Technology is increasingly impacting the way that people work. Physiotherapy is no exception. While some of us may have entered the profession with a desire to “work with people, not computers,” even those who are reluctant to use technology are finding it increasingly difficult to avoid. Meanwhile, physiotherapists who are eager technology adopters see endless possibilities, with new tools and applications emerging daily.
The remote delivery of physiotherapy services using electronic communication technologies is becoming increasingly prevalent. The use of these technologies enables increased access to physiotherapy services for individuals living in rural and remote areas. It also enables access to providers with unique skills for all physiotherapy patients, regardless of where the patient or provider are physically located. The proportion of physiotherapists living in urban areas is greater than the proportion of the general population living in urban settings, and there are challenges in recruiting physiotherapists and other health professionals to work in rural and remote areas. The use of telerehabilitation provides an innovative means to match providers to patients and address this disparity.
The term medication management encompasses the provision of medication assistance, involvement in medication reconciliation, and furnishing medication advice to patients (regarding both prescribed and over the counter (OTC) medications). his article will look at the entry-to-practice education and training physiotherapists receive, what on the job knowledge they may gain, and the role physiotherapists may play in medication management activities.
Communicating policies, standards and other important matters to physiotherapists. Read More.
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Recognizing and honoring physiotherapists and students who contribute significantly to Alberta's physiotherapy profession. Read More.
Physiotherapy Works is a series of evidence-based briefings you can use to demonstrate the effectiveness of physiotherapy to patients, other health-care practitioners and policy makers. Click here to learn more.
Regulating Alberta's physiotherapy profession and acting as an association by providing member services.