A systematic literature review of the quality of evidence for injury and rehabilitation interventions in humanitarian crises

This review assesses the evidence that informs injury and physical rehabilitation interventions in humanitarian crises

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 January 2015
Document Type:
Systematic Review
Theme:
Health and Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
Authors:
Smith, J., Roberts, B., Blanchet, K., Knight, A. and Gosselin, R.

Abstract

Humanitarian 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. This review assessed the quality of evidence that informs injury and physical rehabilitation interventions in humanitarian crises.

This research was supported by the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) Programme

Citation

Smith, J.; Roberts, B.; Knight, A.; Gosselin, R.; Blanchet, K. A systematic literature review of the quality of evidence for injury and rehabilitation interventions in humanitarian crises. International Journal of Public Health (2015) 60 (7) 865-872. [DOI: 10.1007/s00038-015-0723-6]

A systematic literature review of the quality of evidence for injury and rehabilitation interventions in humanitarian crises

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