WCPT E-Update - April 2014

 

 

 

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April 2014

From the President and Secretary General WCPT issues new policy statements WCPT Congress 2015 WCPT on LinkedIn Health Care in Danger project European education congress Regulation conference Africa Region congress

From the President and Secretary General

This week, WCPT officially signed up to the International Committee of the Red Cross's (ICRC) Health Care in Danger project, combating violence against health workers (see below). It is unthinkable but undeniable that people seeking to help those injured and disabled in conflicts and emergencies are often themselves the subject of attacks. Yet, according to the ICRC, health personnel suffered over 1,800 violent incidents during 2013.   WCPT is proud to be part of the movement raising awareness of this issue. A groundswell of organisations making clear that such practices are intolerable makes it less easy for the perpetrators to think they are invisible or untouchable. And as the international organisation representing physical therapists, it is important that WCPT adds the profession's voice of protest to those of other health professions. We will be continuing to promote the campaign and sharing resource materials as it progresses.   Kind regards Marilyn Moffat and Brenda J Myers If you would like to use all or part of this e-letter for your own newsletters/websites then please feel free. We need your assistance to reach the profession around the world, so please send this e-update to your members.

WCPT issues new policy statements

In support of current global health priorities WCPT has this week issued two new policy statements: Non-communicable diseases: www.wcpt.org/policy/ps-ncd Disability: www.wcpt.org/policy/ps-disability Both policies reflect WCPT's commitment to further the physical therapy profession and improve global health. They are pending approval at the WCPT General Meeting in April 2015.

WCPT Congress 2015

If you missed last week's Congress Update, several important additions have recently been made to the congress website: ·         Registration fees published: www.wcpt.org/congress/registration ·         Sponsorship and exhibition prospectus launched: www.wcpt.org/congress/exhibition ·         Call for volunteers: www.wcpt.org/congress/volunteers ·         Congress venue announced: www.wcpt.org/congress/venue Don't forget that the call for abstracts is also currently open with a deadline of 31st October. Find out more and submit your abstract at www.wcpt.org/congress/abstracts.

WCPT on LinkedIn

Over the past few months WCPT has increased its presence on LinkedIn and set up several groups to facilitate and encourage international discussion and information exchange in specific areas:  ·         WCPT Network for Physical Therapist Educators (PTE): http://linkd.in/1mR49Uh ·         WCPT Network for ICF: http://linkd.in/PKDrhm ·         WCPT Forum on working and studying in another country: http://linkd.in/1fkZYOc ·         WCPT Policy group: http://linkd.in/1rEpznd ·         WCPT Network for Amputee Rehabilitation (AR): http://linkd.in/1itAoRw You can also follow WCPT on LinkedIn at http://linkd.in/1m0mD0H

Health Care in Danger project

WCPT has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in which the two organisations agree to join forces in a worldwide effort to combat violence against patients and health workers. The four-year Health Care in Danger project aims to tackle threats to health services from armed violence and other emergencies, and WCPT has agreed to be an official partner, promoting and informing the project. For more information go to: http://bit.ly/1hM8Pr7.

European education congress

Save the date for the 4th European Congress on physiotherapy education. Organised by the European Region of WCPT it will be held 11th - 12th November 2016 in Liverpool, UK. The theme of the congress is "Advancing physiotherapy: demonstrating value and impact". www.liverpool2016.com

Regulation conference

There's still time to register for the world's only international and interdisciplinary conference devoted to regulation in the health professions. The third World Health Professions Regulation Conference will provide insights, perspectives and discussion on current challenges in health professional regulation. To view abstracts to be presented go to: http://bit.ly/1mbsKPR To register go to: http://bit.ly/QYL311

Africa Region congress

You can still register for this month's Africa Region of WCPT Congress in Lusaka, Zambia on 19th - 25th May. Hosted by the Zambia Society of Physiotherapy, the theme for the 10th Africa Region Congress is: "From advocacy to action against non-communicable diseases". To register go to: http://bit.ly/1a7LGHb

 

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SOLEDAD FERNANDEZ CASTRO - Nuestras CONDOLENCIAS a su familia

 

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La Comisión Directiva de la Asociación de Fisioterapeutas del Uruguay, enterada del fallecimiento de SOLEDAD FERNANDEZ CASTRO, hermana de nuestra joven colega, María Valentina, tenemos el doloroso deber de comunicar a Uds. por este medio, este hecho ocurrido el día 21 de abril pasado, en un accidente de tránsito que muchos hemos visto por la televisión pero no relacionamos con Valentina.

