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

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

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.

Objectives

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

Methods

Peer-reviewed and grey literature sources were assessed in a systematic manner. Selected papers were evaluated using quality criteria based on a modified version of the STROBE protocol.

Results

46 papers met the inclusion criteria. 63 % of the papers referred to situations of armed conflict, of which the Yugoslav Wars were the m

SUBMITTER: Smith J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4636531 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature