TY - JOUR
T1 - Community-Based Rehabilitation in Settings of Armed Conflict, Natural Disaster, or Mass Displacement
T2 - A Scoping Review
AU - Mohamed, Amina
AU - Virdi, Manpreet Kaur
AU - Roux, Janeki
AU - Liu, Danny
AU - Hunt, Mathew
AU - Mohapatra, Sidhiprada
N1 - Funding Information:
The authors wish to express their gratitude to librarian Jill Boruff from McGill University for consulting with the team on the search strategy, and to Dr Noémi Dahan-Oliel from McGill University for her assistance in conceptualising the parameters of this scoping review.
Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2023/3/4
Y1 - 2023/3/4
N2 - Purpose: CBR approaches have been implemented in many countries and a wide range of settings. This study aimed to synthesise knowledge available in the scientific literature about health-related CBR programmes in settings affected by armed conflict, natural disaster or mass displacement. Method: Databases searched in this scoping review were MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycInfo and Google Scholar. Articles were included if they focused on health-related CBR undertaken in communities affected by armed conflict, natural disaster or mass displacement. Descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis were used to analyse the selected articles. Results: Of the 5537 articles screened, 31 met the eligibility criteria. Collectively, they address diverse CBR programmes across crisis settings. Factors that promoted successful CBR implementation were strong community and family support, and the development of CBR activities tailored to local cultural and social contexts. Barriers included human resource limitations and insufficient collaboration. Authors of the selected articles made recommendations for CBR implementation in crisis settings, including prioritising efforts to enhance community involvement, investment in crisis preparedness, initiatives to increase disability awareness, and the adoption of long-term management strategies. Conclusion: CBR programmes can make important contributions in crisis settings. Community involvement and access to resources are crucial for programmes to effectively respond to the needs of the individuals and communities they aim to serve and for the sustainability of these initiatives. The findings of this review can help to inform CBR stakeholders regarding opportunities and challenges for developing and carrying out CBR programmes in crisis settings, including initiatives to establish guidance or policy.
AB - Purpose: CBR approaches have been implemented in many countries and a wide range of settings. This study aimed to synthesise knowledge available in the scientific literature about health-related CBR programmes in settings affected by armed conflict, natural disaster or mass displacement. Method: Databases searched in this scoping review were MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycInfo and Google Scholar. Articles were included if they focused on health-related CBR undertaken in communities affected by armed conflict, natural disaster or mass displacement. Descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis were used to analyse the selected articles. Results: Of the 5537 articles screened, 31 met the eligibility criteria. Collectively, they address diverse CBR programmes across crisis settings. Factors that promoted successful CBR implementation were strong community and family support, and the development of CBR activities tailored to local cultural and social contexts. Barriers included human resource limitations and insufficient collaboration. Authors of the selected articles made recommendations for CBR implementation in crisis settings, including prioritising efforts to enhance community involvement, investment in crisis preparedness, initiatives to increase disability awareness, and the adoption of long-term management strategies. Conclusion: CBR programmes can make important contributions in crisis settings. Community involvement and access to resources are crucial for programmes to effectively respond to the needs of the individuals and communities they aim to serve and for the sustainability of these initiatives. The findings of this review can help to inform CBR stakeholders regarding opportunities and challenges for developing and carrying out CBR programmes in crisis settings, including initiatives to establish guidance or policy.
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U2 - 10.47985/dcidj.627
DO - 10.47985/dcidj.627
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85149806851
SN - 1029-4414
VL - 33
SP - 44
EP - 68
JO - Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development
JF - Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development
IS - 4
ER -
