Physiotherapy management strategies in people with schizophrenia

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Introduction

Aims and Learning Outcomes

Aims:

1. To provide final year physiotherapy students and newly qualified physiotherapy graduates with an online learning resources which will develop their knowledge and understanding of schizophrenia and its impact on the individual.

2. To enable final year students and newly qualified physiotherapy graduates to develop their knowledge and awareness of physiotherapy management strategies for people/adults with schizophrenia.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this online learning resource you should be able to:

1. Identify and evaluate the biopsychosocial impact of schizophrenia on the individual.

2. Explain the effects of the common medications used in the management of schizophrenia and how these effects can impact physiotherapy management.

3. Critically appraise the evidence underpinning some of the key physiotherapy management approaches for schizophrenia and reflect on how the could be used in practice.

4. Select evidence informed communication strategies to be able to interact effectively with individuals with schizophrenia.

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