Revolutionizing care in Africa: harnessing peer support and patient partnerships

Id 92 Topic Community Main Speaker Sana SALAH Tunisia Co Speakers Zohra Ben Salah Frih Tunisia Attendees Extra Fees     Peer support, grounded in shared experiences, serves as a cost-effective strategy to enhance patient engagement and improve health outcomes while fostering community participation. This lecture will delve into the integration of peer support and…

Optimizing Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities in North Africa

Id 36 Topic community Main Speaker Sara Skalli Morocco Co Speakers Rihab Moncer Tunisia Attendees Extra Fees     Access to inpatient rehabilitation remains a major challenge in North Africa, where the demand for rehabilitation services far exceeds available resources. Bed shortages in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) departments, inefficient referral systems, and economic constraints…

Time Toxicity: The Side Effect of Rehabilitation Interventions That You’re Not Talking About

Id 22 Topic Innovation Main Speaker Nathan Rosenberg USA Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees     Rehabilitation technology has advanced and more options have become available to people receiving care in our realm. With all medical decisions, we consider side effects of treatment including physical effects, cost and even potential societal impact. One side effect…

Cinema as a Lever for Raising Awareness and Inclusion of People with Disabilities

Id 41 Topic Specific condition & Disabilities Main Speaker Hassane Benkhlafa Morocco Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees     Demonstrate the impact of cinema as a tool for transforming social perceptions of people with disabilities (PWD), ✓ Share Insights from the Handifilm Festival to organize inclusive and inspiring events, ✓ Promote the integration of PWD…

New Challenges for PRM in Diabetes Mellitus

Id Keynote Topic Global Rehabilitation Approaches Main Speaker Catherine Dziri Tunisia Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees  Diabetes mellitus is a major public health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide and has been rising more rapidly in low- and middle-income countries. Its complications extend beyond metabolic disturbances, impacting multiple organ systems and significantly influencing rehabilitation outcomes.…

Concept of the Multifunction Sit-to-Stand Device in the Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy

Id Keynote Topic Neurorehabilitation Main Speaker Daniel Alloh Ivory Coast Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees Neuro-orthopedic complications observed in children with cerebral palsy result from inadequate adherence to positioning protocols, exacerbated by the variety of posture devices available. The multifunctional verticalizer developed in Abidjan, which accommodates multiple positions, presents a viable solution to this issue.…

Artificial Intelligence in Rehabilitation Medicine: Current Applications, Challenges and Future Directions

Id Keynote Topic Technology & Robotics Main Speaker Farooq Rathore Pakistan Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming rehabilitation medicine by enhancing patient assessment, personalizing treatment plans, and improving clinical decision-making. This keynote will explore current AI applications in rehabilitation, from predictive analytics to robotic-assisted therapy, and address challenges such as data…

Building an African Rehabilitation Alliance: Amplifying Voices for Change

Id 63 Topic Community Main Speaker Abena Tannor Ghana Co Speakers Francesca Gimigliano Italy, Sinforian Kambou Cameroun Attendees Extra Fees     This session, “Building an African Rehabilitation Alliance: Amplifying Voices for Change,” tackles the critical need for a cohesive and influential voice advocating for improved rehabilitation services, training, and workforce development throughout Africa. In…