Aquatic physical therapy as a treatment modality in healthcare for non-institutionalized elderly persons: a systematic review

Abstract

Although a large part of the studies demonstrated good results with aquatic physical therapy practice, none of them had been applied on long-stay institution for the elderly. Therefore, more studies are needed in this area for a model of assistance to long-stay institution for the elderly to be proposed.

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“…This requires skills and abilities for decision-making and timely implementation. According to Sarmento (2014) the qualification of ICU health professionals is quite important to perform activities of enormous complexity, it is also essential to self-conflicted in scientific knowledge to enable patient care safely. Training and training of this professional are indispensable for achieving the expected result.…”

“…The proper execution of health team actions within the ICU is indispensable for the effectiveness of quality in patient care and their families, as professionals daily face the numerous needs associated with the difficulty of the practical assistance to be performed, the impositions and requirements of patients, family members, medical area, institution, among others (Sarmento, 2014). Study developed by Silva et al (2021, p. 34) points out that "health services today have a diverse set of professionals able to offer quality care.…”