Medicine
Introduction to Rehabilitation
Our organization views the rehabilitation of war participants and other victims of hostilities as a relevant medical and social issue for all countries in the modern context. Prolonged exposure to military conditions leads to changes in both the mental and somatic health of individuals. The transition to a peaceful life after returning from war is lengthy and challenging, both for veterans and their families.
The rehabilitation of war victims and veterans involves not only the treatment of somatic illnesses but also addresses social desadaptation, which is associated with the inability to live and communicate as before, especially under the conditions of public condemnation of their actions.
In the framework of medical rehabilitation for war participants, a wide range of support forms is offered, including inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory treatment. Each of these forms aims to restore lost health, facilitate a return to professional activity, and provide psychological correction throughout their life journey.
The area of medical “Education and Development” aims to improve diagnostics and treatment offered to both children and adults in the medical field. Within this approach, the foundation conducts research and educational activities aimed at informing patients and their families, the general public, and healthcare professionals. The outcomes of this work include various informational products: guides, books, videos, articles, brochures, campaigns, as well as scientific conferences, seminars, and educational offerings. This approach fosters the formation of a community of medical professionals.
Levels of Rehabilitation
The medical-psychological rehabilitation of veterans occurs in several steps:
First Step — Diagnostics and establishment of a rehabilitation diagnosis, reflecting adaptability, the clinical form and stage of the condition, as well as the presence of accompanying pathologies and psychological-emotional disorders.
Second Step — Development of an individualized rehabilitation program, taking into account the bio-psycho-social model of the condition, with active participation from the patient.
Third Step — Implementation of the program under medical supervision.
Fourth Step — Monitoring the effectiveness of rehabilitation with adjustments to the rehabilitation program as needed.
Fifth Step — Final report on implementation and evaluation of the results of the rehabilitation measures, which should commence as early as possible and be conducted continuously and gradually in collaboration with doctors and psychologists. Individual characteristics of the rehabilitating person, such as gender, age, specific professional activities, and personal attitudes, are taken into account during program development.
The principles of creating the Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) include an objective assessment of the functional state of the patient’s body systems, the application of methods based on biofeedback principles, combined influence methods, and the use of low doses of physical influences.
The algorithm for making organizational decisions regarding the development of the IRP involves: analyzing rehabilitation potential, formulating the rehabilitation diagnosis, creating a prognosis based on clinical-functional examinations, and determining the scope, duration, and core rehabilitation program, considering personal characteristics, attitudes, and the nature of professional activities. The result is the creation of a personalized target map for rehabilitation.
Methods for assessing physical performance include determining the Index of Functional Measurements (IFM) — an indicator that encompasses various parameters such as heart rate, blood pressure, age, body weight, and height. The IFM allows for the determination of the degree of adaptation of the war participant, the functional reserves of the organism, and the overall health level.
Psychological Support
To address psychological issues such as PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), comprehensive psychological support is provided. This includes therapy and counseling to help individuals cope with trauma and reintegrate into society effectively.