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...itor '''- Your name will be added here if you created the original content for this page. ...sical therapist with resources for patients seeking information on Women's Health

...admitted. World Physiotherapy is the operating name of World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) ...committed to furthering the physiotherapy profession and improving global health its mission is to:

...ef><ref>World Health Organization. Rehabilitation in health systems: guide for action. 2021</ref>.<ref name=":0" /> ...able in sufficient quantity, taking into account a country’s developmental and economic condition.

...ion professionals.<ref name="p1">Brice A. An introduction to Cuban culture for rehabilitation service providers. fckLRAvailable at: http://cirrie.buffalo. ...luence, there is a model of medical doctors going for continuing education and becoming physical therapists. This is more like a physiatrist would be in t

Do you work for a physiotherapy or physical therapy service? For service providers, Physiopedia offers an opportunity to involve their staff ...on how staff could incorporate Physiopedia into their continuing education and professional development. <br>

...many are primary care providers, and the other half are specialists—almost all specialties are offered in Germany by office-based secondary care providers ...>Eftekari T. Towards a Better Understanding of the Physiotherapy Education and Practice in Germany. Available from:http://www.alliancept.org/pdfs/credenti

...e courses are courses running purely in an online environment that is open for anyone to participate in. These online courses are referred to as "open" b *the course takes place in an area that is open for anyone to read, reflect and comment upon,

...in this project, but please come back in the near future to check out new information!! * '''Ethnicity''': Bumiputera 62% (Malays and indigenous peoples, including Orang Asli, Dayak, Anak Negeri), Chinese 20.6

...oes not cover physical therapy services or the individual does not possess health insurance then he/she must obtain services in a private clinic. Citizens of ...in Peru. The program consists of 5 years, 10 semesters, of post secondary education including 2 semesters of internships. <ref name="p2">http://www.upch.edu.pe

...le to everyone, and that every one of us is born free and equal in dignity and rights regardless of our nationality, place of residence, gender, national ...}} <div class="text-right"><ref>Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. What Are Human Rights, Really? Available from: https://yo

...class="researchbox"><br>'''This project will take place between 16 October and 5 November 2015.<br><br>Current status: &nbsp;[http://www.thebigphysiosurve This project is a call to all physiotherapists, whether you are qualified or a student, to write up one c

...fined as the impact of a health problem as measure by mortality, morbidity and financial cost.<br> Various diseases put a different amount of disease-burden on a population and has become the most common method in order to compare across nations. &nbsp

...are available at cities and urban dwellings they are yet to reach the nook and corner of this vast land. There are different schemes and policies which offer a cover for Physiotherapy under them.

...ted to the development and improvement of regulatory standards of practice for physiotherapists.<br> ...ency Examination to determine a candidate's readiness for safe, effective, and independent physiotherapy practice.

...! If you would like to get involved in this project and earn accreditation for your contributions, please get in touch!</div> <div class="editorbox"> ...World Health Organization recommends products in all countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) is introducing the Priority Assistive Products List (APL

Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, in February 2010 for our first world focus we aimed our attention on Amputees. ...ation. Artificial limb fitting will be needed in Haiti on a massive scale, and the country’s lack of healthcare infrastructure means disability rehabili

...as reached out. Physiotherapy service has been incorporated in government health insurance. ...g in an in-patient setting, out-patient, rehabilitation centers, community and as a part of different sports teams.

...ke. Each, over time, will develop its own character, working relationships and culture".<ref name="p2" /> ...that is accredited by the [http://www.peac-aepc.ca/ Accreditation Council for Canadian Physiotherapy Academic Programs] (ACCPAP).<ref name="p4">Physiothe

<div class="noeditbox">This article or area is currently under construction and may only be partially complete. Please come back soon to see the finished w ...of healthcare, highlighting their significance in evidence-based practice and decision-making.

