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Revision as of 12:18, 27 October 2015
Welcome to Queen Margaret University's Current and Emerging Roles in Physiotherapy Practice project. This space was created by and for the students at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, UK. Please do not edit unless you are involved in this project, but please come back in the near future to check out new information!!
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Aim
The aim of this wiki is to present a learning resource for final year physiotherapy students and new graduates to develop their knowledge and understanding of:
- The role of a physiotherapist in the management of people with lymphoedema
- The implications for physiotherapy practice when managing people with lymphoedema in a palliative care setting
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this wiki you should be able to:
- Discuss the background of lymphoedema and describe the key presenting symptoms
- Discuss the physiotherapist’s role in the management of people with lymphoedema
- Critically reflect on the physiotherapist’s approach in the management of people with palliative care needs who have lymphoedema
- Critically appraise and synthesise the literature relating to the end of life care for a person with lymphoedema
Overview of Lymphoedema
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Lymphatic System[edit | edit source]
Types of Lymphoedema[edit | edit source]
Stages Of Lymphoedema[edit | edit source]
Clinical Features[edit | edit source]
Epidemiology[edit | edit source]
Treatment and Management of Lymphoedema[edit | edit source]
Introduction and History[edit | edit source]
Compression[edit | edit source]
Skin Care[edit | edit source]
Exercise[edit | edit source]
Massage[edit | edit source]
Education towards Self Management[edit | edit source]
Alternative Treatments[edit | edit source]
Outcome Measures[edit | edit source]
Lymphoedema in Palliative Care[edit | edit source]
Definition and Background[edit | edit source]
Who and When[edit | edit source]
Phystherapist's Role[edit | edit source]
Treatment Challenges[edit | edit source]
Treatment Modifications[edit | edit source]
Outcome Measures[edit | edit source]
Preparing for work[edit | edit source]
Knowledge[edit | edit source]
Competence Framework[edit | edit source]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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