Physical Therapists in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management | Behind the Research

Authors Francis Clarence Chua and Cheryll Didi Nellie Obra discussed further their research entitled "Framework for the Priority Actions of Filipino Physical Therapists in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management." They explained how even entry-level physical therapists can contribute to DRRM efforts and what it would entail to promote and raise awareness of the practice of PTs in this field. Ryan Rolliane Simon, a local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management officer, provided some background on the tasks of the local DRRM council and how physical therapists can participate in it.

---- The guests -----

Francis Clarence Chua, PTRP is an Instructor I at the Mariano Marcos State University.

Cheryll Didi Nellie Obra, PhD is a Professor I at the Mariano Marcos State University. Dr. Obra's most recent recognition was the 2022 Outstanding Professional of the Year (in the field of Physical Therapy) awarded by the Professional Regulation Commission.

Ryan Rolliane Simon is a Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer III in the Municipality of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte

----- About Behind the Research ------

Behind the Research is brought to you by PT MEAL Podcast and the Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy (PhJPT), the official journal of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA). In this new segment, we invite authors of select articles published in the journal to discuss further their studies, their results, and many things related to their topic. The goal is to share the research with a larger audience, make it accessible and applicable, highlight the context behind it, join the conversation sparked by the research, and inspire others to conduct research.

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