Physiotherapy and the management of well being

Code

MF37

Department

Physiotherapy

Credits

5

Teacher in charge

Lina Bordeira Robalo

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

At the end of this unit the student must demonstrate:

·         Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of health and well-being as well as the models within this framework

·         Knowledge and understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of the western society today,;

·         Ability to select, develop and apply effective communication ways in the promotion of individual and communities wellbeing

·         Knowledge and understanding of the concept of stress and its influence in the wellbeing of individuals and communities;

·         Ability to develop, apply, manage and evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention to promote health and wellbeing, using relaxation strategies, within the best available evidence

·         Ability to develop, apply, manage and evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention to promote health and wellbeing, using the psycho-somatic approach within the best available evidence;

·         Ability to implement an autonomous and reflexive practice within the health and wellbeing context, according to the ethical and deontological principles of the profession.

Prerequisites

 

Subject matter

The concept of well-being and the intervention of physiotherapy, underlying theoretical models;

Communication as a strategy to promote well-being;

Optimism and well-being;

The psycho-somatic approach of physiotherapy:

Stress@work

Bibliography

Balm, M.F.K. (2003). Exercise therapy and behavioral change: Influencing behavior through occupational and physio exercise therapists. The Netherlands, Utrecht, Lemma Publishers.

Breitve, M.H. Hynninen M.J. Kale, A. (2010).The effect of Pshycomotor Physical Therapy on subjective Health Complaints and Psychological symptoms. Physiotherapy Research International.

Norman et al (2010). An Exercise and Education Program Improves Well-Being of New Mothers: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Physical Therapy. 90, 348-355.

Morrison V.; Bennett, P.  (2009). An introduction to Health Psychology. Pearson Education Limited.

King, P. (2007). Enhancing wellbeing in  an ageing society. The Family Centre Social Policy Research Unit.

Teaching method

The methods used are focused in the students, respecting their professional interests and individual differences. There is a theoretical approach with seminars and lectures. Tutorials are also used. The individual study, bibliographical search, community activities and peer discussion are also used.

Evaluation method

This unit is assessed through a written essay and respective oral presentation.

Courses

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