Sunday, March 24, 2019
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Post-Workshop Reflection
I found the workshop to be a very valuable learning tool and enjoyed all aspects, but particularly the reflections of the stroke survivors. I found it uncomfortable listening to some of the negative comments about my particular future profession, but also found that this has motivated me to ensure I treat my future patients with client-centredness and use meaningful, purposeful and appropriate interventions.
It was great to meet with students from other disciplines and hear where their level of expertise lays, as well as where there is overlap between the different disciplines. I think this was a really important aspect to take on, such that in the working world it will be necessary to work interprofessionally to ensure all disciplines are complementing each other and not duplicating each other. I found I learnt more about the other disciplines and what they have to offer, even though I thought I knew where their expertise lay and have had some experience in working with other disciplines.
It was great to see that all disciplines respected each other and what they could contribute to Dan's care as a patient with depression following a CVA. I think a learing workshop like this is essential for future professionals to break the boundaries down between disciplines, and for professionals to know if they identify particular issues that they have no expertise with, who they can refer the patient on to to ensure the patient receives the best care possible. In my working history I have found this to not always be the case. I found the workshop to be uplifting in this sense and gave hope that future professionals will be willing and eager to work interprofessionally, so patients of the future can receive the best holistic care.
I found the day went very quickly due to the exceptional organisation, fantastic presenters and all participants getting in and having a go. The pre-workshop material was a good way to launch into the workshop and allow the day to flow as it did. It made me feel prepared and comfortable to contribute to the discussions. I really enjoyed the experience.
It was great to meet with students from other disciplines and hear where their level of expertise lays, as well as where there is overlap between the different disciplines. I think this was a really important aspect to take on, such that in the working world it will be necessary to work interprofessionally to ensure all disciplines are complementing each other and not duplicating each other. I found I learnt more about the other disciplines and what they have to offer, even though I thought I knew where their expertise lay and have had some experience in working with other disciplines.
It was great to see that all disciplines respected each other and what they could contribute to Dan's care as a patient with depression following a CVA. I think a learing workshop like this is essential for future professionals to break the boundaries down between disciplines, and for professionals to know if they identify particular issues that they have no expertise with, who they can refer the patient on to to ensure the patient receives the best care possible. In my working history I have found this to not always be the case. I found the workshop to be uplifting in this sense and gave hope that future professionals will be willing and eager to work interprofessionally, so patients of the future can receive the best holistic care.
I found the day went very quickly due to the exceptional organisation, fantastic presenters and all participants getting in and having a go. The pre-workshop material was a good way to launch into the workshop and allow the day to flow as it did. It made me feel prepared and comfortable to contribute to the discussions. I really enjoyed the experience.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Health Care Team Challenge
Now that you have attend the IPL workshop you are eligible to enter our innaugral Health Care Team Challenge. If you want some more information about what this is please visit one of the sites on the last powerpoint slide attached.
We will keep the webct site open so that students can communicate with each other via this or the blog to express their interest in forming teams and then they can organise a time to get together on or off campus to see what teams they can come up with. The final date for them to send their team details to Cass Doherty is Friday March 20 which will give the team 4 weeks prior to the challenge date to work on the case study.
It is important to note that key people from the communuity will be invited to attend the final challenge. There will therefore be a number of potential employers in the audience so this will be an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your knowledge, your teamwork skills and your attitude.
If you want some more information/idea of what you would be signing up to please visit these sites:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=AU&hl=en-GB&v=qdxMANtPlhw
http://www.uq.edu.au/health/health-care-team-challenge
What do you do next?
Discuss this challenge with the other students in your IPL workshop team or you clinical placement team.
Once you have a team of 4-6 students with a maximum of one student from any profession then you must register your team by emailing Cassandra Doherty at cl.doherty@curtin.edu.au with your teams details. The final date for notifying us of your team is Friday March 20
We will keep the webct site open so that students can communicate with each other via this or the blog to express their interest in forming teams and then they can organise a time to get together on or off campus to see what teams they can come up with. The final date for them to send their team details to Cass Doherty is Friday March 20 which will give the team 4 weeks prior to the challenge date to work on the case study.
It is important to note that key people from the communuity will be invited to attend the final challenge. There will therefore be a number of potential employers in the audience so this will be an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your knowledge, your teamwork skills and your attitude.
If you want some more information/idea of what you would be signing up to please visit these sites:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=AU&hl=en-GB&v=qdxMANtPlhw
http://www.uq.edu.au/health/health-care-team-challenge
What do you do next?
Discuss this challenge with the other students in your IPL workshop team or you clinical placement team.