...1, 2017.</ref> The profession is involved in the rehabilitation of almost all medical conditions. ...alth-care.htm. Accessed on November 2, 2017.</ref> Citizens may visit any health care specialist that they want, without getting referred by their general p

...geing: 1950-2050. New York: United Nations; 2015</ref> Therefore, the role and relevance of AT to SDGs must be clearly understood to enhance the real-worl == Assistive Technology and Sustainable Development Goals ==

</div>This page will provide you with links to the different databases and AI Tools you can use in your quest to locate the knowledge sources to answe ...nce.] Perspectives on medical education. 2013 Sep;2:216-21.</ref> For more information on the evidence-based practice steps, please see: [[Defining the Evidence B

...itor '''- Your name will be added here if you created the original content for this page. ...ligatorio de Salud).In all cases a physician referral is necessary, except for those who will pay privately. <ref name=":0">http://www.scielo.org.mx/sciel

...df ( Accessed 6 May).</ref>. Therefore, the whole systems approach locally and globally is recommended in order to increase physical activity. ...create an active society, create active environments, create active people and create active systems <ref name=":0" />.

Physical therapy in Argentina is involved with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system. ...ist are enrolled to primary care team involved in multiple roles including health promotion, preventive programs.<br>

...s further complicated by the fact that AT provision is not a one-size fits all; it must be tailored to the individual.<ref name=":0" /> ...ing that each user obtains the most appropriate and beneficial AT solution for their impairment. The fundamental elements of AT provision are listed below

...a Anderson]], and Tony Varela as part of the [[Arkansas Colleges of Health Education School of Physical Therapy Musculoskeletal 1 Project]] ...udents will reinforce their course learning through the process of sharing information.

...miology in Public Health Practice, An Introduction to Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics. [https://www.cdc.gov/OPHSS/CSELS/DSEPD/SS1978/Lesson1/Sectio ...specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems''<ref name=":2">Last JM, editor. Dictionary of epidemiology. 4th e

This article is currently under review and may not be up to date. Please come back soon to see the finished work! ({{R ...on behalf of Micaela Cox, MPT Class of 2023 at [http://www.uwo.ca project for PT9584].

...itor '''- Your name will be added here if you created the original content for this page. ...m the date of issue or on the date that the board approves the application for licensure or certification, whichever occurs first. No more than one such t

...a public patient, you need a referral from your family doctor (GP), public health nurse or hospital. You can also refer yourself to a community physiotherapi ...siotherapist privately.<ref name="p1">http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/care_in_your_community/physiotherapy_services.html</ref>

...itor '''- Your name will be added here if you created the original content for this page. ...ted from approved programs obtain a temporary license while waiting to sit for their board exam.

...oviding simple guides to the most common activities of Physiopedia readers and authors.&nbsp; Please note that these tutorials are in development, if you == For Editors ==

...of [http://www.physio-pedia.com/Clubfoot_Content_Development_Project ICRC and GCI Clubfoot Content Development Project] ...ating_a_countrywide_program_model.pdf Creating a countrywide program model for implementation of a Ponseti method clubfoot treatment program in developing

...Resources section at the bottom of this page for links to pelvic and men's health special interest groups.'' ...%20An%20introduction.%20Waveland%20Press%3B%202020%20Apr%2010.&f=false Sex and gender: An introduction.] Waveland Press; 2020 Apr 10.</ref>  

...hange your professional life'''. I would strongly recommend to do the same for supporting the development of our global physiotherapy community. ''~ Andre |[[File:Physiopedia Hackathon.jpg|none|thumb|The first-everPhysiopedia (and perhaps physiotherapy) Hackathon in 2017]]

...]], [[Colorectal Cancer|colon cancers]], [[osteoporosis]], [[depression]], and [[Falls|fall]]-related injuries. ...l Activity objectives for Healthy People 2020 is to improve health fitness and quality of life through daily physical activity.<ref name=":1">https://www.

...tono A, Cohn ER, Brennan D. American Telemedicine Association’s principles for delivering telerehabilitation services. International journal of telerehabi ...logy has developed based on the <u>field</u> of health care (teleradiology and telepsychology) or the <u>purpose</u> of the intervention (telerehabilitati

...jlvKaZY0JUeQ1uH9/ad3f223a904f87a377ec355f1e19fbc0/bmj.m1182</nowiki></ref> and to ensure that other patients have continued access to healthcare services. ...red when undertaking a telehealth consultation.<ref name=":1">Cottrell, M. and Russel, T. Introduction to Telehealth Course. Plus. 2020</ref> These includ

