Journal article
Advancing Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Education and Research in the Asia–Oceania Region: A Position Statement for Establishing the Asia-Oceania Academic Network of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
B Amatya, F Khan, FA Rathore, M Nilsson, WS Chen, M Mukaino, NJ Paik, T Uddin, LSW Li, N Surya, ABM Tulaar, Z Omar, Y Mikami, A Otom, AZ Qureshi, TJP Evangelista, J Maharaj, SG Faux, J Li
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) | Published : 2026
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Abstract
Abstract – The Asia-Oceania region faces increasing challenges in rehabilitation demand due to an aging population, an increase in noncommunicable diseases, trauma, natural disasters, and socio-economic disparities. Despite the substantial need for rehabilitation, the academic development in physical and rehabilitation medicine remains uneven across the region, with significant gaps in workforce capacity, professional development, research, and regional collaboration. The proposed Asia-Oceania Academic Network of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine will provide a collaborative academic platform to strengthen education, research, leadership, and capacity-building activities across the region..
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