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Embedding Public Health (PH) in physiotherapy practice: …

WebRelevance: International public health and healthcare policy suggests a need to shift towards preventative models of care, and prevention and health promotion is a key …

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Physiotherapy in the ICU: current evidence and practical applications

WebLearning objectives: 1. Understand the evidence and rationale underpinning physiotherapy rehabilitation in the critically ill 2. Understand the different outcomes used to measure …

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Future-proofing the Profession: Physiotherapists’ perceptions of …

WebAs healthcare systems continue to modernise, physiotherapists are required to transform their practice to remain contemporary and meet future population needs. …

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Communication skills in physiotherapy practice: how to integrate

WebBackground: Communication skills are essential for health professionals. Research has shown a link between effective communication and patient satisfaction, adherence to …

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Perceptions of physiotherapists about their role in health …

WebHowever, there was a striking difference between the strong conviction among more-experienced participants that health promotion is a role of physiotherapists, …

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Gateway to health: physiotherapists’ role in promoting the …

WebPurpose: Approximately 15.4 million people are living with long-term conditions (LTCs) in England alone and this is anticipated to rise in the next decade with more individuals …

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Strength training in physical therapy

WebIn an era characterised by an ageing population and a global epidemic of obesity and related comorbidities, daily habitual physical activity and exercise training …

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Community physiotherapists’ experiences of working with patients …

WebPurpose: On-going research suggests that patients with persistent pain would benefit from being treated in the community and signposted to activities or exercise they enjoy doing. …

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The Unifying Theory of Physical Activity: a promising holistic

WebThe desire to promote exercise-related behavioral change in physiotherapy and rehabilitation settings has accompanied healthcare professionals for some time. …

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Physiotherapy for people with dementia: a Call to Action for the

WebDementia is a leading cause of disability and dependency worldwide, with major physical, psychological, social, and economic impacts on individuals, families, …

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Experiences of physiotherapy in mental health: an interpretative

WebService users with severe mental illness (SMI) are at increased risk of physical health co-morbidity such as musculoskeletal pain, neurological impairment, …

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The impact of health literacy on health outcomes in individuals …

WebOf the 131 participants recruited, 54% had inadequate HL. The group was subsequently stratified according to HL level. In bivariate analysis, inadequate HL was …

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Taking culture seriously: considerations for physiotherapists

WebCultural diversity is increasing in Western nations. The cultural plurality of these societies has important implications for the provision of health care to patients. Physiotherapists …

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An introduction to patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) …

WebThe use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) is set to rise in physiotherapy. PROMs provide additional ‘patient-centred’ data which is unique in …

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Manual patient handling in the healthcare setting: a scoping review

WebManual patient handling is the most frequently reported risk factor for work related musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare. Patient handling tasks are routinely …

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Patient Education in Physiotherapy: Towards a planned approach

WebThe amount of patient education the therapists provided in each treatment session was assessed by means of a checklist, containing five subjects: (1) teaching and …

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An investigation into UK physiotherapists’ understanding of public

WebBackground: In recent years UK healthcare has seen an increase in emphasis from treatment to prevention. This can be attributed to an ageing population and an increase …

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Advocacy in physical therapy: strategies for individuals and

WebDescription: WHO (2005) defines advocacy as a combination of individual and social actions designed to gain political commitment, policy support, social acceptance and systems …

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Development of a Community Physiotherapy Service

WebThe origin and current state of community physiotherapy are described. Service development is discussed in terms of regular service review, and consideration of future …

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