The Physical Therapists Role in Humanitarian Crises
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1 The Physical Therapists Role in Humanitarian Crises Neena S. Jain MD MSTPH DTM&H Tamara Struessel PT, DPT, OCS, MTC No conflicts of interest to disclose Note: These materials are the property of embolden Alliances and cannot be reproduced without permission. 1
2 Assisting vulnerable, populations worldwide To achieve their own visions And, build resilience WITH communities Then, we step back. On the Ground Experience 2
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4 Session Objectives Describe international humanitarian architecture including key organizations and standards. Critically analyze inter-sectoral humanitarian responses from recent international crises. Examine the role of Physical Therapists across sectors. 4
5 Humanitarian assistance is generally accepted to mean the aid and action designed to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain and protect human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters, as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations. Source: Good Humanitarian Donorship What is humanitarian assistance? What is a complex humanitarian emergency? A complex emergency is a humanitarian crisis in a country, region, or society where there is a dramatic disruption in the political, economic, and social situation, resulting from internal or external conflict or natural disaster, seriously disrupting the population s capacity to survive and the national authorities capacity to respond, and which requires a consolidated multi-sectoral international response. IASC (Inter-Agency Standing Committee) of the United Nations 5
6 Complex emergencies typically characterized by: extensive violence and loss of life; massive displacements of people; widespread damage to societies and economies the need for large-scale, multi-faceted humanitarian assistance the hindrance or prevention of humanitarian assistance by political and military constraints significant security risks for humanitarian relief workers in some areas Or, by inter-relationships of Key Factors 6
7 UNICEF definition of a CHE UNICEF distinguishes three main types of emergencies; sudden disaster emergencies slow onset emergencies complex, conflict-related emergencies. The nature and duration of the problems and approaches vary although there are also common features. Exceptional in: Level 3 Emergencies Scale Complexity Urgency Capacity Reputational Risk The IASC will meet within 48 hours of a sudden-onset emergency to determine whether it is a Level 3 emergency or not. 7
8 How many Level 3 Emergencies are currently going on? Four: Iraq Syria Yemen What country was most recently added to list? Yemen Level 3 Emergencies What is a disaster? An occurrence, either natural or man-made, that causes human suffering and creates human needs that victims cannot alleviate without assistance. ---Skolnik,
9 Categorize complex emergencies and natural disasters according to certain variables, like loss of life, injury, etc. Think about what you expect to find in the blank boxes to describe the variable according to that situation. Use High, Common, Few, Variable Sphere Handbook 9
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12 How long does an emergency last? Response phase (immediate) Within 1 week Lasts 1-2 months Rehabilitation phase (short-term) Within 1-2 months Lasts 6 months Development or Reconstruction phase (long term) Within months/years Lasts years Resiliency into Development Direct Services Mentoring/training Education/training Support/supervision The Disaster Cycle Economic Recovery Reconstruction Community Stabilization Quiescence Emergency Relief Pre-Impact Activity Life Saving Developed by Paul Rebman and Brandon Pustejovsky, World Relief 12
13 The Disaster Continuum The Humanitarian/ Development Nexus 13
14 More information? Inter-Cluster Coordination 14
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16 Key Things to Remember Crisis response is ongoing Different sectors and specific locations may be different places in the cycle at the same point in time. Length of cycle depends largely upon severity of disaster. Affected populations The UN refugee agency reported Number of refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people worldwide = 65.3 million at end of : total number displaced was 59.5 million. According to the report, an average of 24 people were forced to flee their homes each minute in UNHCR Global Trends Report
17 Affected populations Refugee A person owing to well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality and is unable, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country; or who, not having a nationality and being outside the country of his former habitual residence as a result of such events, is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to return to it. Source: 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees 17
18 Internally Displaced Person (IDP) '' Internally displaced persons are persons or groups of persons who have been forced or obliged to flee or leave their homes or places of habitual residence, in particular as a result of or in order to avoid the effects of armed conflict, situations of generalized violence, violations of human rights or natural or human-made disasters, and who have not crossed an internationally recognized state border''. Source: Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement Indirect and Direct Effects When we think of crises, we often measure the deaths occurring only during the Emergency Phase and those that may be only directly related to the incident. Data on the effects of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Overall, ~6 million people died. Only 10% directly related to violence. Majority are due to preventable causes! 18
19 Key Humanitarian Principles What marks out Humanitarian Assistance from other forms of aid and foreign assistance: Humanity saving human lives and alleviating suffering wherever it is found Impartiality acting solely on the basis of need, without discrimination between or within affected populations Neutrality acting without favoring any side in an armed conflict or other dispute where such action is carried out Independence the autonomy of humanitarian objectives from the political, economic, military or other objectives that any actor may hold with regard to areas where humanitarian action is being implemented. 19
