papers met the inclusion criteria. 63 % of the papers referred to situations of armed conflict, of which the Yugoslav Wars were the most studied crisis context. 59 % of the studies were published since the year 2000. However, only two studies were considered of a high quality.
conclusionsWhile there is now a greater emphasis on research in this sector, the volume of evidence remains inadequate given the growing number of humanitarian programmes worldwide. Further research is needed to ensure a greater breadth and depth of understanding of the most appropriate interventions in different settings.
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