...the life course”<ref>American Medical Association. Health literacy: report for the AMA council on scientific affairs. Journal of the American Medical Asso [[Image:Onet.png|thumb|center|700x400px|Health Literacy]]

...tical thinking literature in healthcare education. Occupational Therapy In Health Care. 2023 Jan 3;37(1):18-39.</ref> ...develop critical thinking skills amongst healthcare students.] BMC medical education. 2023 Mar 20;23(1):173.</ref>

...are three main treatment routes if you are resident in the United Kingdom and wish to see a physiotherapist: ...ill first need to make an appointment with their general practitioner (GP) and then ask to be referred to see a physiotherapist. Onward referral will be a

...e and communication in nurse-patient interactions: barriers, facilitators, and the way forward.] BMC nursing. 2021 Dec;20(1):1-0.</ref> ...nt populations. Some populations may require providers to be more flexible and patient during an interaction, such as:

...py and Refugee Education Project] (PREP) and will form part of the content for the PREP online course which will take place from 18 January 2021. ...th and for physiotherapists who work with displaced individuals. In return for your efforts you will receive a certificate of completion to help you evide

...alues and beliefs, and their specific context and preferences. All of this information is useful when formulating the clinical question. This step correlates with For more information on the evidence-based practice steps, please see: [[Defining the Evidence B

...he ICF and other classifications.<ref name=":0">Saleeby P. ICF Educational and Clinical Resources Course. Physiopedia 2022</ref> == WHO Home Page: Classifications and Terminologies ==

'''Original Editor '''- Pasala Maneewong and Patrick Le Folcalvez ...eds to survive and thrive, including vocational training professionals and education professionals.

Healthy [[Older People Introduction|ageing]] policies are crucial for countries in the coming years. The below points highlight why. * Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population over 60 years will nearly do

...rmation to other providers of care, to provide evidence of patient contact and to inform the [[Clinical Reasoning]] process. '''SOAP''' is an acronym for:

...o items) may not be the most effective strategy in today's market. Reasons for this include: #*Laws and Regulations are making it more difficult to market physicians

...echnology]] and [[Universal Health Care|Universal Health Cove]][[Universal Health Care|rage]]. == Universal Health Coverage (UHC) ==

...A. The ICF has made a difference to functioning and disability measurement and statistics. Disabil Rehabil. 2019 Jun;41(12):1450-1462.</ref> ...lished through a review of the clinical records, observation, examination, and communication with the client or another involved person (e.g. a parent or

...itor '''- Your name will be added here if you created the original content for this page. ...ginia 2">Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. Board of Physical Therapy Law and Regulations. http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/physicaltherapy/physther_laws_regs

#Involve your members, students and staff in this international collaborative effort to elevate global rehabili #Gain exposure for your products and/or services to global rehabilitation professions.

== General Principles of Good Practice for Discharge == ...ers, and the rights and wishes of the patient should always be listened to and respected.

...regulations.shtml Physical Therapy Regulations] for further interpretation and specifications. &nbsp;Direct links to pertinent regulations have been made == Requirements for License<ref>Article 3, Section 2630-2640</ref> ==

...lude the '''learning domains, objectives, assessments, learning activities and instructional delivery methods.''' ...h Language Pathologists.] The educational models are similar in that they all cover the diverse responsibilities of a rehabilitation professional, which

...th Physiopedia. The project can be for students, clinicians, colleagues or all of the above. ...ent Development Projects|Content Development Project]] with their students and/or colleagues.

...he intersection of professionalism and interprofessional care: development and initial testing of the interprofessional professionalism assessment (IPA). ...ks/NBK216353/ Establishing transdisciplinary professionalism for improving health outcomes: Workshop summary.] National Academies Press; 2014 Apr 7.</ref>

...hnology that help older people and people with disabilities live a healthy and productive life. ...als to overcome the challenges they face in their everyday life. In return for your efforts, you will receive a certificate of completion to help you evid

...er Name| Joy MacDermid]] McMaster University; sponsored by LifeMark Health and Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates (EPA)'''Top Contributors''' - {{Special:Co This decision aid is for you if:

