Fatigue Management for People with Multiple Sclerosis
8th October 2010 at Linden Lodge, Nottingham University Hospitals, City Hospital Campus, Nottingham.
This practical workshop uses an evidence informed approach for Occupational Therapists which is relevant to MS and other long term neurological conditions. Teaching by Sarah Daniels and Pip Wilford, Occupational Therapists from the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London.
Parkinson’s Study Day
3rd November 2010 in Derby.This study day is aimed at all grades of AHP’s who have contact with Patients with Parkinson’s Disease in a non specialist setting. The day looks at a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of patients. Each session will be led by a clinical specialist in the field of Parkinson’s Disease.
Working with bilingual children and their families
24th November 2010 at The Angel Hotel, Castle Street, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 1SZ.
Are you developing your skills in working with bilingual children? This study day will offer you the chance to build on knowledge acquired from the forthcoming RCSLT bilingualism e-learning tool, developing core skills to equip you to work confidently with bilingual clients. You will have the opportunity to apply your learning with practical case studies, exploring management and decision making from referral to intervention.
Research Symposia for Dietitians New to Research
30th November 2010, Institute of Child Health, London.3rd December 2010, University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus, Near Belfast.
AHP Bulletin, Issue 78, August 2010
The bulletin's aim is to address matters related to the organisation and delivery of allied health professional services and includes items of direct interest to AHP staff.
Revised Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct published Occupational therapists, those who are using OT services and employers of occupational therapy personnel will be interested in the newly revised Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct published by the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT).
Audit shows how to improve hip-fracture care
Standards of NHS care for hip fractures are improving, according to the National Hip Fracture Database’s 2010 audit. But services vary significantly among hospitals, it says.
'These results have been achieved through reducing the time from emergency admission to surgery and early mobilisation and rehabilitation by physiotherapists,' says Natalie Beswetherick, the CSP's director of practice and development.
The National Hip Fracture Database National Report 2010.
Independent prescribing - physiotherapists and podiatrists The Department of Health has launched two engagement exercises to seek views on the development of independent prescribing for physiotherapists and for podiatrists. Depending on the outcome, and subject to agreement by Ministers, these views may then inform and assist the development of a formal public consultation led by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) proposing specific amendments to the relevant legislation. Responses can be made online, by email or in writing and are welcomed from individuals, groups and organisations.
Physiotherapy interventions for shoulder pain
An intervention review to determine the efficacy of physiotherapy interventions for disorders resulting in pain, stiffness and/or disability of the shoulder.
Green S, Buchbinder R, Hetrick SE. Physiotherapy interventions for shoulder pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 2. Edited (no change to conclusions), published in Issue 9, 2010.
Inpatient rehabilitation specifically designed for geriatric patients: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Bachmann, S, Finger, C, Huss, A
BMJ, June 2010, vol./is. 340/7758(1230).
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence for effectiveness of inpatient rehabilitation for older people. Outcomes studied of general and orthopaedic rehabilitation programmes involving active physiotherapy or occupational therapy included functional improvement, nursing home admission and mortality.
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Reflection on nutrition in pregnancy and the advice given to women.
Thompson, H
British Journal of Midwifery, July 2010, vol./is. 18/7(445-6).
Comment on women's diet during pregnancy and the impact of poor nutrition on the mother and fetus. The midwife's contribution to dietary advice in pregnancy and guidelines for providing advice are outlined, and midwives' nutrition knowledge and training needs are considered. 2 refs.
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Understanding speech, language and communication difficulties.
Joffe, V
British Journal of School Nursing, June 2010, vol./is. 5/5(219-20).
Comment on the importance of primary school staff being aware of the signs of speech, language and communication difficulties (SLCD) in order to identify and support children. The effects on children's speech and communication and the potential impact on their self-esteem and social and behavioural development are discussed. Strategies for classroom support are given. 11 refs.
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Nutrition related to obesity and diabetes as a public health issue.
Coe, S
Nurse Prescribing, August 2010, vol./is. 8/8(376-81).
Incidence, risk factors and health consequences of obesity and dietary strategies for prevention. The link to diabetes is discussed and the energy density of different foods is identified. 28 refs.
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Research News:
Overview of NIHR and partner sources of funding
The National Institute for Health Research is holding a series of seminars in October, which will provide an overview of partner sources of funding and useful tips for RfPB.
Annual research and alliance event
The next annual Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire research and alliance event, entitled 'Research impact: What is it and why does it matter?', is taking place on Wednesday 13 October, in Nottingham from 9am - 1pm.
Good Clinical Practice training
The National Institute for Health Research is holding a Good Clinical Practice training day on Wednesday 3rd November, in Lincoln.
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This bulletin is brought to you by Library and Knowledge Services. It aims to keep you up-to-date with therapeutic issues. At the beginning of each month, a librarian will update the bulletin with relevant information published in the preceding month. If there are areas you think we also need to cover, please let us know.
