Why the Future of Health Depends on Rehabilitation
Pierre C么t茅, DC, PhD
Professor, Ontario Tech University, Hann-Kelly Family Chair in Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Director, Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Health
Rehabilitation has long been under-prioritized in health systems, even as the global demand for these services rises sharply and far outpaces what is currently offered. Funding models often fail to support rehabilitation adequately, despite its essential role in universal health coverage, healthy aging, and equitable care. The WHO鈥檚 resolution on Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems, the Rehabilitation 2030 initiative, and the World Rehabilitation Alliance (WRA) signal a global shift toward addressing this urgent gap.
Dr. C么t茅 will examine how health services and policy research can shape responsive policies, drawing on the work of the WHO Collaborating Centre on Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Health. He will also highlight why generating robust data on the value of rehabilitation, its impact on population health, work productivity, and quality of life for aging adults is critical to support governments in making informed investments in integrated, sustainable rehabilitation services.
Please join us, Wednesday October 29th, from 12-1pm either in person or online.
McIntyre Building, Room 208
3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler
We encourage you to share this invitation with your networks!
Kindly note the seminar will be presented in English.
This event is brought to you by the 涩里番 School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, The K.E.E.P. Lab (Aliki Thomas, PhD) and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR).
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