Physiotherapy in the promotion of Active Ageing

Code

MF36

Department

Physiotherapy

Credits

5

Teacher in charge

Madalena Gomes da Silva

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

At the end of the unit the student must demonstrate:

·         Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of ageing, demographic ageing, healthy and active ageing

·         Ability to critically analysis and reflect on the implication of the individual and demographic ageing process in the development of societies and health services

·         Ability to critically analyse the challenges that ageing may have for physiotherapists and their practice

·         Ability to critically analyse the evaluation tools and strategies available to the physiotherapist, and select them adequately to fit the context and situation

·         Ability to critically analyse the best available evidence about the intervention of physiotherapy in health promotion

·         Ability to develop, apply, manage and evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention to promote active ageing, 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

• Introduction to the concepts of demographic and individual ageing, active and healthy ageing
• Analysis of the impact of ageing to the individual person – challenges to the physiotherapist
• Analysis of the impact of ageing to society – challenges to the physiotherapist
• Evaluation of the physical abilities od the older person – conceptual framework
• Evaluation strategies – Batteries of modified SFT e FAB; other relevant outcomes – tools and applicability
• Fundamental principles for the development of exercise and physical activity programmes

Bibliography

Glanz, K.; Rimir, B.K.; Viswanath, K. (2008) Health Behaviour and Health Education: theory, research and practice. São Francisco: Jossey-Bass A Wiley Imprint.

Haveman-Nies A.; De Groot L.C.P.G.M.; Van Staveren W.A. (2003) Dietary quality, lifestyle factors and Healthy ageing in Europe: The SENECA study.  Age and Ageing 32: 427-434

Jeste D.V. Depp, C. A. (2009) Definitions and.Predictors of Successful Aging: A Comprehensive Review of Larger Quantitative Studies. Focus, vol. VII, no 1, pag 137-150.

Westendorp,  R.G.J. (2006)What is healthy aging in the 21st century? American  Journal of Clinical  Nutrition 83(suppl):404S–9S.

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 and a practical component with workshops. 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

• Especialização em Saúde Pública