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SANTOS, Kadine Priscila Bender dos  e  LUZ, Soraia Cristina Tonon da. Experiences in University Extension: Rehabilitation Amputees. Rev. Bras. Educ. Med. [online]. 2015, vol.39, n.4, pp.602-606. ISSN 1981-5271.  https://doi.org/10.1590/1981-52712015v39n4e00982014.

This study aims to report the extension activities of the Rehabilitation and Integration Outreach Project: Multidisciplinary Amputee Rehabilitation of the State University of Santa Catarina (UDESC) integrated into the Health Care Network. The intention is to share the experience and methods used to enhance the education process aimed at a vocational training that promotes health among the population in question. This paper presents the project and describes the theoretical-practical development of the objectives, actions and resources used in its execution, in order to offer a review and reflection that contribute toward a focus on comprehensive rehabilitation of amputees. This project can be translated as an opportunity for the Higher Learning Institute (IES) to contribute to the Health Care Network of amputees, reducing the risk of morbidity with health promotion and prevention practices and multidisciplinary practice, as well as enhancing the skills and competences of health care professionals and students.

Palavras-chave : University Extension; Rehabilitation; Amputation; Health Promotion; Medical Education.

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