Thanks to this Course on Managing Patients with Reduced Mobility you will acquire the required skills and knowledge to treat and care for patients with mobility limitations. Through a combination of theory and practice, participants will learn the appropriate mobilisation and transfer techniques, as well as to provide personalised care and support. You will develop techniques for positioning, mobilisation and transfer of patients for prevent injuries both in them and in the healthcare staff. This course focuses on to improve patients’ quality of life and in to train healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive and effective care.
Sector-specific
Nursing
30 hours
Management of patients with reduced mobility
Nursing
30 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To acquire theoretical knowledge of the various conditions that can lead to reduced mobility.
- To develop practical skills in the safe handling and transfer of patients with physical limitations.
- To learn personalised care strategies to improve patients’ quality of life.
- To understand and apply the principles of ergonomics and injury prevention when handling patients with reduced mobility.
- To improve communication and empathy with patients and their families, whilst providing emotional support.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH REDUCED MOBILITY
TEACHING UNIT 2. FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system
Lymphatic system
Digestive system and associated glands
Nervous system
Musculoskeletal system
Endocrine system
Urogenital system
Integumentary system and cutaneous appendages
Sense organs
TEACHING UNIT 3. PATIENT MOBILISATION TECHNIQUES I
Guidance on emergency mobilisation techniques
Campaign materials
Emergency mobilisation techniques without equipment in high-risk situations
TEACHING UNIT 4. PATIENT MOBILISATION TECHNIQUES II
Mobilisation techniques using equipment
Transferring a patient from one stretcher to another
The most common positions adopted by people who are bedridden
Transferring a patient from one stretcher to another with two people
Transferring a patient from a stretcher with three people
Transfers, relocations and transport
Transferring a site from one location to another by crane
Transferring from a stretcher to a wheelchair
Wheelchair transport
TEACHING UNIT 5. PREPARING THE PATIENT’S ENVIRONMENT FOR TRANSFER
Emergencies and creating a safe environment
Techniques for protecting victims and first responders by positioning the emergency vehicle in the area of operation
Positioning and waymarking techniques for special situations
Procedures for dealing with NRBQ (nuclear, radioactive, biological and chemical) risks
TEACHING UNIT 6. PATIENT COMFORT
Requirements for the transport of patients
Assessment based on severity criteria
Patients’ priorities
The importance of physical activity
Active and passive exercises to maintain good muscle tone
Treatments for ulcers and pressure sores
Communication between staff at the centre and the patient
TEACHING UNIT 7. FEATURES OF THE PATIENT’S ROOM
Hospital room furniture and fittings
The hospital bed
Making up a hospital bed
TEACHING UNIT 8. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Assistive devices for domestic activities
Furniture and fittings for homes and other properties
Assistive technology for handling products and goods
Technical aids to improve the working environment, machinery and tools
Assistive technology for leisure activities
Personal computers. The Internet. Email
Other forms of support
TEACHING UNIT 9. PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL RISKS WHEN MOVING PATIENTS
Prevention of occupational risks associated with the manual handling of patients
The basics of ergonomics and biomechanics
Bone and muscle structures involved in lifting loads
Biomechanics of the spine and its main components
Techniques for lifting and moving loads
Flexibility and muscle-strengthening exercises to prevent injuries
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