scholarly journals Using a Delphi study approach to develop competencies for Allied Health Professionals working in Acute Medicine

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 177-184
Author(s):  
Thomas Edwards ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Acute Medicine ◽  
Study Approach

A Delphi study approach was used to develop a national standard of competencies for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working in acute medicine. Nineteen expert therapists participated in the Delphi study, which consisted of four rounds. A total of two hundred and seventy one competencies were developed and agreed for inclusion in a single document. This paper describes the methodology and challenges presented in developing such a diverse range of competencies.

The contribution to palliative care of allied health professions

2019 ◽  
pp. 673-714
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Palliative Care Team ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Allied Health Professions ◽  
Parent Discipline

This chapter outlines the key work of allied health professionals within the palliative care team. Palliative care has been very successful at taking ideas, values, and techniques from other disciplines in healthcare. Such borrowing of ideas has nearly always included considerable adaptation from the parent discipline. However, the notion of cross-boundary, interdisciplinary working is now highly developed in palliative care. Some disciplines such as medicine and nursing have become core parts of the specialist team, whereas others have been accessed on an as-required basis. Increasingly, individual allied health professions have seen the need to evolve the palliative care specialism within the generic discipline. Allied health professionals include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nutritional experts, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, and art and music therapists.

Registration and Beyond

1996 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 284-286
Author(s):  
Carol Grainger
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Positive Feedback ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Continuing Competency ◽  
State Registration

Occupational therapists and other allied health professionals pass entry level examinations and then, in many cases, seek registration through a State Registration Board. Usually, no further establishment of competency is undertaken once entry level qualifications are demonstrated. This article discusses the need to ensure continuing competency after the initial completion of a degree or diploma in occupational therapy, it describes the practices that are being utilised in one Queensland hospital to ensure the competency of private allied health practitioners wishing to provide services to private patients. This process is still undergoing trial, although positive feedback has been received.

scholarly journals B-AB05-03 A SAME DAY DISCHARGE STRATEGY AFTER ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ABLATION THAT IS OVERSEEN BY ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CAN BE INITIATED SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY

Heart Rhythm ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. S8
Author(s):  
Lauren Ashley Rousseau ◽  
Nicole M. Bourque ◽  
Tiffany Andrade ◽  
Megan E.B. Antonellis ◽  
Patrice Hoskins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Same Day Discharge

scholarly journals Sustainable healthcare – Time for ‘Green Podiatry’

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Margaret Evans
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Foot Health

Abstract Background Healthcare aims to promote good health and yet demonstrably contributes to climate change, which is purported to be ‘the biggest global health threat of the 21st century’. This is happening now, with healthcare as an industry representing 4.4% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Main body Climate change promotes health deficits from many angles; however, primarily it is the use of fossil fuels which increases atmospheric carbon dioxide (also nitrous oxide, and methane). These greenhouse gases prevent the earth from cooling, resulting in the higher temperatures and rising sea levels, which then cause ‘wild weather’ patterns, including floods, storms, and droughts. Particular vulnerability is afforded to those already health compromised (older people, pregnant women, children, wider health co-morbidities) as well as populations closer to equatorial zones, which encompasses many low-and-middle-income-countries. The paradox here, is that poorer nations by spending less on healthcare, have lower carbon emissions from health-related activity, and yet will suffer most from global warming effects, with scant resources to off-set the increasing health care needs. Global recognition has forged the Paris agreement, the United Nations sustainable developments goals, and the World Health Organisation climate change action plan. It is agreed that most healthcare impact comes from consumption of energy and resources, and the production of greenhouse gases into the environment. Many professional associations of medicine and allied health professionals are advocating for their members to lead on environmental sustainability; the Australian Podiatry Association is incorporating climate change into its strategic direction. Conclusion Podiatrists, as allied health professionals, have wide community engagement, and hence, can model positive environmental practices, which may be effective in changing wider community behaviours, as occurred last century when doctors stopped smoking. As foot health consumers, our patients are increasingly likely to expect more sustainable practices and products, including ‘green footwear’ options. Green Podiatry, as a part of sustainable healthcare, directs us to be responsible energy and product consumers, and reduce our workplace emissions.

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