Publications by authors named "Armi Hirvonen"
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- The International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) developed the Sports Physiotherapy Competencies and Standards document, highlighting essential professional behaviors in sports physiotherapy.
- This document was created by an international expert panel nearly twenty years ago as part of the EU-funded Sports Physiotherapy for All (SPA) project.
- The competencies outlined are crucial for policy development, ensuring quality in the field, and supporting the professional growth of individuals.
As societies age, the development of resources and strategies that foster healthy ageing from the beginning of life become increasingly important. Social and healthcare professionals are key agents in this process; therefore, their training needs to be in agreement with societal needs. We performed a scoping review on professional competences for social and health workers to adequately promote healthy ageing throughout life, using the framework described by Arksey and O'Malley and the Joanna Briggs Institute Guidelines.
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