Event Details

Geriatric rehabilitation aims to address the needs of older adults who face or are at risk of impairment and functional limitations due to geriatric syndromes and common effects related to ageing. Physiotherapists involved in geriatric rehabilitation are tasked with the goals of restoring and maintaining functional independence, as well as enhancing the quality of life for this group of patients.

It is key that physiotherapists involved in geriatric rehabilitation:

1. possess a sound understanding of common geriatric syndromes and conditions (such as falls, frailty and sarcopenia) and their impact on the older adult,
2. can perform a comprehensive assessment of function, activity limitations and related impairments,
3. can deliver effective and evidence-based interventions delivered in a person-centred approach.

November 2024

1 day

TTSH

This workshop aims to equip participants with these essential skills and knowledge to boost their confidence and competence in providing older adults with quality and meaningful rehabilitation, aligning with latest evidence and best practices in geriatric care.

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify changes related to ageing, geriatric syndromes and their impact on health and function,
2. Describe comprehensive geriatric assessment and its components,
3. Perform and evaluate relevant functional outcome measures (aligning with OneRehab requirements where applicable),
4. Apply the International Classification of Function, Handicap and Disability (ICF) framework in identifying rehabilitation needs,
5. Apply a person-centred approach in goal setting and tailoring intervention,
6. Prescribe effective and evidence-based treatment intervention, built on key principles of exercise prescription,
7. Discuss issues surrounding potential for rehabilitation and motivation for exercise.

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Free