Since 2013, we have been listening to pilot studies, led from the field in countries such as Burma, Dharamsala (India), Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Kyrgkyzstan, Malawi and Madagascar. This gradual and organic process has refined the modules to their current format today.

Between 2021-2024, an extensive literature search and review of the published evidence was undertaken to explore health workers training needs in facilitating physical CBR (P-CBR) in low-resourced settings. This was done by Fiona Lindsay via a PhD at the Global Health Academy, University of Edinburgh.

In 2025, global primary research will be undertaken to better understand the geographical spread of health worker’s learning needs to carry out basic and effective physical rehabilitation. The results will be shown on the ‘needs map’ page on the Developing Physio website.

The research will also attempt to scrutinise and dissect the DP modules, to ensure that they remain robust in nature, accessible to all and of the highest standard to support CBR initiatives in low-resouced settings.

We welcome anyone interested in P-CBR to get involved in this research. Please contact us for more information.