Role of the physiotherapist in the school environment. Systematic review
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https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iatreia.121Keywords:
motor activity, school, physiotherapist, systematic review, professional roleAbstract
Introduction: The role of the physiotherapist in the school environment as a professional participates in the neuromotor development of the child and their learning process, it is observed as a professional field from a non-clinical approach, becoming an opportunity to generate new work alternatives and disciplinary knowledge. This research is oriented with the objective of analyzing the role of the physiotherapist in the school environment.
Methodology: A systematic search was carried out in the databases PUBMED, Scopus, PeDRO, Lylacs and google scholar, from the beginning until ctober 2019. The selection criteria were previously defined regarding the age of the population and the subject of the article.
Results: Of the 9 articles included, the main activities found refer to the promotion of physical activity, psychomotor skills, school inclusion, rehabilitation at school and advice to teachers. Of the roles found, the one with the highest frequency is that of acilitator of school inclusion, since it is the most visible activity.
Conclusions: Of the 5 activities identified by the physiotherapist in the school, school inclusion and teacher counseling stand out mainly. However, the work as a promoter of physical activity becomes important in the intervention of the physiotherapist in public health. REGISTER PROSPERO CRD42020160617.
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