Over the last year Dr Rhian Noble-Jones, a researcher and lymphoedema therapist with Lymphoedema Network Wales, has been working in partnership with the International Lymphoedema Framework, on a Tenovus Cancer Care funded project on genital oedema-related education need. Specifically, an international survey completed by over 580 healthcare professionals from 31 different countries describing their education need to manage this patient group better. At the same time, focus groups and less formal group discussions in the UK, USA and Australia sought to understand the context of managing genital oedema in each country.
What you will learn? This webinar will share the treatment techniques lymphoedema therapists are using and how confident professionals are feeling in the skills and knowledge described as essential by most respondents. The topics were both practical and theoretical and included psychosocial, legal and ethics aspects.
Why you should participate? Assessing and managing genital oedema is cognitively, emotionally, and, at times, physically challenging. Most lymphoedema therapists see insufficient numbers to feel entirely confident in all the decisions made. Few can articulate their education need to help make the experience better, for them and their patient. This webinar brings that opportunity, as well as the prospect of discussing useful learning resources and top tips with the presenter.
About the Presenter:
Dr Rhian Noble-Jones. PhD (Human Science), PgD Advanced Practice (Physiotherapy), PgC (Academic Practice). Rhian is both a researcher and a university lecturer who has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks on lymphoedema-related topics. In Wales, she is one of two National Lymphoedema Researchers for Lymphoedema Network Wales. Having investigated genital oedema for over 8 years her current international project is on the education need of lymphoedema therapists/nurses in relation to managing genital oedema. Concurrently, in Scotland, Rhian is a University of Glasgow lecturer and leads the lymphoedema programme teaching at undergraduate, masters and PhD level. She is vice-chair of the British Lymphology Society Scientific Committee and chair of Casley-Smith International.
More Information:
Time:
6.00pm AEST (TAS, VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD) | SA, NT – 5.30pm | WA - 4.00pm | NZ - 8.00pm
Cost:
Webinars cost $20 (inc GST) and are exclusive to ALA members. The cost goes towards the development and hosting of this educational program.
Please note:
The Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) is committed to promoting the development of lymphology in Australasia. The Association will strive to improve the management of those with, or at risk of developing lymphoedema and enhance communication between health professionals, educators, relevant authorities and government in regard to oedemas and lymphoedema.
