Paulo Augusto
de Almeida Britto
Fisioterapeuta
Federal University of Juiz de Fora
Graduated in Physiotherapy from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (1998). Holds a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Completed postgraduate studies in Exercise Physiology at Gama Filho University and is a specialist in Traumatology and Orthopedic Physiotherapy from the Brazilian Association of Traumatology and Orthopedic Physiotherapy. Currently, serves as a Physiotherapist at the Adult and Elderly Health Outpatient Clinic of the Rehabilitation Unit at the University Hospital, Federal University of Juiz de Fora.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Chronic pain is a condition that affects thousands of individuals who seek health services every day. Patients with chronic pain require a biopsychosocial perspective, requiring comprehensive assistance, which goes beyond the field of health and education. In this context, interprofessional work allows this condition to have a broad view, improving patients quality of life and minimizing suffering. Despite this, there is a gap in the training of professionals involved in this care, both from the point of view of patient management and in relation to the importance of teamwork for the…