El lamentable accidente se ha llevado la vida de una joven, muy trabajadora, amable y brillante profesional, la hija y hermana “Sole”, y la mejor amiga de nuestra compañera y colega Valentina.

La semana pasada no teníamos palabras con las cuales intentar mitigar el dolor de su familia, esta semana tampoco, porque no hay palabras suficientemente justas o útiles, pero debemos cumplir con este deber como compañeros y colegas de Valentina.

Esperamos de esta forma darles un mínimo apoyo a Valentina y a sus padres, y que al menos sepan, que continuamos recordándola como la personita que era.

 

Por CD de AFU

Mirtha E. Pereira
Lic. en Fisioterapia

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MARCELA PIFFARETTI - Nuestras CONDOLENCIAS a su familia

 

 

 

 

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La Comisión Directiva de la Asociación de Fisioterapeutas del Uruguay, enterada del fallecimiento de nuestra colega MARCELA PIFFARETTI, comunica a Uds. el doloroso hecho ocurrido el día 10 de abril pasado, después de una lucha contra el cáncer que ha tenido nuestra compañera y colega.

Lamentamos el dolor que debe estar sufriendo toda la familia que ha perdido a una hija y nieta tan luchadora como Marcela, porque quienes la conocimos, sabíamos de su lucha permanente.

 

Por CD de AFU

Mirtha E. Pereira
Lic. en Fisioterapia

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WCPT News - April 2014

 

 

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Global data collection shows dramatic global variations in availability of physical therapy WCPT trials new international continuing education approval scheme Norwegian association resists plans to make manual therapy a separate profession     Read more articles...

Global data collection shows dramatic global variations in availability of physical therapy

A data collection project by WCPT has provided evidence of the stark variations in numbers of physical therapists across the world, with some countries having 1000 times more physical therapists available for their population than others. Read the full article

WCPT trials new international continuing education approval scheme

WCPT is trialling a new service to recognise high quality continuing education opportunities for physical therapists around the world. When fully established, the service will approve continuing education activities which meet internationally agreed standards. Read the full article

Norwegian association resists plans to make manual therapy a separate profession

The Norwegian Physiotherapist Association is resisting government moves to classify manual/manipulative therapy as a separate profession. WCPT, its European region and its subgroup the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) have joined with the association in officially objecting to the plan.  Read the full article

 

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Publicaciones: Fisioterapia: Nuevo sumario Vol.36 Núm.02

 

