How to Conduct Telehealth Consultations
Starting a telehealth consultation It is important that you verify the patient’s identity and their location (in case you need to initiate emergency services). Obtain a telephone number so you …
Course: Physiotherapy Exercise and Physical Activity for Knee Osteoarthritis (PEAK)
Benefits and limitations of video consultations
There are many benefits of video consultations, including: Improved accessibility of healthcare to people who may otherwise be unable to access health services due to geography and/or limited mobility Eliminates …
Congratulations!
Congratulations! You have successfully completed all of the PEAK program modules. What next? Although you have hopefully increased your knowledge about how to implement evidence-based care for people with knee …
What will I learn?
This course is designed for physiotherapists who manage adults with persistent knee pain consistent with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis. By the end of the course, you should be able to… …
What is telehealth?
Telehealth involves the use of telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver health care to patients located geographically remotely from the clinician. Telehealth may be delivered via telephone or video-conferencing, however …
Telehealth delivery of physiotherapy care learning objectives
Welcome to Week 3 This week we will work through the first elements of the course. You will have opportunities to discuss, collaborate and test your understanding. After completion of …
Evidence-Based Knee Osteoarthritis Learning Objectives
Welcome to Week 2 This week we will work through the first elements of the course. You will have opportunities to discuss, collaborate and test your understanding. After completion of …
References
Here is the list of references referred to in this week’s content. Please feel free to bookmark any for future reference. Arthritis & Osteoporosis Victoria. A Problem Worth Solving. The …
References
Here is the list of references referred to in this week’s content. Please feel free to bookmark any for future reference. Cross M et al. The global burden of hip …
References
Here is the list of references referred to in this week’s content. Please feel free to bookmark any for future reference. Kemp, S. (2020, February 13). “Digital 2020: Australia”. DataReportal. …
Consultation 2 – physical activity
This short clip shows a segment of a real consultation, during the PEAK clinical trial, via videoconferencing, and recorded via Zoom. Sound and picture quality may thus be less than …
Consultation 2 – strengthening exercise
This short clip shows a segment of a real consultation, during the PEAK clinical trial, via videoconferencing, and recorded via Zoom. Sound and picture quality may thus be less than …
Australian Knee OA Clinical Care Standard
Based on clinical practice guideline recommendations, the Australian Government has developed a National Clinical Care Standard for Knee OA25. This summarises the key components of care that people with knee …
Why is osteoarthritis a problem in Australia?
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions are a National Health Priority Area (NHPA) in Australia. This is because they are more prevalent than any other conditions – this includes cancer, diabetes and …
Adherence to exercise and physical activity is vital
Clinical benefits of exercise for knee OA disappear over time if adherence declines or ceases- encouraging people to maintain exercise, and supporting them to do so, is important. Patients with …
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Physiotherapy Exercise and Physical Activity for Knee Osteoarthritis (PEAK)