Rachel Blears

Physiotherapist for BCUHB • Interested in Frailty, Rehabilitation & improving outcomes for older people • (views are my own)

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

#Frailty is potentially reversible, especially in its earlier stages, and can be managed well by comprehensive assessment and tailored interventions, rehabilitation, care and support. https://t.co/XH6IkCM3TA #BGSBlueprint

[Indrajit Chatterjee @chatterjee_in]

Our Frailty Unit 1 year old today ⁦@GlesniDavies1⁩ ⁦@Qmeista2⁩ ⁦@lindahatchett⁩ ⁦@BetsiCadwaladr⁩. Thanks a lot to all who worked so hard to make a difference to so many patients with complex clinical problems ⁦🙏

[alison tardivel @AlisonPhysio]

Please can all my CSP colleagues make sure all details are correct online .... Watch this space for the next step by the @csp @GwawrJob @RachelBlears @hannahmn81 @HW_Neurophysio @Kate__campion @GeriEvans1 @trphysio_msk @PooFaceMcJones8 @_JadeClark

[Christopher Tuckett MCSP @HealthPhysio]

Waiting for the discharge to be safe❓

Waiting for the physio ax before 'allowing' the patient to walk❓

Waiting for the results of one more test before they can go home❓

If you wait for zero risk. The patient never stops waiting❗#EndPjparalysis

[Lindsey Wilkinson @LWphysio]

Hospital acquired deconditioning (HAD) is often an avoidable harm that we can manage better! Why aren't we measured on this. And if we were do you think HAD would reduce? Resulting in improved function, reduced delirium, maintained muscle mass, and more ppl returning home

[Rachel Blears @RachelBlears]

@PhysioArmstrong @UoB_PhysioSoc @BUPhysioSociety @UoSotonPT @UoS_Physio @PlymUniPhysio @ACPIN_SW @UowPhysio @UoLPhysio @ueaphysiosoc @PMFirstSteps @Leahdevlin1989 - looks good

[JenniferJD1 @Jennifer1OT]

Desperately seeking some expert advice, or the recommendation of a physician who has knowledge of managing GI Amyloidosis (AL). Doesn’t have to be UK based. #amyloidosis #giamyloidosis #ALamyloidosis

[Rachel Blears @RachelBlears]

@Jennifer1OT @DrGustavoDuque @mikelizquierdo_ Hi Jen, I can’t seem to see what it is? X

[Christopher Tuckett MCSP @HealthPhysio]

Concerned about encouraging the unsteady patient to walk in case they fall?

They'll only become more unsteady the longer you wait.

The clinical evidence is in your favour to take the risk.

#Deconditioning = harm, despite the perceived lack of 'trauma'.

#endPJparalysis

[EMGeriPearls @EMGeriPearls]

Comprehensive geriatric assessments allow for identification of the multidimensional aspects of older patients care. Use of a CGA allows more accurate diagnosis as well as making a treatment plan that takes into account what matters most to those we treat! https://t.co/zS82ascWtz

[JenniferJD1 @Jennifer1OT]

Would love to hear from therapists (OT/PT) working in acute frailty with regards to what outcome measures you are using..please get in touch if you have any that you would recommend…thanks #acutefrailty #frailty #occupationaltherapy #physiotherapy #outcomemeasures

[JenniferJD1 @Jennifer1OT]

Just one week since our #frailty service started and the impact of targeted #CGA and early #therapy at the front door on patient outcomes is striking…can’t wait to see what’s to come @chatterjee_in @RachelBlears @Natasha08632160

[Indrajit Chatterjee @chatterjee_in]

Delighted that the #Frailty service in Glan Clwyd Hospital @BetsiCadwaladr has now started @Jennifer1OT @RachelBlears @Rebecca92872601 @GraystonSteven @JCAshtonOT @1978Gez. Looking forward to make some difference to care of #olderadults at the hospital front door.

[Angela Wing @LewisAngela5]

Have a look at these great bite size videos for families on all aspects of early years development https://t.co/TC0fowXqR1

[Betsi Cadwaladr @BetsiCadwaladr]

Read why this Betsi Cadwaladr advanced clinical practitioner in children’s physiotherapy is being recognised by Great Ormond Street Hospital here: https://t.co/qfktlLLG0I

[Rachel Blears @RachelBlears]

@Jennifer1OT @ValleyWye @Rebecca92872601 Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Rachel Blears @RachelBlears]

@OtCeri @Jennifer1OT Agreed! Xx

[JenniferJD1 @Jennifer1OT]

Our fantastic front door team had the opportunity to present to the ED doctors today...spreading the word about #homefirst #everydaycounts Thanks for all your hard work @RachelBlears @alana_ot @OtCeri @lizwilliams85 @Sandranaughton2

[Emma Lewis @EmmaCLewis1]

Frailty Awareness Week day 2 - promoting our 5Ps of Frailty. P2:Personalised Care Planning - ask What Matters To You (now in EPR) and undertake an MDT assessment to tailor care @AcuteFrailty @frailtyjourney @Debbiebertfield @RoyalFreeNHS @KVangucci @DeborahBalkwill

[Rachel Blears @RachelBlears]

@Jennifer1OT @GwawrJob this looks great!

[International Federation for Emergency Medicine @ifemglobal]

Pathfinder has demonstrated that there is a safe alternative to ED conveyance for older people following low-acuity EMS calls. A model which could be spread, with local adaptation, nationally & internationally.

Read this article by members of IFEM GEMSIG: https://t.co/RUOyaZ0Ub8