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the role of physiatrists in Super Typhoon Haiyan
Huge amounts of injury and illness following the typhoon Haiyan, requiring humanitarian assistance
Who- groups of physiatrists representing the Philippine Academy of
Rehabilitation Medicine (PARM)
What- providing medical assistance in 23 emergency basic relief and medical aid missions from November 2013 to February 2014.
When- during the 3 months following the typhoon
How- Several teams conducted multiple missions in the 23 mission project, usually returning to the same site. 31,254 basic relief kits containing a variety of food and non-food items were distributed. Medical services included free consultation and treatment; services as well as medicines, vitamins,and wound care supplies were provided to 7255 patients
  • New roles
  • Expanded roles
  • Physical Therapists
Super Typhoon Haiyan, the deadliest and most costly typhoon in modern Philippine history, made landfall on 8 November 2013 resulting in significant humanitarian needs.
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Medical Services
Funding from the government to launch PARM aid programs
Lack of medical supplies such as Orthopedic assistive devices, lack of adequet staff (such as nurses to triage patients), lack of non-narcotic pain medications, and lack of educational material for patients
Research Intervention - outcome data available
Ganchoon, F., et al. (2017). Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine emergency basic relief and medical aid mission project (November 2013–February 2014).Disability and Rehabilitation, 40(18), 2217–2225.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1326534
Filipinas Ganchoon
Asia
Philippines
English
Published Literature

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