20 Thus, the art and the science of Humanitarian Assistance. In the midst of COMPLEXITY, we must act to save lives, reduce suffering, preserve dignity, and prevent/strengthen against any future crises. 20
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22 History of the new Core Humanitarian Standards Bringing greater coherence to standards A move towards greater coherence began in 2006 Build links between the 2010 HAP Standard, People In Aid s Code of Good Practice and the Sphere Project s Core Standards. The need for greater coherence in humanitarian standards became even more important as the disasters in Haiti and Pakistan highlighted once again the gaps between the aid that was needed and that which was provided, and illustrated the need for greater effectiveness, impact, accountability and quality in humanitarian action. 22
23 World Humanitarian Summit May 23-24, 2016 Building on Sphere, the WHS could be seen as the next wave of humanitarian reform. It was an initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General. The three main goals of the summit were: 1. Reaffirm our commitment to humanity and humanitarian principles. 2. Initiate actions and commitments which enable countries and communities to prepare for and respond to crises and be more resilient to shocks. 3. Share best practices which help save lives around the world, placing affected people at the centre of humanitarian action and alleviating suffering. Source: 23
24 Why now? The number of people affected by humanitarian crises has almost doubled over the past decade, and is expected to keep rising. The last global discussion on humanitarian action took place almost 25 years ago. Since then, the humanitarian landscape has changed tremendously. Global economic shifts Demographic changes Urbanization Technology Climate change Population growth Source: worldhumanitariansummit.org The Global Humanitarian Architecture 24
25 Coordination Structure The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC): Primary mechanism for inter-agency coordination, UN and non-un. The IASC established in June 1992, on UN General Assembly Resolution for strengthening of humanitarian assistance. Local and National agencies/ communities are the first responders (particularly true in natural disasters) Disaster needs and capacities in Aceh Note: capacities are cumulative International civil International military National military National civil Needs Tsunami Evaluation Coalition, 2007, Joint evaluation of the international response to the Indian Ocean tsunami Time 25
26 Clusters The Cluster Approach Aims to: Identify and address gaps Strengthen humanitarian partnerships Collective planning, pooled funding, joint implementation and joint reviews Ensure predictability and accountability 26
27 The Cluster Approach All clusters have lead organizations, known as Cluster Lead Agencies, which operate at the global and country level. Globally, Cluster Leads are responsible for strengthening system-wide preparedness and coordinating technical capacity to respond to humanitarian emergencies in their respective sector. The Cluster Approach Decisions on how many clusters are required in-country and which organization is best placed to lead each of them based on specific needs identified in response plan. The goal = clarify the division of labor among all organizations and better define roles and responsibilities of organizations in each sector. 27
28 PT in the Cluster system Injury and Rehabilitation Sub- Cluster (IRSC) Not considered part of health cluster prior to Nepal 2015 earthquake Instrumental in rapid mapping of injury need and rehabilitation services in Nepal (2015) with ongoing communication throughout the crisis Mike Landry PT, PhD (Duke University) heavily involved in IRSC efforts Landry, 2016, PTJ From Johns Hopkins School of Public Health 28
29 Inter-Cluster Coordination Sendai, Japan Framework for Action for PTs, 2015 Mechanism of case registry [e.g., for those injured] to be established Provision of psychosocial support and mental health services for all people in need National and local training of the workforce in disaster response 29
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31 Self-Reflection Do I have the professional qualities to enter a hardship zone? Am I healthy and physically fit enough to cope? Am I able to make decisions under high stress, and with incomplete information? Do I have the personal qualities to enter a hardship zone? Potentially unstable environments and high stress? Less than ideal accommodation? Housing, water/food, electricity Can I financially support myself for the period of the commission? Are you prepared to accept societies who have different priorities and values than your own? (adapted from WCPT website and Mahmood 2006) More information 31
32 Neena S. Jain, MD MSTPH DTM&H embolden Alliances More information Tamara Struessel, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program 32
33 Resources (web-based) APTA.org APTA Health Policy Administration (HPA) Section Global Health SIG World Confederation for Physical Therapy Disaster Management References: Burns A, O Connell C, Landry M. Spinal Cord Injury in Post-earthquake Haiti: Lessons Learned and Future Needs. PM & R Irshad H, Mumtaz Z, Levay A. Long-term gendered consequences of permanent disabilities caused by the 2005 Pakistan earthquake. Disasters Klappa S, Audette J, Do S. The roles, barriers and experiences of rehabilitation therapists in disaster relief: post-earthquake Haiti Disability and Rehabilitation Landry M. Disability as an Emerging Public Health Crisis in Post-earthquake Nepal. American Journal of Public Health Landry M, Quigley A, Nakhle A, Nixon S. Implications of a Gap between Demand and Supply for Rehabilitation in Post-Earthquake Haiti Physiother. Res. Int Landry M. Physical Therapists in Post-Earthquake Haiti: Seeking a Balance Between Humanitarian Service and Research. Phys Ther J Landry M, Sheppard P, Leung K, Retis C, Salvador E, Raman S. The 2015 Nepal Earthquake(s): Lessons Learned From the Disability and Rehabilitation Sector s Preparation for, and Response to, Natural Disasters. Phys Ther J Landry M. Spinal cord injury rehabilitation in post-earthquake Haiti: the critical role for non-governmental organisations. Physiotherapy Nixon S, Cleaver S, Stevens M, Hard J, Landry M. The Role of Physical Therapists in Natural Disasters: What Can We Learn from the Earthquake in Haiti? Physiotherapy Canada Tepper D. Making the Most of International Volunteer and Learning Opportunities. PT in Motion
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