...ke a holistic view of patients’ health, personal situations, personalities and individual circumstances in order to recommend the right preventive or reha ...ns. They can also choose to work on health prevention, developmental work, education or research.<ref name="p2">Karolinska Institutet. Study Program in Physioth

...rebrale/ French]. Please note that this course is no longer free to access and is now only available to FULL Plus members.''' * '''Institutions&nbsp;'''- ICRC and Physiopedia

...d discipline specific competencies which can be applied to both generalist and specialist palliative care.&nbsp;<ref name="Competence Framework">Palliativ ...competencies outlined in the guide are common to all health professionals and convey the primary level of understanding that is essential to provide pall

== Health Coaching == ...ing stress. <ref name=":2">Rethorn Z.D, Pettitt C.D. What Is the Effect of Health Coaching Delivered by Physical Therapists? A Systematic Review of Randomize

...opment, and implementation of treatments, program planners employ theories and models. ...S Department of Health and Human Services. Theory at a glance: A guide for health promotion practice. Lulu. com; 2018 Nov 22.</ref>

...applied when developing health policies and health administration locally and globally. == ICF and Health Policy ==

...Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD): a common, characteristic and treatable cause of chronic dizziness. Pract Neurol. 2018;18:5-13.</ref> ==Incidence and Prevalence==

...cademic researchers and community perspectives.] Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research. 2020 Mar;11(1):25-32.</ref> ...on or test. For consent to be termed valid, it must be voluntary, informed and be given by a person with capacity. The video below explains more using a c

...ons, with the aim of helping you navigate and use our platform effectively and efficiently. ...hysiopedia and Physiopedia Plus|What is the Difference between Physiopedia and Physiopedia Plus?]]

...essionals can play an important role within the health system in achieving health equity, especially given the current epidemiological transition towards an ...ower, culture and social constructs as structural determinants that impact health equity.

...g-md David Fleming] from [https://www.muhealth.org/ University of Missouri Health Care] ...sm in moral reasoning: a qualitative study.] Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 2019;10:447.</ref>As stated by Varkey et al., 2021 the physician

...es/the-convention-in-brief.html United Nations, Division for Social Policy and Development Disability. The convention in brief]. Accessed May 8, 2018: </r ...the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an independent body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the convention by participating members. T

Transfemoral amputation and psychosocial aspects ...r I believe further input is required with regards to psychosocial aspects and family involvement throughout rehabilitation.

...ing the prescription to the physical therapist who performs the evaluation and the prescribed treatment.<br> ...care or physiatrist prescription. There are small out patient clinics run and operated by the physical therapists.<br>

...ed so that they fit the people who use them. It aims to improve workspaces and environments to reduce the risk of injury. ...661087 A strategy for human factors/ergonomics:] developing the discipline and profession. Ergonomics. 2012 Apr 1;55(4):377-95.</ref>

...ed in just one part of the [[Brain Anatomy|brain]], they can be very small and can even pass by unnoticed. ...e person’s muscles stiffen, they lose consciousness and fall to the floor, and their body starts jerking rhythmically, these types of seizures are called

...inal Editors ''' - [[User:Habibu Salisu Badamasi|Habibu Salisu Badamasi]] and [http://relabhs.org/ ReLAB-HS] .... Githinji Gitahi <ref>Dr. Githinji Gitahi ,UHC Day 2018 Global CEO, Amref Health Africa Co-chair, UHC 2030 Steering Committee.

...sequence=7&isAllowed=y Community Rehabilitation Guidelines – Health].World Health Organisation. Rehabilitation</ref> ...e on Health Promotion, Ottawa, 1986Accessed from https://www.who.int/teams/health-promotion/enhanced-wellbeing/first-global-conference on 07/12/21</ref>

...arburton D, Nicol CW, Bredin S. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16534088/ Health benefits of physical activity]: The evidence. Cmaj 2006;174(14):801-809.</r ...g people with disability, please [[Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation for Young People with Physical Disabilities|click here]].

'''Original Editor '''- [[User:Vidya Acharya|Vidya Acharya]] and [[User:Naomi O'Reilly|Naomi O'Reilly]] ...ctorial and clustered. This makes it even harder because many new barriers and challenges can arise even when one is solved.

