Palliative Care Competence Framework for Physiotherapists

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Introduction and Learning Outcomes[edit | edit source]

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:
  1. The role of a physiotherapist in the management of people with lymphoedema
  2. The implications for physiotherapy practice when managing people with lymphoedema in a palliative care setting


Learning Outcomes

  • 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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References[edit | edit source]

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