Chapter 6: The policy agenda of ISPRM.

Authors

  • Gerold Stucki
  • Per Maximilian von Groote
  • Joel DeLisa
  • Marta Imamura
  • John Melvin
  • Andrew J. Haig
  • Leonard S.W. Li
  • Jan D. Reinhardt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0431

Abstract

This paper suggests a comprehensive policy agenda and first steps to be undertaken by the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) in order to realize its humanitarian, professional and scientific mandates. The general aims of ISPRM, as formulated in its guiding documents, the relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations system, and demands of ISPRM's constituency herein form the basis of this policy agenda. Agenda items encompass contributions to the establishment of rehabilitation services worldwide and the development of rapid rehabilitation disaster response, the enhancement of research capacity in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM), and the development of PRM societies. ISPRM's possible input in general curricula in disability and rehabilitation, and in fighting discrimination against people experiencing disability are discussed. Moreover, the implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in medicine, contributions to WHO guidelines relevant to disability and rehabilitation, the provision of a conceptual description of the rehabilitation strategy and the outline of a rehabilitation services matrix are seen as important agenda items of ISPRM's external policy. With regard to its constituency and internal policy, a definition of the field of competence and a conceptual description of PRM, as well as the development of a consistent and comprehensive congress topic list and congress structure appear to be crucial items. The proposed agenda items serve as a basis for future discussions.

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Published

2009-08-11

How to Cite

Stucki, G., von Groote, P. M., DeLisa, J., Imamura, M., Melvin, J., Haig, A. J., … Reinhardt, J. D. (2009). Chapter 6: The policy agenda of ISPRM. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 41(10), 843–852. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0431

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Original Report