Atualização WCPT outubro 2018

WCPT E-Update - October 2018   Optamos pelo texto original em inglês para manter a originalidade e a credibilidade da fonte. Use Google Translate se necessário. Boa Leitura

WCPT urges UN member states to set commitments on NCDs WCPT, as part of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA), has urged the UN member states to set clear and measurable commitments around noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). At a recent meeting of the UN High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases in New York, member states agreed a Political Declaration. This declaration emphasises the importance of strengthening health care systems and the healthcare workforce. But WCPT is concerned at the lack of detail and commitment for country targets, the omission of monitoring measures, and the lack of specific commitments and targets for funding. Jonathon Kruger, WCPT Chief Executive Officer, said: ‘As healthcare professionals, physical therapists see first-hand the impact of noncommunicable diseases, and the negative impact of inaction. Noncommunicable diseases are increasing the bill and burden on already under-resourced health care systems across the world. Read the full news story

Last chance to register at Super Early Bird rate This is your final chance! There are only two days left to register at the Super Early Bird rate before the 31st October deadline. Register now to join the global profession in Geneva and save up to 35% on your registration fee. With 1200 delegates already registered, this is your opportunity to experience the profession from an international perspective, make long-lasting connections with colleagues from around the world, and hear from global experts on the latest topics. www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/registration

WCPT pays tribute to AJ Fernando Earlier this month WCPT learned of the death of Prof AJ Fernando, who served as WCPT President (1991-95). Born and educated in Sri Lanka, AJ Fernando graduated from the Medical College of the University of Colombo and obtained his doctorate from the University of Manchester. He later became Dean of the School of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Manitoba, Canada. Before serving as WCPT President, he served as a WCPT Executive Committee country member from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) and WCPT Vice President. Read the full tribute.

PEDro celebrates 19th birthday For 19 years PEDro (the Physiotherapy Evidence Database) has been providing physiotherapists around the world with easy access to high-quality clinical research so they can practice effectively and safely. In this time PEDro has been used to answer over 20 million questions. A WCPT professional partner, PEDro is the world’s most complete index of randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines evaluating physical therapy interventions. Visit the PEDro website: www.pedro.org.au/

WCPT Future Network calls for Network Facilitators Could you be a Network Facilitator for WCPT Future? If you’re a student or early career physical therapist/physiotherapist and want to help encourage, promote, and facilitate ideas and activities to others like you, WCPT Future wants to hear from you! Network Facilitators will have a chance to:  represent their region on the world stage contribute to discussions in the profession help amplify the voice of physical therapy students and early career professionals create engaging social media develop their career and contacts with the global physical therapy profession. If you’d like to find out more about WCPT Future, please visit www.wcpt.org/students or follow the network on Facebook and Twitter. To apply to become a Network Facilitator, please complete the application form and send it to info@wcpt.org. Individual PTs can apply but must have the support of their WCPT member organisation. Deadline for applications: 16th November 2018

World Physical Therapy Day 2018 If you haven't yet had the chance to see how World Physical Therapy Day was celebrated around the world go to www.wcpt.org/wptday18 and take a look at the fantastic events that took place.

WCPT Annual Review published Engagement and advocacy were key highlights of WCPT activities during 2017, and feature heavily in the recently-published annual review. Read about these, along with the other achievements and projects WCPT undertook providing support and services to its member