Volume 17 - Supplement of 11th Annual Iranian Congress of Medical Ethics
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Hosseinabadi Farahani M J. Ethical Considerations in Post-Crisis and Disaster Rehabilitation. IJMEHM 2024; 17 (S1) :1-2
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Assistant Professor, Nursing Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciencess; Assistant Professor, Clinical Research Development Center, Rofeideh Hospital, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Rehabilitation in disaster contexts, as part of the overall medical response, faces unique challenges, particularly during the early stages of post-disaster intervention. This is largely due to the relatively new integration of rehabilitation into disaster management. The four principles of bioethics—autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice—are essential considerations in immediate post-disaster relief efforts and in the subsequent long-term rehabilitation processes. This review study involved a purposeful search of reliable databases using predetermined keywords, covering the period from 2000 to 2024. The reviewed studies highlight several ethical dilemmas in delivering rehabilitation services after crises and disasters. These challenges arise due to factors such as:
· Resource limitations,
· Insufficient focus on rehabilitation within health systems,
· Shortages of rehabilitation specialists,
· Inadequate follow-up cares post-discharge,
· Limited awareness of the significance of rehabilitation, and
· Stigma associated with disability.
Despite these challenges, it is critical to uphold the four principles of biomedical ethics even in crisis situations. Adhering to these principles ensures that rehabilitation services align with professional norms, ethical standards, and the medical aspects of the local culture. Furthermore, policies aimed at enhancing the status and importance of rehabilitation immediately after crises and disasters must emphasize the equitable distribution of resources.
· Resource limitations,
· Insufficient focus on rehabilitation within health systems,
· Shortages of rehabilitation specialists,
· Inadequate follow-up cares post-discharge,
· Limited awareness of the significance of rehabilitation, and
· Stigma associated with disability.
Despite these challenges, it is critical to uphold the four principles of biomedical ethics even in crisis situations. Adhering to these principles ensures that rehabilitation services align with professional norms, ethical standards, and the medical aspects of the local culture. Furthermore, policies aimed at enhancing the status and importance of rehabilitation immediately after crises and disasters must emphasize the equitable distribution of resources.
Type of Study: Oral Presentation |
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Health Ethics Congress (11th) - Oral Presentation
Received: 2025/05/10 | Revised: 2026/01/12 | Accepted: 2024/12/22 | Published: 2024/12/22
Received: 2025/05/10 | Revised: 2026/01/12 | Accepted: 2024/12/22 | Published: 2024/12/22
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