Occupational therapy for adults undergoing total hip replacement

Submitted by abrown on Fri, 27/04/2012 - 16:07

COTSS Trauma and Orthopaedics is delighted to announce that a draft of the practice guideline, ‘Occupational therapy for adults undergoing total hip replacement’, is now available for consultation by BAOT members.

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OT for adults undergoing total hip replacement guidelines consultation

Submitted by abrown on Fri, 20/04/2012 - 15:52

COTSS Trauma and Orthopaedics is delighted to announce that a draft of the practice guideline, ‘Occupational therapy for adults undergoing total hip replacement’, is now available for consultation by members.

As a potential end user of the guideline your views are important and would be welcomed by the guideline development group.

Please send all comments using the downloadable feedback form available below.

All forms must be received by Friday 18th May 2012, 12 noon

Occupational Therapy with People who have had Lower Limb Amputations: Evidence-based Guidelines

This publication is an evidence-based resource to support occupational therapists working with adults with acquired unilateral or bilateral lower limb amputation. It provides best practice guidance for those occupational therapists currently working in this specialism, as well as offering a useful reference document for students and newly qualified occupational therapists. It can also be used to inform service users, carers and other professionals working with people with lower limb amputation about the roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapist in this clinical area.

Publication Date: 
Mon, 14/03/2011 (All day)
Hard copy only: 
no
Number of pages: 
100
Publisher: 
College of Occupational Therapists
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COTSS - Trauma Membership Application Form

Submitted by abrown on Thu, 20/10/2011 - 16:56

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Submitted by jimmychoo on Thu, 21/04/2011 - 13:52

We promote best practice in occupational therapy within the specialty of trauma, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation of amputees

COT Specialist Section - Trauma and Orthopaedics provides a forum for occupational therapists and occupational therapy staff that have an interest in upper and lower limb prosthetics and rehabilitation.

We work closely with other related organisations and professionals with a similar interest. We share and exchange knowledge, skills and ideas and provide access to resource material to promote research and evidence-based practice - find out more about our current research projects.

Become a member and enhance your own skills and knowledge and share expertise

Membership gives you the opportunity to network with occupational therapists from across the country who share your special interests and common challenges.

Get support from our committee and regional representatives.

Have your say in our discussion forums and contribute to promoting high quality services for trauma and orthopaedics practice.

We have over 200 members, regional groups and a number of sub groups in diverse areas of practice.