...ommunity to treat patients away from a hospital setting. A PCT consists of all or a selection of the following&nbsp;: <br> ...<br>• Dieticians<br>• Speech and Language Therapists<br>• Ophthalmologists and ENT Specialist

...is worrisome as physical inactivity has negative implications for general health. ...alth Organisation sites physical inactivity as the 4th leading risk factor for global mortality.<ref name=":0" />

...structure to rehabilitation education and professional development in low- and middle- resource areas.<ref name=":0" /> ...wn." <ref name=":0" /><ref>Horton R, Lo S. Investing in health: why, what, and three reflections. The Lancet. 2013;382(9908):1859-1861.</ref>

...s an area in which new graduates may be able to source jobs. Below is some information on working in an Irish nursing home that you may find helpful. ...bed-bound residents I create positioning charts and try to maintain active and passive range of motion.''

...vironments.” <ref name=":2">World Report on Disability 2011. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2011. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK3 ...y greatly influences the range and availability of rehabilitation services and their utilisation.

..., prostheses, hearing aids, visual aids, and specialized computer software and hardware that increase mobility, hearing, vision, or communication capaciti ...hildren with Disabilities: Creating Opportunities for Education, Inclusion and Participation 2015. Available from: https://www.unicef.org/disabilities/fil

...ronment.”<ref name=":0" /> This article provides an overview of the ICF-CY and its application in clinical practice when treating a child diagnosed with c == ICF-CY Components and Domains ==

...ness performance and the economy.<ref name=":0">Nicholson PJ. Occupational Health: The Value Proposition. The Society of Occupational Medicine. London; 2017. ...ntroduction-to-occupational-health-course/ An Introduction to Occupational Health Course]. Plus. 2020. </ref>

...reate a CBR strategy. <ref name=":0">World Health Organization. Disability and rehabilitation. Community-based rehabilitation(CBR).Accessed on: 2021/05/07 ...ts which is further divided into five elements. The CBR personnel can pick and choose any element or component from the matrix when planning the programm

...apital of Cambodia. The population is 90% Khmer, 5% Vietnamese, 1% Chinese and 4% comprise other ethnic groups. It is home to the magnificent temples of A .... The 1997 coup placed power solely in the hands of Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Cambodian People's Party, who remain in power as of 2016.”

...thods for addressing their condition. <ref name=":6">Fourie M. Explanation and Planning Plus Course 2020 </ref> ...dge regarding the nature of their condition, treatment options, prognosis, and alternative options in the case of unsatisfactory outcomes.

...cted to increase by a further 17% in the next 10 years<ref name=":0">World Health Organization. Preventing chronic diseases: a vital investment. WHO global r ...s to the leading chronic diseases<ref name=":5">Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Chronic Diseases in America. Available from: https://www.cdc.go

...C. 2007 The biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain: Scientific advances and future directionsfckLR Psychological Bulletin, Vol 133(4), 581-624</ref>. ...as psychological distress, fear/avoidance beliefs, current coping methods and attribution)

...Action Plan 2014-2021: Better Health for all People with Disability. World Health Organization; 2015. Available at: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle ...ame=":2">World Health Organisation. World Report on Disability 2011. World Health Organisation. Geneva. 2011. Available at; http://www.who.int/disabilities/w

...ing Centre (IDMC). Global Report for Internal Displacement 2022 - Children and Youth in Internal Displacement. Available from: https://www.internal-displa ...16 9 (4)-600.8</ref> including water supplies, basic goods and commodities and sheltered accommodation.

...tform helpful, whether they are contributing or looking for evidence-based information they can trust. ...excellent job. Information which may not otherwise be available to myself and others is readily available as a result of Physiopedia. I feel like a bette

...of physical therapy patients were referred from their general practicioner and approximately 10% from a medical specialist<ref name="Direct Access">Leemri ...al therapy care coverage (public versus private insurance) has disappeared and Dutch citizens have free direct access to physical therapists. &nbsp;Physic

...Guidelines for training personnel in developing countries for prosthetics and orthotics services. Scotland, United Kingdom: 2005.</ref> ...rse is on educators as faculty in academic institutions, i.e. universities and colleges.

...py.ca/Home Canadian Physiotherapy Association] for assistance with content for this article. == What is Global Health? ==