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Useful physiotherapy tools
Here you can find a list of links and downloads to useful tools relevant to haemophilia and physiotherapy.
UK haemophilia physiotherapy: A future strategy built on past success
From its humble beginnings in 1990, the UK’s Haemophilia Chartered Physiotherapists Association (HCPA) has led the development of haemophilia physiotherapy in the UK and increasingly across Europe too.
Haemophilia Chartered Physiotherapists Association (HCPA)
Personnel: Chair: Anna Wells Vice-Chair: David Hopper Research Lead: Dr David Stephensen Secretary: Elizabeth Bradshaw Treasurer: Joanne Minshall
Physiotherapy
Haemophilia is associated with very specific musculoskeletal consequences. Haemophilia physiotherapists are increasingly recognised as the professional experts to deal with these issues.
The HNA Terms of Reference (July 2018)
MISSION, MEMBERSHIP AND PURPOSE The Haemophilia Nurses Association (HNA) is a specialist group representing nurses who care for patients with bleeding disorders in the UK and Ireland. Membership is open to any nurse within the UK and Ireland who works principally with patients with bleeding disorders, whether providing direct care or engaging in research. The …
The HNA Competency Framework: The Detail
Table 1: CREST topics and associated levels of competence Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 COMMUNICATION Haemophilia Multi-Disciplinary Team Demonstrates understanding of the role of team members and communicates appropriately. Is able to observe and report accurately Presents cases and raises issues within the team Initiates and leads team discussions Liaison and …
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The role of the nurse continues to develop, probably at greater speed than ever before. In many countries, nurses are able to manage whole episodes of patient care from diagnosis, through admission, requesting investigations, prescribing treatments and evaluating outcomes. While nurses can and do, do most things, what is important is that they are appropriately …
Nursing
Haemophilia nurses are pivotal members of the haemophilia multidisciplinary team. They support patients and carers within the hospital, the community and at home, encouraging active lives and full participation with peers.
Effective writing – some hints and tips
Writing effectively may take a little practice, but there are various proven techniques that can help. The hints and tips presented here will assist you in getting your message across clearly and coherently – whatever you’re writing. Writing effectively may take a little practice, but there are various proven techniques that can help. The hints …
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