Palliative Care Competence Framework for Physiotherapists

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Introduction and Learning Outcomes[edit | edit source]

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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