The reinsertion of old people as a goal of the program of fisioteraphy in a hospital-school of the city of São Paulo

DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.200630.1.21

Authors

  • Helena Izzo Fisioterapeuta. Mestre em Psicologia Social. Docente do Curso de Fisioterapia do Centro Universitário São Camilo. Coordenadora da área de Fisioterapia do Grupo de Atendimento Multidisciplinar do Idoso. Ambulatorial do Serviço de Geriatria do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

Keywords:

Old People-prevention, Social inclusion, Physiotherapy - Rehabilitation

Abstract

The present article is a report of experience that aims to describe the “new” role the physiotherapy developed in a Program
directed toward old people in a hospital-school of São Paulo City called Group for Multidisciplinary Assistance of Ambulatorial Old
People (GAMIA) that completes 22 years in 2006. It is a pioneering program that involves a multidisciplinary team that works for the
promotion of health and the social reinsertion of old people by means of the valuation of self-image, the enhancement of the remaining
capacities, minimization of functional dependence and the prevention of incapacities.

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Published

2006-01-01

How to Cite

Izzo, H. . (2006). The reinsertion of old people as a goal of the program of fisioteraphy in a hospital-school of the city of São Paulo: DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.200630.1.21. O Mundo Da Saúde, 30(1), 166–170. Retrieved from https://revistamundodasaude.emnuvens.com.br/mundodasaude/article/view/748

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 1 (2006): JANUARY/MARCH 2006

Section

Articles