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Publication Cracking the code of self-care: translating eye-roll-inducing buzzwords into genuine well-being(Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy, 2024-10-07) Turner, Jo; Turner, Jo; Allied Health ProfessionalMany of us actively seek opportunities to offer care, compassion, love and pleasure to others, but are much less comfortable receiving the same things. We are quite happy if an activity can be filed under the heading of self-preservation, but less so if it seems as if there is any possibility that it might be deemed self-indulgent. Some individuals also feel that the world of self-care and well-being has been hijacked by consumerism, but burnout is a genuine concern in healthcare. More than one-third of healthcare professionals report feeling exhausted, and 50% of physiotherapy students show high levels of perfectionism, a trait that is highly correlated with burnout. This paper discusses various strategies to address these issues.Publication Education of Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists Working With Head and Neck Cancer Patients in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Departments in the United Kingdom—A Quantitative Study(Wiley, 2024-11-04) Harding, Jocelyn; Eaton, Kenneth; Harding, Jocelyn; Additional Clinical ServicesAim To investigate Dental Hygienists' (DHs) and Dental Therapists' (DTs) current undergraduate and postgraduate education with regard to the treatment of head and neck cancer (HANC) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) departments in the United Kingdom. Methods A purposive sample of DHs and DTs, who were employed, or had been previously employed, in OMFS departments in the United Kingdom were asked to complete an online questionnaire about their education in the care and management of patients with HANC. The questionnaire was sent to members of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), and the British Association of Dental Therapy (BADT) and was also posted via online forums. Results The questionnaire received 55 responses (response rate 83%): 54 female respondents and 1 male. Thirty-one (56%) respondents had not undertaken any HANC training. However, on starting work in an OMFS department, nine (16%) respondents reported being provided with HANC training. Conclusion The results suggest that the UK review and standardise the provision of HANC training in the DH and DT educational curricula. Furthermore, it is recommended that the DH and DT curricula, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, should include psychology training.Publication CSP2023: 94 - ACL Graft type - bone-patella-bone vs hamstring graft. Short and long term outcomes, a clinical audit(Elsevier, 2024-06-18) Hale, Laura; Hale, Laura; Allied Health ProfessionalNo abstract availablePublication CSP2023: 418 - A phenomenological exploration of the newly qualified physiotherapist lived experience within the independent sector(Elsevier, 2024-06-18) Piff, Matthew; Piff, Matthew; Allied Health ProfessionalPurpose: Newly qualified physiotherapists (NQPs) are new to Nuffield Health and often not employed in the independent sector due to differing workforce structures, service needs, and patient/insurer expectations. Nuffield Health introduced NQPs to diversify its workforce, meet increasing work demands and create development opportunities for the wider physiotherapy cohort. Prior to the employment of NQPs Nuffield Health created a preceptorship programme and learning materials to help early development. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of the NQPs within the first 6 months of employment.