International Rehabilitation Network
Abstract
Improving the quality of services for landmine survivors and other-amputees in low-income Countries is the primary goal of the International Rehabilitation network (IRN). This is being accomplished through the dissemination of educational programs and electronic services to professionals in the rehabilitation field. The innovative use of information and telecommunications technologies, as well as computer-based training, facilitates the dissemination process. Through the IRN, the CIR links its research Center and other centers of excellence in the rehabilitation field with rehabilitation Centers in under-served, post-conflict regions with large populations of landmine survivors. In year 4, the IRN developed expanded, culturally adapted and refined the multimedia training in Ischial Containment, Partial Foot Amputation, Knee, Hip and Shoulder Disarticulation, Lower and Upper Extremity Orthotics, Spinal Orthotics, CIR S-and Casting System, and CIR Whirlwind Ultralight Wheelchair. In addition, training Module Sets on Post-operative Care of Residual Limbs and Human Subject Assurance were developed. The QTR also created a network of researchers to collect and report data on the progress, problems, and barriers experienced by landmine survivors and other persons with disabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA428633
Entities
People
- William Kolby Smith
- Yeongchi Wu