The Occupational Therapy Show is the UK’s largest dedicated education and trade event offering Continuing Professional Development for Occupational Therapists and other healthcare professionals working across a range of specialist areas.

A shortage of available hospital beds can be exacerbated by an increase in “bed blocking” resulting from delays in the transfer of care. Delayed transfers are often due to challenges associated with arranging community nursing, social care or the availability of an appropriately equipped care environment.

In its 2018 Healthcare Capacity Review1, the Irish Health Service reported that the current system appears to be operating at or above capacity, and the demand for healthcare is expected to grow significantly in the next 15 years.

Worldwide Stop Pressure Ulcer Day took place on 15th November 2018 with the aim to increase global awareness on pressure ulcer prevention and to educate professionals and the public.

Today, 15th November 2018, is Worldwide Stop Pressure Ulcer Day. This special day focuses on raising the awareness of the problem of pressure ulcers, worldwide. 

The occurrence of pressure ulcers still remains high in many care environments, despite advances in technology, education and guidelines. Such injuries can cause a lot of pain for patients.1 There are several factors which should be continuously monitored and addressed in the care environment.

The occurrence of pressure ulcers is not limited to acute settings. Anyone can potentially develop a pressure ulcer. The main causes of pressure ulcers are pressure, shear and microclimate. However, other factors such as age, mobility, obesity, medication and malnutrition all affect a patient’s risk of developing one.

The Occupational Therapy Show is the UK’s largest dedicated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) education and trade event for OT’s and managers working within the equipment service teams. The show welcomes thousands of OT’s from all over the country, and from a wide range of specialise areas.

Today, Arjo is joining organisations around the world to celebrate World Quality Day!

Enhanced recovery (sometimes referred to as rapid or accelerated recovery) is a modern evidence-based approach that helps people recover more quickly after having major surgery. It aims to ensure that patients: