Description

Book Synopsis


Table of Contents

Contributors List xi

Introduction xiii

1 Reflection 1
Keith Walker & Alison Warren

Chapter Overview 1

Professionalism 2

Knowledge 3

Conceptions of Practice 4

Evidence-Based Practice 5

Clinical Reasoning 7

Reflection in Practice 8

Critical Thinking Is Not Possible without Reflection 9

Reflection and Reflexivity 9

Case Study 1 – Interprofessional Collaboration: Differing Assumptions Informing Ideas 10

Reflection Is Not Only an Individual Act 11

Reflective Models, Settings, and Tools 12

Models of Reflection 14

Case Study 2 – Individual Reflection (Model of Reflection): Realisation that Not as Evidence Based in Practice as First Thought 14

Case Study 3 – Individual Method of Reflection (Post-Graduate Study): Didn’t Find What Was Expected but Found More 15

Service User Perspective and Reflection – Shani Shamah 16

2 Care and Self-Care 21
SH Cedar

Chapter Overview 21

What Is Care? 22

The Science of Care 23

Why Self-care Is Important 24

Stress and Burnout 25

Methods of Self-Care 26

Boundaries 27

Resilience 27

Reflective Practice and Schwartz Rounds 29

Chaplaincy Services 30

Organisational Culture 31

Service User Perspective: Shani Shamah 32

Summary 33

3 Ethics and Professional Practice 37
Daniel Rodger

Chapter Overview 37

Personal and Professional Values 38

Unethical Behaviour 39

Fitness to Practice 39

Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics 40

Standards of Proficiency for Physiotherapists 40

Questions to Consider 41

Ethical Theories 41

Utilitarianism 42

Scope of Practice 43

Deontology 43

Whistleblowing 44

Virtue Ethics 45

The Virtue of Trustworthiness 47

The Principle-Based Approach 48

Respect for Autonomy 49

Autonomy Reflection 49

Non-maleficence 50

Non-Maleficence Reflection 50

Beneficence 51

Justice 52

Justice Reflection 52

Social Justice 52

Reflecting on the Four Principles 54

Moral Dilemma: Case Study 54

Autonomy 55

Non-Maleficence 56

Beneficence 56

Justice 57

Summary 57

Ethical Disagreement 57

The Second Victim Phenomenon 58

Moral Distress 60

Disruptive and Uncivil Behaviour 62

Summary 64

4 Culture and Allied Health Professions Service Delivery 71
Musharrat J. Ahmed-Landeryou

Chapter Overview 71

Background 72

Culture and Professional Practice 72

Sociocultural Perspective of the AHPs 73

Belonging in AHPs 73

Power Dynamics and Equalising Space 76

Why Do You Need to Know about Culture as AHPs? 77

Race, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion-Relevant Legislation for Service Delivery 81

How do AHPs improve their ability to attend to cultural aspects of person-centred care? A checklist to take action to change 82

Checklist for Action – What to Do 83

5 Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, and Leadership 91
Anita Atwal and Kalimah Ibrahiim

Chapter Overview 91

Leadership 92

Quality Assurance and Change Management Models 98

Implementing Change 102

Service User Voice in Quality Improvement 103

Stage One: Making the Case for the Project 103

Stage Two: Building the Team 104

Stage Three: Observation 104

Stage Four: Recruitment of Professionals and Service Users 104

Stage Five: Co-Designed Groups 105

Stage Six: Communicating Outcomes 105

Audit 105

6 Allied Health Professionals and Interprofessional Practice 111
Anita Atwal

Summary 111

Teams 112

Be Able to Communicate and Have a Strong Professional Identity 116

Documentation and Communication 117

Electronic Care Records 121

Understand and Have Knowledge about the Role of Other Professionals and Support Staff 123

Know How to Manage Differences 125

Show Leadership When Needed 128

7 Preparing for Successful Career Transitions 133
Anita Atwal

Chapter Overview 133

Preparation for Transitioning 134

The Application Form 134

How Do I Make My Application Stand out? 137

The Application Process 138

Preparation for the Interview 138

Try to Avoid These Common Pitfalls 140

Preceptorship, Mentorship, and CPD 141

Mentorship 142

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 143

8 Professional Identity and Allied Health Professional Practice 147
Adele Stewart-Lord

Chapter Overview 147

Professional Identity 148

What is Professionalism within the Context of Allied Health? 155

Top Tips from Rachel Moses on Twitter (@AHPLeader) Include 155

Index 161

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      Publication Date: 21/04/2022
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      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Table of Contents

      Contributors List xi

      Introduction xiii

      1 Reflection 1
      Keith Walker & Alison Warren

      Chapter Overview 1

      Professionalism 2

      Knowledge 3

      Conceptions of Practice 4

      Evidence-Based Practice 5

      Clinical Reasoning 7

      Reflection in Practice 8

      Critical Thinking Is Not Possible without Reflection 9

      Reflection and Reflexivity 9

      Case Study 1 – Interprofessional Collaboration: Differing Assumptions Informing Ideas 10

      Reflection Is Not Only an Individual Act 11

      Reflective Models, Settings, and Tools 12

      Models of Reflection 14

      Case Study 2 – Individual Reflection (Model of Reflection): Realisation that Not as Evidence Based in Practice as First Thought 14

      Case Study 3 – Individual Method of Reflection (Post-Graduate Study): Didn’t Find What Was Expected but Found More 15

      Service User Perspective and Reflection – Shani Shamah 16

      2 Care and Self-Care 21
      SH Cedar

      Chapter Overview 21

      What Is Care? 22

      The Science of Care 23

      Why Self-care Is Important 24

      Stress and Burnout 25

      Methods of Self-Care 26

      Boundaries 27

      Resilience 27

      Reflective Practice and Schwartz Rounds 29

      Chaplaincy Services 30

      Organisational Culture 31

      Service User Perspective: Shani Shamah 32

      Summary 33

      3 Ethics and Professional Practice 37
      Daniel Rodger

      Chapter Overview 37

      Personal and Professional Values 38

      Unethical Behaviour 39

      Fitness to Practice 39

      Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics 40

      Standards of Proficiency for Physiotherapists 40

      Questions to Consider 41

      Ethical Theories 41

      Utilitarianism 42

      Scope of Practice 43

      Deontology 43

      Whistleblowing 44

      Virtue Ethics 45

      The Virtue of Trustworthiness 47

      The Principle-Based Approach 48

      Respect for Autonomy 49

      Autonomy Reflection 49

      Non-maleficence 50

      Non-Maleficence Reflection 50

      Beneficence 51

      Justice 52

      Justice Reflection 52

      Social Justice 52

      Reflecting on the Four Principles 54

      Moral Dilemma: Case Study 54

      Autonomy 55

      Non-Maleficence 56

      Beneficence 56

      Justice 57

      Summary 57

      Ethical Disagreement 57

      The Second Victim Phenomenon 58

      Moral Distress 60

      Disruptive and Uncivil Behaviour 62

      Summary 64

      4 Culture and Allied Health Professions Service Delivery 71
      Musharrat J. Ahmed-Landeryou

      Chapter Overview 71

      Background 72

      Culture and Professional Practice 72

      Sociocultural Perspective of the AHPs 73

      Belonging in AHPs 73

      Power Dynamics and Equalising Space 76

      Why Do You Need to Know about Culture as AHPs? 77

      Race, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion-Relevant Legislation for Service Delivery 81

      How do AHPs improve their ability to attend to cultural aspects of person-centred care? A checklist to take action to change 82

      Checklist for Action – What to Do 83

      5 Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, and Leadership 91
      Anita Atwal and Kalimah Ibrahiim

      Chapter Overview 91

      Leadership 92

      Quality Assurance and Change Management Models 98

      Implementing Change 102

      Service User Voice in Quality Improvement 103

      Stage One: Making the Case for the Project 103

      Stage Two: Building the Team 104

      Stage Three: Observation 104

      Stage Four: Recruitment of Professionals and Service Users 104

      Stage Five: Co-Designed Groups 105

      Stage Six: Communicating Outcomes 105

      Audit 105

      6 Allied Health Professionals and Interprofessional Practice 111
      Anita Atwal

      Summary 111

      Teams 112

      Be Able to Communicate and Have a Strong Professional Identity 116

      Documentation and Communication 117

      Electronic Care Records 121

      Understand and Have Knowledge about the Role of Other Professionals and Support Staff 123

      Know How to Manage Differences 125

      Show Leadership When Needed 128

      7 Preparing for Successful Career Transitions 133
      Anita Atwal

      Chapter Overview 133

      Preparation for Transitioning 134

      The Application Form 134

      How Do I Make My Application Stand out? 137

      The Application Process 138

      Preparation for the Interview 138

      Try to Avoid These Common Pitfalls 140

      Preceptorship, Mentorship, and CPD 141

      Mentorship 142

      Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 143

      8 Professional Identity and Allied Health Professional Practice 147
      Adele Stewart-Lord

      Chapter Overview 147

      Professional Identity 148

      What is Professionalism within the Context of Allied Health? 155

      Top Tips from Rachel Moses on Twitter (@AHPLeader) Include 155

      Index 161

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