8/17/09, An exploratory Delphi study on the integration of disabled students into physiotherapy education»»
Publication year: 2008 Source: Physiotherapy, Volume 94, Issue 4, December 2008, Pages 292-299 Joanne, Opie , M. Clare, Taylor
 Objectives: The introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) IV (1995) in the UK requires universities to ensure that they do not discriminate against disabled students. The objectives of this study were to achieve consensus on the attributes required for a competent physiotherapist, and to explore implementation of the DDA into physiotherapy education. Design: An exploratory study was performed using the Delphi technique. Respondents were asked to comment on the skills required to be a physiotherapist, and the implementation of the DDA during the admission process. Setting and participants: Participation was invited from all physiotherapy admission tutors working on pre-registration physiotherapy courses in England (n=43).... Read more..
8/17/09, An observational study of sitting out of bed in tracheostomised patients in the intensive care unit»»
 Objective: To define the number of occasions of sitting out of bed in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) following tracheostomy formation. Design: Descriptive observational study. Setting: ICU, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, UK. Participants: Convenience sample of 30 mechanically ventilated patients requiring a tracheostomy. Main outcome measures: The number of occasions of sitting out of bed and/or sitting on the edge of the bed during the patient’s stay on the ICU, the number of occasions that patients did not sit out of bed or sit on the edge of the bed as defined due to being ‘medically unwell’ or ‘other’, and ICU... Read more..
8/17/09, An observational study of physiotherapists’ use of cognitive-behavioural principles in the management of patients with back pain and neck pain»»
Publication year: 2008 Source: Physiotherapy, Volume 94, Issue 4, December 2008, Pages 306-313 A.J., Green , D.A., Jackson , J.A., Klaber Moffett
 Objectives: This study investigated the extent to which physiotherapists collaborating in a randomised trial comparing the McKenzie approach with a Solution Finding Approach (SFA) for back pain or neck pain involved patients in the consultation, and empowered patients to develop self-management strategies. The aims were to develop a tool for this purpose and to identify any observed differences between the consultations in these two approaches. Design: An observational study, conducted within a randomised trial (McKABI trial). Setting: Patients referred to seven National Health Service physiotherapy departments in West and East Yorkshire. Participants: The observational study collected data from 10 of the 28 physiotherapists participating in the McKABI... Read more..
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PhysioToday’s mission is to provide a tool which helps physiotherapists everywhere improve their level of patient care through sharing best practice, clinical tools, evidence-based knowledge, research and a commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD).
When you visit PhysioToday, you will find the broadest and largest collection of information in all areas of physiotherapy, from musculoskeletal to cardiac rehabilitation as well as an international community to help you. You will have access to this material, free of copyright, to use in your next inservice or with your students (see terms and conditions). You will also be able to see who has contributed each resource and what your colleagues worldwide thought of it.
Joining is simple. Simply create an account by clicking on the "register" link on the top right hand corner of this page. Then fill in the registration form and click the register button.