DOHA: The best practice for patients requiring neurological rehabilitation after stroke was discussed at a workshop organised by the Educational Committee (PTRH-EC) at the Physiotherapy Department at Rumailah Hospital of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).
The ‘Stroke Physical Therapy Outcome Measures (SPOM)’ workshop was for HMC’s physical therapists to augment their practical knowledge on the usage of outcome measures recommended by PAAS (Physical Therapy After Acute Stroke) clinical guidelines, developed and implemented in March 2015.
“The department utilises every opportunity to update skills of physical therapists in HMC so they can continue to provide the best care possible for each of our patients,” said Noora Al Mudahka, Chief of the department.
“We hope the workshop, based on PAAS clinical guideline, has broadened the scope of expertise of our physical therapists in providing required support for our patients who have suffered stroke and need rehabilitation,” she added.
Nearly 50 neurological physical therapists from HMC attended the workshop. Twenty-one internationally recommended outcome measures were selected as topics. Course participants were able to boost knowledge and take a competency examination at the end of the workshop leading to a ‘PAAS Guideline Outcome Measure Competency Certificate’ with 11 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points from Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners-Accreditation Department.
Al Madzhar Ahmadul, Supervisor of Physiotherapy, Rumailah Hospital, and the workshop co-organiser, said, “The event is significant because of the participation of many colleagues and the number of lectures compared to last year. They have exceeded expectations in their preparations and delivery.”
The workshop was based on a professional framework that incorporates evidence-based strategies for evaluation of stroke patients. The Peninsula
