Option 4 - Physiotherapy in Mental Health

Métodos de ensino

Expository and interactive methodology in the development of theoretical classes. Demonstrative and interactive methodology in theoretical-practical classes, where students in groups will develop an intervention project in the area of physiotherapy in Mental Health. In seminar typology classes, experts will be invited to share experiences and deepen knowledge.

Objetivos de Unidade Curricular

• Defining and contextualizing Mental Health Physiotherapy in different contexts;
• Identify the role of the Physiotherapist in Mental Health;
• Design intervention plans for Mental Health in different types of population throughout the life cycle;
• Build intervention and self-management plans throughout the rehabilitation process;
• Describe the main types of risk mechanisms in Mental Health;
• Structure and apply evaluation systems according to the clinical condition;
• Structuring and implementing intervention plans for disabilities associated with Mental Health;
• Planning and implementation of dysfunction prevention programs in different populations and mental health contexts;
• Develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving, as well as communication, collaborative, adaptation and resilience skills, as well as in terms of initiative and creativity

Estagios

Nao

Programa

• Physiotherapy in Mental Health: definition and context;
• The Role of the Physiotherapist in Mental Health;
• Intervention plans for Mental Health in different types of population throughout the life cycle;
• Intervention and self-management plans throughout the rehabilitation process;
• Types of risk mechanisms in Mental Health;
• Evaluation strategies according to the clinical condition;
• Intervention plans for disabilities associated with Mental Health;
• Simulated implementation of dysfunction prevention programs in different populations and mental health contexts: Evidence-based practice proposals in mental health – clinical cases.
• Development of skills in critical thinking and problem solving, as well as communication, collaborative, adaptation and resilience skills, as well as in terms of initiative and creativity

Métodos de Avaliação

Continuous Evaluation

Presentation and Discussion: 30.0%

Group Work-Poster: 70.0%

Exame Final

Exam: 100.0%

Itens Bibliograficos

Andrew, E., Briffa, K., Waters, F., Lee, S., &Amp; Fary, R. (2019). Physiotherapists' Views About Providing Physiotherapy Services To People With Severe And Persistent Mental Illness: A Mixed Methods Study. Journal Of Physiotherapy.

Hemmings, L., &Amp; Soundy, A. (2020). Experiences Of Physiotherapy In Mental Health: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Of Barriers And Facilitators To Care. Physiotherapy.

Higgins, R., &Amp; Gray, H. (2020). Barriers And Facilitators To Student Physiotherapists’ Use Of Psychological Interventions In Physiotherapy Practice. Physiotherapy.

Probst, M. (2017). Physiotherapy And Mental Health. Clinical Physical Therapy. Lee, S., Waters, F., Briffa, K., &Amp; Fary, R. E. (2017). Limited Interface Between Physiotherapy Primary Care And People With Severe Mental Illness: A Qualitative Study. Journal Of Physiotherapy, 63(3)