๐A challenging post on the overwhelming administrative burden of delivering care in the #NHS:
"I have idly tried to work out how much time the physios in our unit spend writing vs. doing. I think it is currently around 80:20."
#PatientSafety
https://t.co/tH8AK5QUBg
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'Activities like writing, gardening and knitting can improve your cognition and mood. Tapping, typing and scrolling? Less so... Studies havenโt determined that hand involvement, specifically...' (1/2)
โ ๏ธ This 16-page doc breaks down the fundamental OT process, with categories from the American Practice Framework. A detailed breakdown of 'Making a cup of tea' is followed by a template, for use with any chosen occupation! #OccupationalTherapy
https://t.co/VNNgGnca3q
Bed Alarms-which aim to prevent hospital falls by electronically restraining patients-are ubiquitous in US hospitals. But as this landmark study shows they dont prevent falls. Mystifying how they become so entrenched despite strong evidence it doesnt work
https://t.co/x9kMhGAkRc
So excited to see this all coming together - & canโt wait to see the final plans! We have such brilliant #OTs here @uhltherapy & this is a brilliant opportunity to showcase the difference made to patients every day here @Leic_hospital ๐
Good grief!
The nurses in our weekly meetings in most Geriatric Medicine and Community Hospital settings have A LOT to say about the patients!
Quite right too. They know them very well indeed!
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Quote retweet this post with the hashtag #StrengthSavesLives for the chance to win the following;
๐คS4L clinical workshop place
๐ช๐ผHand grip dynamometer
The winner will be announced Wednesday 5th April!
Lovely Physio David holding one of our new weekly patient activity/goal sheets. ๐
Kept them simple but reusable for patients to keep in eye line.
What do you use to set patient goals??
#rehablegend#rehabinicu
Do you provide #rehabilitation for older people? The BGS would like to ask for your help in showcasing these services and therefore invites you to record a video of up to 10 minutes. We plan to show a selection of them at our Autumn Meeting 2023 #BGSconf https://t.co/h31I4kVCuu