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Aged care as a bellwether of future physiotherapy
1School of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies, Auckland University of Technology , Auckland, New Zealand.
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
|August 25, 2018
Summary
Physiotherapists must adapt to the growing needs of an aging population. Current aged care models are inadequate, necessitating new philosophical approaches for physiotherapy practice.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric care
- Physiotherapy
- Health sciences
Background:
- Aged care is a growing health sector, yet physiotherapy has not traditionally prioritized it.
- Aging populations with chronic illnesses represent a significant unmet need in healthcare.
- Physiotherapists risk marginalization if they fail to adapt to the demands of aged care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the historical development of aged care approaches.
- To critique existing biomedical and holistic health models in the context of aged care.
- To propose alternative philosophical frameworks for physiotherapy in aged care.
Main Methods:
- Critical analysis of current aged care paradigms.
- Philosophical critique of biomedicine and holistic health models.
- Exploration of new materialism and object-oriented ontologies.
Main Results:
- Current aged care models, including holistic ones, are deemed inadequate for addressing the complexities of aging.
- Existing models fail to adequately differentiate between physical, experiential, and social health paradigms.
- New philosophical frameworks are needed to support effective physiotherapy in aged care.
Conclusions:
- Reforming physiotherapy for older adults can lead to broader advancements in the profession.
- Physiotherapy must evolve beyond current biomedical and holistic limitations.
- New materialism and object-oriented ontologies offer promising alternative paradigms for aged care physiotherapy.
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