Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical, theoretical-practical and practical classes, using expository, interrogative, demonstrative and active methodologies.
Students who obtain a minimum grade of 10 (ten), rounded up, will be considered to have passed this course unit.
Continuous assessment
Class participation (25%) + Group work (45%)+ oral test
Final assessment
Regular/resit/special exam period: individual Work (700%)+ prova oral (30%)
In accordance with the Academic Regulations for the 1st Cycle of Studies of the School of Health Technology of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, available for consultation at https://www. estesc.ipc.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Regulamento-Academico-1o-Ciclo_ESTeSC_-Homologado_signed_20230720.pdf
Learning Results
Understand the Community Empowerment Model and the Occupational Justice Model.
Explain the relationship between occupational justice, human rights, and community practices in Occupational Therapy.
Use qualitative and quantitative assessment tools to identify community needs.
Apply the principles of evidence-based practice in the design and rationale of community interventions.
Design a community health promotion programme in contexts such as health, education, work, housing and culture.
Compare different community models and approaches, identifying their advantages and limitations in specific contexts.
Analyse how social determinants of health influence access to and participation in occupational activities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of community programmes for violence prevention, mental health promotion and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Advocate for the importance of occupational justice as an ethical foundation for community practice.
Program
Concepts of community, community intervention, and community development.
Social determinants of health and health equity.
Occupational justice and human rights.
Community models and approaches in Occupational Therapy (e.g., Community Empowerment Model, Occupational Justice Framework).
Community-based action in different contexts (health, education, work, housing, culture):
Development of community-based programmes to promote health, well-being and participation:
Promotion of access to work; sexual health, mental health, social inclusion, healthy lifestyles
Prevention of violence, falls, social exclusion
Inclusion of local cultural knowledge and practices.
Qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods in community projects.
Evidence-based practice in community-based occupational therapy
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Wilcock, A., & Hocking, C. (2024). An occupational perspective of health. Taylor & Francis.
Scaffa, M. E., Reitz, S. M. (n.d.). Occupational Therapy in Community and Population Health Practice. Estados Unidos: F.A. Davis.
Townsend, E. A., Polatajko, H. J. (2013). Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an Occupational Therapy Vision for Health, Well-being, and Justice Through Occupation. Canadá: Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.