Week1 day1

Today I arrived early and was able to read through my induction folder. The folder was very useful outlining outcome measures used in detail and the structure of the hospital.

I observed a number of patients with stroke. I did a slide sheet transfer to reposition a heavy patient on the bed, this was done well and I recieved positive feedback from my supervisor, I also assisted the physio with suction to clear sputum as a result of pneumonia. This particular patient also had aponea and would stop breathing periodically, I observed a manual technique to facilitate this patient in taking a larger breath.

I supervised a patient in the physio gym with balance and strengthening exercises although this patient had reasonable balance and gait he had disphasia which was contollable if he took his time he had trouble finding words and constructing logical sentences. I undertook treatment of a stroke patient by undertaking passive shoulder flexion, abduction, external rotation and hip and knee flexion and extension noting spasicity in the flexors.

Another patient I assisted with sit to stand and learned how to avoid having the patient pushing onto his good side with assisted weight shift and having him reach to his bad side. I think that I could have been in a better position that would have required less effort.

I spoke to my supervisor regarding student progression over the five weeks, however there seems to be some confusion in relation to a full patient assessment that the university requires us to do - I will have to clarify this.

Generally I think the day went well and I have started to get a feel for the hospital.