Submit your abstract by 16 September 2011 for the College of Occupational Therapists 36th Annual Conference. The conference takes place a the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre on 12th – 14th June 2012.
Talkshop 2011: The Year Of Communication. National SLT & OT Fair
Friday 30th September 2011 at Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel, Kegworth, Derbyshire.
Plan your exclusive day from a mixture of innovative workshops, stimulating discussion sessions, resource swap shop, 1:1 research sessions & trade exhibition hall.
CSP Congress 2011
Booking is now open for CSP Congress 2011, at the BT Convention Centre, Liverpool, October 7th-8th.
Physiotherapy faces unprecedented challenges in 2011. The Congress programme is designed to address this. Congress sessions are split into five themes: Cardio-respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Leadership, management, and public health and Associates
A new publication – ‘The Route to success in end of life care – achieving quality for occupational therapy ‘- sets out for managers and commissioners the unique core skills of Occupational Therapists in end of life care. Occupational Therapists (OTs) can use these skills along the six steps of the end of life care pathway, from initiating discussions as end of life approaches to concluding with care after death.
NICE back key physio role in hip fracture care
The guidance comes from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), and advises on the management of hip fracture - from hospital admission, through to the patient’s return home and discharge from care.
Hands-on therapy interventions for upper limb motor dysfunction following stroke
An intervention review to identify if specific hands-on therapeutic interventions enhance motor activity and function of the upper limb post stroke.
Winter J, Hunter S, Sim J, Crome P. Hands-on therapy interventions for upper limb motor dysfunction following stroke. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 6.
Therapeutic ultrasound for acute ankle sprains
An intervention review to evaluate the effects of ultrasound therapy in the treatment of acute ankle sprains.
van den Bekerom MPJ, van der Windt DAWM, ter Riet G, van der Heijden GJ, Bouter LM. Therapeutic ultrasound for acute ankle sprains. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 6.
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for coronary heart disease
An intervention review to determine the effectiveness of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (exercise training alone or in combination with psychosocial or educational interventions) on mortality, morbidity and health-related quality of life of patients with CHD.
Heran BS, Chen JMH, Ebrahim S, Moxham T, Oldridge N, Rees K, Thompson DR, Taylor RS. Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for coronary heart disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 7.
Psychologically Informed Interventions for Low Back Pain: An Update for Physical Therapists.
Nicholas, Michael K., George, Steven Z.
Physical Therapy, 01 May 2011, vol./is. 91/5(765-776)
A central theme of current evidence-based guidelines for managing low back pain is endorsement of the resumption of activities despite the presence of pain. This task can be challenging for both therapists and patients, and there are many essentially psychological obstacles to implementing the guidelines. These obstacles can be overcome by knowing how to recognize potential psychological obstacles and understanding the options for managing psychological obstacles in combination with activity-based interventions. This article is intended to address these tasks by explaining and describing the application of empirically based psychological principles and strategic clinical reasoning. Importantly, the roles of skills in assessment, treatment planning, and communication with patients are identified as essential but feasible skills for physical therapists to acquire with appropriate training.
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Malnutrition needs identifying in the community.
Best, C
Nursing Times, June 2011, vol./is. 107/22(16-7).
Summary of a Nutrition Screening Week survey on the prevalence of malnutrition in the UK in hospitals, care homes and mental health units. The use of the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) and nutrition policies were examined and the implications for malnutrition in the community are discussed. 7 refs.
Print copies of this journal held at Grantham, Lincoln, Louth and Pilgrim Staff Libraries.
Dehydration: why is it still a problem?
Campbell, N
Nursing Times, June 2011, vol./is. 107/22(12-5).
Problems of dehydration among hospital patients, especially older people. Initiatives, guidelines and legislation to safeguard against malnutrition and dehydration are reviewed and the principles of assessment and identification are explained. Prevention strategies, including drinking aids, fluid intake monitoring and improved bedside care, are discussed. 24 refs.
Print copies of this journal held at Grantham, Lincoln, Louth and Pilgrim Staff Libraries.
Cup of a tea and a chat.
Penfold, Julie
Nursing Standard, 15 June 2011, vol./is. 25/41(22-23).
From social groups to special menus, a new programme is improving the care of older people across all inpatient areas at a Cheshire trust. This range of initiatives has been devised by hospital staff at all levels, from the trust chief executive down.
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