The Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (Jan 2019)

The international society of physical and rehabilitation medicine: The past, present, and way forward-III

  • Jorge Lains,
  • Francesca Gimigliano,
  • Jianan Li,
  • Leonard Li,
  • Sam Wu,
  • Louise Gorringe,
  • Linda Bosschers,
  • Walter Frontera

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijprm.ijprm_7_18
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 1
pp. 1 – 11

Abstract

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This article is meant as an update on the previous articles published about the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM). It reflects the current organizational structure and describes its core activities. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the society are analyzed to define a strategic plan for the future of ISPRM. Key activities like ISPRM World Congresses, the foundation of the Journal of ISPRM and the creation of a certification project are described. The article reports also about the external relationship of ISPRM with different organizations and in particular with the World Health Organization and with the United Nations.

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