Promoting Obesity and Metabolic Rehabilitation INclusion in EU Entry-level Physiotherapy Curricula PROMINENCE

  • Owner

    Camilla Wikström-Grotell

  • Start

    2023-12-01

  • End

    2026-03-31

  • Co-operation

    University College Dublin (Lead). Partners: Mälardalens universitet, Tampere AMK, Arcada, Universiteit Hasselt and EFPPA.

  • Organisation

    Research and Development

  • Financing

    Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership

Background and goals

The project was created as an answer to the obesity pandemic across Europe
Project time 2023 -2026 (28 months)

https://www.euprominence.com/

Objectives and benefits

To build capacity in Physiotherapy education regarding obesity and metabolic rehabilitation across the EU
To facilitate standardisation of obesity education for EU Physiotherapists by developing :

Results

PROMINENCE CONSORTIUM
PROMINENCE WEBSITE
PROMINENCE OBESITY COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK for Physiotherapists
PROMINENCE OPEN EDUCATION RESOURCE

Societal impact

To drive evidence based, standardised obesity education for Physiotherapists across EU:
Scoping Review: Obesity Education and Competencies for Healthcare Professionals
PROMINENCE PROJECT - OER FOCUS
Short Report re:
PROMINENCE OBESITY COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK and development process

Abstract

PROMINENCE
https://www.euprominence.com/

Sustainable development goals

3: Good health and well-being4: Quality education
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