Matra Health Mitigation Project The Role of Physiotherapy in Emergency Emergencies

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: Devi Puspita Sari, S.Komp
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FIKES UPNVJ - On Wednesday, May 1 2024, educational activities were carried out on the role of physiotherapy in emergencies in the context of disaster mitigation which was held online by students of the Physiotherapy Study Program Diploma Three Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, UPN "Veteran" Jakarta. Providing this education is a series of disaster mitigation activities in the Matra Physiotherapy course.

Education about the role of physiotherapy can help in preventing complications related to injury and limited mobility that may occur during or after a disaster. And this disaster mitigation activity aims to broaden insight and increase knowledge for the community in preparing for disaster emergencies.

Physiotherapists play a role in coordinating with the medical profession in the field regarding patient care measures, including providing acute phase rehabilitation for disaster victims. Apart from that, the role of physiotherapy in emergencies is as initial treatment in assessing the patient's physical condition, stabilization and mobilization, reducing pain and restoring function.

Preparedness mitigation in facing disasters is very important because it can help reduce the negative impacts caused by disasters. So we can minimize losses and increase our ability to respond quickly and effectively when disasters occur.

This activity began with an opening by the MC and continued with remarks from group representatives. Next was a group photo session and prayer, then we moved on to the main event, namely the delivery of material regarding the role of physiotherapy in emergencies delivered by Shafina Salsabila. The material presented explains the emergency situation and the role of physiotherapy which can be carried out when an emergency occurs. Additionally we discuss the use of splints in emergency situations.

Splinting is an important tool in the management of bone fractures, helping to facilitate the healing process and minimizing the risk of complications. Apart from that, splints are used to immobilize broken or fractured bones to prevent unwanted movement. additional stability to the broken bone, can also reduce the risk of dislocation.

After the presentation of the material was complete, a discussion and question and answer session was opened for the audience who wanted to ask questions. Next, fill in the attendance that has been prepared and the event activities are closed again by the MC.

Mitigation Results Video Link:

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1greUqyzAf2aRKIZPTmxBh4Ms0g2lV7Bv/view?usp=drivesdk

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Mitigation Result Poster Link:

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gxBzQ2OhR6JxqcXhgmA8TBdC-vPVGdhq/view?usp=drivesdk

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