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

Background and goals

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

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

Sustainable development goals