Informativo WCPT - Maio 2020

WCPT E-Update: 28 May 2020   Texto original em inglês

WCPT briefing paper on impact of COVID-19 on rehabilitation WCPT has published its second briefing paper as part of the response by the global physiotherapy profession to COVID-19.  The briefing paper focuses on rehabilitation and the vital role of physiotherapy and looks at: acute physiotherapy management of patients with COVID-19 rehabilitation of people after COVID-19 people living with a disability and frail older people: immediate and episodic rehabilitation people with short-term rehabilitation needs where routine care has been suspended return to work rehabilitation with public health restrictions service delivery Download briefing paper 2: rehabilitation and the vital role of physiotherapy

WCPT calls on WHA73 to expand funding for rehabilitation WCPT submitted a statement to last week's World Health Assembly calling on its members to commit to expanding funding for rehabilitation, as part of the global response to COVID-19. Emma Stokes, WCPT president, said: ‘This is both a short-term measure so the human cost of this pandemic can be minimised, but also to ensure rehabilitation services are established as a key pillar of routine universal health coverage within national health systems across the globe. ‘Physiotherapy has a critical role to play in maintaining the health and wellbeing of the global community. However, with many services suspended during the period of physical distancing, people will likely experience a deterioration of other conditions unrelated to COVID-19.' Access the statement

Survey: help us write history WCPT has launched a survey with the International Physiotherapy History Association (IPHA) to gather information on how COVID-19 is redefining physiotherapy education, practice and the profession. Reflecting that the impact of COVID-19 may change lives and communities forever, WCPT and IPHA would like to gather stories and experiences from physiotherapists around the world to help create a snapshot of the impact of COVID-19. Stories and experiences will be gathered at future dates to make sure we continue to collate the impact of COVID-19. The survey is available in: Arabic Chinese English French German Spanish This first invitation to take part is open until 30 June 2020.

REMINDER: WCPT appeals committee - call for applications The deadline to submit applications for the WCPT appeals committee is 3 June 2020. The role of the appeals committee is to consider and determine the outcome of any appeals by organisations against membership-related decisions by the membership committee and the WCPT Board, in accordance with the constitution and relevant regulations. As the committee is being established for the first time there are five vacancies - one from each WCPT region. Applicants need to have prior experience considering and determining outcomes of complaints or appeals and must be supported by their national member organisation. To apply and for further details see: www.wcpt.org/vacancies

World No Tobacco Day The World Health Organization (WHO) has put together a toolkit of materials to mark this year's World No Tobacco Day on 31 May #TobaccoExposed. This year WHO is launching a counter-marketing campaign in response to the tobacco and related industries’ systematic and sustained tactics to hook a new generation of users.The global campaign aims to debunk myths and expose devious tactics employed by these industries. It will provide young people with the knowledge required to easily detect industry manipulation and equip them with the tools to rebuff such tactics, thereby empowering young people to stand up against them. This is especially important right now as studies show that smokers have a higher risk for a severe case of coronavirus. WHO calls on all young people to join the fight to become a tobacco-free generation. Find out more: www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day/world-no-tobacco-day-2020