Fisioterapia ISSN: 0211-5638 Volumen 36, Número 02. Marzo 2014 - Abril 2014 Editorial o    La importancia de fisioterapia dentro del tratamiento multidisciplinar de trastornos alimentarios The importance of physiotherapy within the multidisciplinary treatment of eating disorders Davy Vancampfort, Michel Probst Fisioterapia. 2014;36:55-7. Full Text - PDF Originales o    El método Kinesio taping mejora inmediatamente el equilibrio monopodal en deportistas mayores sanos Kinesio taping method immediately improves unipedal standing balance in healthy senior sportsmen E. Naranjo, A.L. Rodríguez-Fernández Fisioterapia. 2014;36:58-64 Resumen - Texto completo - PDF o    Variabilidad en la asistencia hospitalaria. El caso de la rehabilitación respiratoria en Colombia Variability in hospital care. Pulmonary rehabilitation in Colombia O. Chapeton, D. Duran-Palomino, V. Cubillos, J. Martínez-Santa, A. Campos, R. Ramírez-Vélez Fisioterapia. 2014;36:65-72. Resumen - Texto completo - PDF o    Fiabilidad de los test de diagnóstico de disfunción sacroilíaca y de las pruebas exploratorias de la pelvis Reliability of diagnostic tests of sacroiliac joint dysfunction and of the pelvic examination studies C. Lozano-Quijada, E.J. Poveda-Pagán, J.V. Toledo-Marhuenda, M. Peral-Berná, J.J. Miralles-Bueno Fisioterapia. 2014;36:73-80. Resumen - Texto completo - PDF o    Fisioterapia en las unidades de apoyo de los Equipos de Atención Primaria de Salud de la Comunidad de Madrid Physiotherapy in the primary health care teams of Madrid S.T. Rebelo Ferreira de Carvalho, S.M. Vilella Bueno, P. Martin Casas, R. Bonilla Solís Fisioterapia. 2014;36:81-6. Resumen - Texto completo - PDF Revisión o    Factores de riesgo de la depresión posparto Risk factors for postpartum depression A.M. Lorenzo-Veigas, M. Soto-González Fisioterapia. 2014;36:87-94 Resumen - Texto completo - PDF Estudio de casos o    Tratamiento hidrocinesiterápico de la rotura parcial del ligamento cruzado anterior de la rodilla. A propósito de un caso Hydrokinesic therapy for partial tears in the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. A case report I. Díaz Pallarés, M. González Pisano Fisioterapia. 2014;36:95-8. Resumen - Texto completo - PDF       En cumplimiento de la ley 34/2002 de 11 de julio de servicios de la sociedad de la información y de comercio electrónico, le informamos de que puede revocar en cualquier momento el consentimiento de para la recepción gratuita de nuestro servicio de Newsletter, haciendo clic en Darse de baja de la Newsletter. Darse de baja de la Newsletter | Contactar Copyright Elsevier. Todos los derechos reservados. Puede distribuir, enviar o copiar este documento sin hacer modificaciones en el mismo, siempre y cuando no lo use con fines comerciales. Debe incluir esta nota copyright así como la direccion de www.elsevier.es

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WCPT Update: Health Professions Regulation Conference 2014 – update

 

 

 

Still time to register for unique learning opportunity

With the World Health Professions Regulation Conference just one month away, a session chair has spoken of her excitement that the event will help all health professionals answer fundamental questions about protecting the public. Marlene Smadu, a Vice-President of Quality and Transformation in Saskatchewan, Canada, will be chairing the conference's introductory session on "Challenges facing health professional regulation". She hopes the conference will draw a broad array of people from all countries – "because it is from that diversity that we'll learn." "I think every professionals from every type of health system can gain from discussing what health professional regulation is and sharing lessons from their part of the world," she said. "I'm thoroughly impressed by the expertise and diversity of speakers we have, and with 10-12 key global issues coming up in our opening session, it will really get people from all backgrounds talking – which is what you want in a one-and-a-half day networking opportunity." Marlene Smadu is particularly interested in a presentation being given by Margaret Mungherera from Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda, who is currently President of the World Medical Association. "She'll be talking about the evolution of collaboration between the health professions in Africa to address the health needs of their population and the challenges this creates for regulation. What intrigues me about that is that health professionals aren't waiting for governments to change regulatory structures before implementing innovative approaches – they are pulling together to guarantee safe, seamless healthcare." "Experiences like that raise fundamental issues for health professionals about how to pull together the building blocks to build the right kind of health service regulation."

There's still time to register for the World Health Regulations Conference, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 17th and 18th May.  Book now through the website at http://www.whpa.org/whpcr2014/registration.htm.

 

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REUNIÓN DE CARÁCTER GRAVE Y URGENTE:

CORREN RIESGO PUESTOS DE TRABAJO QUE SON O PODRÍAN SER OCUPADOS POR IDÓNEOS, TANTO EN URUGUAY, COMO EN EL MERCOSUR...

 

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Estimados Colegas:  Comenzamos las Reuniones en este 2014, siendo la próxima el

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