BAPO website 03/09.
Launch of Stroke Training and Awareness Resources e-learning Website: This online Teaching resource has been developed by NHS Education Scotland, CHSS and University of Edinburgh. It's a no password entry - self-learning interactive tool which teaches the basics covering the core competencies of stroke- a base line recommendation for education for all professionals working with stroke (sign guideline 64) BAPO website 03/09.
Step up to the Allied Health Professional Leadership Challenges
The vision is that teams of Health Professions Council-registered AHPs from diverse backgrounds will collaborate in competition with other teams, using their creativity to solve the challenges posed. Individuals can apply and, if successful, will be allocated to teams. The best performing teams in each of the ten SHA events will go forward to a high profile, national event on the 16th and 17th June 2009. The legacy of all these events is that they then become embedded in the SHA leadership and development cycle. It is hoped that, in time, they will become part of a multi-professional leadership challenge series.
East Midlands event: 18th and 19th May 2009.
Department of Health website 03/09.
NHS workforce census statistics 'good news' for physios:
Physiotherapist numbers have risen significantly for the first time in recent years, according to the latest government workforce statistics for England.
CSP website 03/09.
Spotlight on research: Engaging with research is crucial for all physiotherapists, irrespective of current grade. Our special series examines a number of research topics. Starting with stroke rehabilitation, other features will cover such areas as public health, pain and musculoskeletal conditions.
CSP website 03/09.
Oscillating devices for airway clearance in people with cystic fibrosis
Chest physiotherapy is widely prescribed to assist the clearance of airway secretions in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). This study seeks to determine the effectiveness and acceptability of oscillating devices compared to other forms of physiotherapy to improve respiratory function, mucus clearance and other outcomes in people with CF.
Morrison L, Agnew J. Oscillating devices for airway clearance in people with cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 1.
Cochrane Library 03/09.
British Dietetics Association Paediatric Group has updated its position statements on Soya and Weaning.
BDA website 03/09.
Using conversation analysis to study prosodic problems in a child with language impairment.
Samuelsson C
Child Language Teaching & Therapy, 01 February 2009, vol./is. 25/1(59-88)
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Cinahl database 03/09.
Age 17 language and reading outcomes in late-talking toddlers: support for a dimensional perspective on language delay.
Rescorla L
Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research, 01 February 2009, vol./is. 52/1(16-30)
This study examined whether late talkers identified at 24-31 months continued to have weaker language and reading skills at 17 years of age than typically developing peers. Language and reading outcomes at 17 years of age were examined in 26 children identified as late talkers with normal nonverbal ability and normal receptive language at intake and in 23 typically developing children matched at intake on age, socioeconomic status (SES), and nonverbal ability.
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Cinahl database 03/09.
Medical radiation examinations on women of child bearing age
Pregnant women should not undergo some types of medical examination that involve high doses of radiation to the foetus because of the small increased risk of causing childhood cancer, according to guidance developed by the Health Protection Agency, The Royal College of Radiologists and the College of Radiographers.
Society of Radiographers website 03/09.
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