Best Practice Statements for physiotherapists working with older people during a disaster, conflict or pandemic.
February 11, 2025
In 2024 IPTOP was approached by a member organisation with a request to develop support for members who were working with older people during a disaster, conflict or pandemic.
IPTOP agreed that this was an area where there appeared to be little specific guidance or policy pertinent to physiotherapists working with older people. In response, a short life working group (SLWG) was formed consisting of a member of the IPTOP executive committee and representatives of member organisations nominated by the organisations.
This best practice statement document is intended to supplement international or national guidance documents and as such does not repeat general best practice statements relevant to all populations and health settings.