Once you have a team of 4-6 students with a maximum of one student from any profession then you must register your team by emailing Cassandra Doherty at cl.doherty@curtin.edu.au with your teams details. The final date for notifying us of your team is Friday March 20
re: Reflection on the Interprofessional Learning Workshop
Hi everyone,
My name is Alicia Handley, and I attended the Interprofessional Learning Workshop on Stroke and Depression last Friday 13/02/09. Overall, I thought the workshop was excellent and I learnt a lot. I particularly liked how much variety was incorporated into the day. With a combination of lectures, group activities, presentations and reflections from stroke victims, I remained alert and interested throughout the duration of the workshop. In reference to the group activities, I liked how each person was placed in a group with members of eight other professions. Being the only psychologist at the table encouraged me to speak up about psychology and actively apply my training to contribute to the care plan for stroke victim Dan. When the other group members spoke about their professions, I gained insight into the important roles that each profession play in acute stroke management and rehabilitation. Most importantly, I learnt that while the roles of each profession are unique, they largely complement eachother. When our group included all of these roles in Dan's care plan, we were able to produce a plan that considered not just the medical aspects of Dan's recovery, but also the physical, psychological and social aspects of his recovery.
Overall this workshop was a great educational experience. I would definitely attend another one.
Kind regards,
Alicia Handley.
My name is Alicia Handley, and I attended the Interprofessional Learning Workshop on Stroke and Depression last Friday 13/02/09. Overall, I thought the workshop was excellent and I learnt a lot. I particularly liked how much variety was incorporated into the day. With a combination of lectures, group activities, presentations and reflections from stroke victims, I remained alert and interested throughout the duration of the workshop. In reference to the group activities, I liked how each person was placed in a group with members of eight other professions. Being the only psychologist at the table encouraged me to speak up about psychology and actively apply my training to contribute to the care plan for stroke victim Dan. When the other group members spoke about their professions, I gained insight into the important roles that each profession play in acute stroke management and rehabilitation. Most importantly, I learnt that while the roles of each profession are unique, they largely complement eachother. When our group included all of these roles in Dan's care plan, we were able to produce a plan that considered not just the medical aspects of Dan's recovery, but also the physical, psychological and social aspects of his recovery.
Overall this workshop was a great educational experience. I would definitely attend another one.
Kind regards,
Alicia Handley.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Case Study: Mr. Dan McLennan
Dan McLennan, a 49 year old mechanic, was tightening the last nut on the gearbox he was installing when his right arm felt weak and the spanner dropped from his hand. His attempts to pick it up were unsuccessful. He dragged himself out from under the car and his work colleagues noticed something was wrong when he couldn’t stand and was not speaking clearly. An ambulance was called and he was transferred to the Emergency Department.
Upon admission to the ED he underwent a CT scan. He was diagnosed as ischaemic (L) CVA with hemiplegia, expressive aphasia and swallowing difficulties. Dan’s blood pressure on admission was 205/105. He was commenced on Irbesartan and Aspirin.
Mr. Dan McLennan was transferred to the stroke unit 6 hours after admission and commenced the acute phase of his rehabilitation.
His health history identifies he smokes 15 cigarettes a day. He works shift work, regularly does overtime and has limited exercise opportunities. His wife passed away in a car accident two years ago, leaving him to care for his three school aged children, currently aged 14, 10, and 9 years. The oldest child has adopted a carer role since the death of their mother. The 9 year old is struggling at school and Dan spends a lot of time tutoring this child and assisting with homework. Dan has a mortgage. He has a small social and support network which includes his elderly mother, who is in fair health and is actively involved in the children’s care, his sister and her family.
One week into his rehabilitation, he became increasingly withdrawn, lethargic, disinterested in his food and began to refuse to participate in therapy sessions. He no longer wanted his family or friends to visit.
Upon admission to the ED he underwent a CT scan. He was diagnosed as ischaemic (L) CVA with hemiplegia, expressive aphasia and swallowing difficulties. Dan’s blood pressure on admission was 205/105. He was commenced on Irbesartan and Aspirin.
Mr. Dan McLennan was transferred to the stroke unit 6 hours after admission and commenced the acute phase of his rehabilitation.
His health history identifies he smokes 15 cigarettes a day. He works shift work, regularly does overtime and has limited exercise opportunities. His wife passed away in a car accident two years ago, leaving him to care for his three school aged children, currently aged 14, 10, and 9 years. The oldest child has adopted a carer role since the death of their mother. The 9 year old is struggling at school and Dan spends a lot of time tutoring this child and assisting with homework. Dan has a mortgage. He has a small social and support network which includes his elderly mother, who is in fair health and is actively involved in the children’s care, his sister and her family.
One week into his rehabilitation, he became increasingly withdrawn, lethargic, disinterested in his food and began to refuse to participate in therapy sessions. He no longer wanted his family or friends to visit.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)