Who is the programme suitable for?
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Public Health Nurse
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Occupational Therapist
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Homecare Workers
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Community volunteer
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Nursing
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HCA (Acute)
Brief description
The programme centres on hand massage as a therapeutic intervention.
Topics to include:
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A presentation outlining the benefits
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General principles
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Assessment
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Skills and evaluation of hand massage
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Video demonstrating the actual steps of giving a hand massage.
Duration
25 minutes (extra time required for learners to practice their skills)
Mode of delivery
E-learning
Group Face to face workshops facilitated
Where it is available
Nationwide
Hand Massage Dementia Patients
Cost
Free
Contact information
Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick
Email: nm@ul.ie
Tel: 061 202271