Proceeding of Physical Education in the public university hospital: use of the AMPARO method

Abstract

The performance of the Physical Education Professional (PEP) in “Intra-hospital care” is still recent, with no evidence and standardized information on patient care. The objective was to present and promote the “AMPARO-method” in the Physical Reconditioning Program (PRP) of the Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro. AMPARO means Multidimensional Assessment, Planning, Performance, Reassessment, and Orientation of activities and physical exercises, aiming at improving physical capacities related to health. More than 1600 consultations (assessments and physical exercises) were carried out. Completed the 36 PRP sessions, 31 patients, average age 46.12 ± 13.58, 25 (80.6%) female. There was an improvement in cardiovascular fitness (p < 0.001), an increase in lean mass (p = 0.025), and an increase in moderate physical activity time (p = 0.030). It is concluded that the “PRP-AMPARO Method” has been proven to be efficient in the comprehensive health care of patients assisted by PE professionals in the public university hospital.