OpenLB
Open Library of Bioscience
Advanced Search
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
Feb, 2025;61 (1): 4-8.

Physical and rehabilitation medicine for outpatients. The European PRM (UEMS PRM Section) Position Statement.

Iuly Treger, Aydan Oral, Alessandro Giustini, Nicolas Christodoulou, Maria G Ceravolo, Mauro Zampolini
Author Information
  1. Iuly Treger: Department of PRM Soroka Medical University Center, Beer Sheva, Israel - treiuly@gmail.com.
  2. Aydan Oral: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, T��rkiye.
  3. Alessandro Giustini: San Raffaele Clinic, Sulmona, Italy.
  4. Nicolas Christodoulou: Medical School, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
  5. Maria G Ceravolo: Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy.
  6. Mauro Zampolini: USL Umbria 2, Foligno Hospital, Perugia, Italy.
PMID: 40008909 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.25.08780-5

Abstract

The need for medical rehabilitation is growing rapidly, including functional assessment and rehabilitation management of outpatients. The wide diversity of the out of the hospital PRM programs leads to define the basic principles and the role of the PRM specialist in the field. The aim of this article is to outline the core professional principles of the PRM for outpatient care, according to the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Section of the European Union of Medical Specialists. A Working Group (WG) on "Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine for outpatients" was formed in March 2023. The final version was unanimously approved at the General Assembly on September 13, 2024. The principal aspects of PRM management of outpatients, according to the UEMS PRM Section, are reported. It is essential that PRM programs for outpatients are planned, developed, and implemented according to the professional principles of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in appropriate settings. They must be conducted by a multiprofessional team led by a PRM physician. These efforts aim to maximize functional outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals at risk of disability and chronic conditions.

References

  1. Lancet. 2021 Dec 19;396(10267):2006-2017 [PMID: 33275908]
  2. Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2011 Jul;54(5):298-318 [PMID: 21803672]
  3. Front Neurol. 2022 Sep 09;13:964196 [PMID: 36188398]
  4. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2019 Dec;55(6):834-844 [PMID: 31583877]
  5. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024 Oct 08;21(10): [PMID: 39457305]
  6. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2018 Apr;54(2):177-185 [PMID: 29565104]
  7. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jun 18;17(12): [PMID: 32570746]
  8. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2024 Apr;60(2):165-181 [PMID: 38477069]
  9. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2019 Aug;55(4):411-417 [PMID: 30868836]
  10. Health Policy. 2022 Mar;126(3):183-189 [PMID: 35065824]
  11. J Rehabil Med. 2018 Apr 18;50(4):309-316 [PMID: 28140419]
  12. J Rehabil Med. 2013 Apr;45(4):321-30 [PMID: 23546307]
  13. J Rehabil Med. 2018 Aug 22;50(8):673-678 [PMID: 29944171]
  14. Australas J Ageing. 2021 Sep;40(3):275-282 [PMID: 33241649]
  15. Disabil Rehabil. 2010;32(25):2061-77 [PMID: 20441412]
  16. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2016 Feb;52(1):134-41 [PMID: 26681647]
  17. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2020 Feb;56(1):1-4 [PMID: 31797660]
  18. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2022 Aug;58(4):503-510 [PMID: 35148044]
  19. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2023 Dec;59(6):789-799 [PMID: 38214046]

MeSH Term

Humans
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Ambulatory Care
Europe
Outpatients
European Union
Journal Article

Word Cloud

Created with Highcharts 10.0.0PRMoutpatientsrehabilitationprinciplesaccordingPhysicalRehabilitationMedicineSectionfunctionalmanagementprogramsaimprofessionalEuropeanUEMSneedmedicalgrowingrapidlyincludingassessmentwidediversityhospitalleadsdefinebasicrolespecialistfieldarticleoutlinecoreoutpatientcareUnionMedicalSpecialistsWorkingGroupWG"PhysicalOutpatients"formedMarch2023finalversionunanimouslyapprovedGeneralAssemblySeptember132024principalaspectsreportedessentialplanneddevelopedimplementedappropriatesettingsmustconductedmultiprofessionalteamledphysicianeffortsmaximizeoutcomesenhancequalitylifeindividualsriskdisabilitychronicconditionsmedicinePositionStatement

Similar Articles

Evidence-based position paper on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) professional practice for people with obesity and related comorbidities. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section).Evidence-based position paper on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) professional practice for people with respiratory conditions. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section).Evidence based position paper on physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) practice for people with spinal deformities during growth. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section).Evidence-based position paper on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) professional practice for persons with spinal cord injury. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section).Evidence based position paper on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) professional practice for ageing people with disabilities. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section).Evidence-based position paper on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) professional practice for people with cardiovascular conditions. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section).Evidence-based position paper on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) professional practice on telerehabilitation. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section).Methodology of "Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine practice, Evidence Based Position Papers: the European position" produced by the UEMS-PRM Section.Evidence-based position paper on the professional practice of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine for persons with cerebral palsy. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM section).Evidence-based position paper on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine professional practice for persons with acute and chronic pain. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section).

Cited By (1)