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Exercise in pregnancy (Pre-module) - Coggle Diagram
Exercise in pregnancy (Pre-module)
White Hat (Facts)
Exercise is important in pregnancy (both pre and post natal)
Exercise has a number of benefits for mother and child
Physiotherapists have important role in education and safe prescription of exercise
Anatomical and physiological changes impact exercise pre & post natal
There are a number of common conditions referred to Physiotherapy realted to pregnancy
There a number of misconceptions regarding exercise in pregnancy which impact beliefs and attitudes to exercise (both consumers and health professionals)
Green Hat (Creativity)
Womens Health Physiotherapy services provided at a HHS level provide opportunity for specialist care for local patients
Undertaking module content provides opportunity to address gaps in knowledge and improve care
Potential to link with local services such as midwifery and women's health clinic provides opportunity to break down perceived barriers and delivery care acceptable to community needs
Opportunity to expand scope through education and training to improve clinical service in this area and fill gaps in services in community
Black Hat (Diffiuclties)
There may be increased risks of adverse events during high risk pregnancies
Lack of a local specialist Womens Health Physiotherapist may be a barrier to accessing appropriate care
Absence of female Physiotherapists in the community may be a barrier to accessing care, especially in certain cultural groups
My own lack of knowledge and training in this area has potential to impact quality of care provided
I need further knowledge in understanding difficulties and risks of exercise in individuals with complications and medical conditions during pregnancy
Red Hat (Feelings)
Services need to be delivered in individualised way, appropriate to needs of consumer
I haven't always been comfortable providing these services at a high level due to gender
Sound advice and exercise prescription during pregnancy is important
Community and consumers can be reluctant to receive these services from a male Physiotherapist
Womens Health Physiotherapy has been identified as a a felt and expressed need in my community
Yellow Hat (Benefits)
Increasing my knowledge, skills and confidence in this area will improve clinical services for my community
Stronger links with key stakeholders and referrers can break down barriers and improve access and uptake of services
Exercise and other health lifestyle choices has numerous benefits for mother, child and community
Providing more effective advice and early intervention assists in health promotion and transitioning service to a more upstream approach
Providing good quality advice and exercise prescription can significantly reduce stress/anxiety for patients
Blue Hat (overview)
Exercise can help in the management of comorbidities and supporting those with other medical conditions during pregnancy
I need to improve my knowledge and understanding of specific conditions and considerations for exercise prescription through targeted upskilling
By increasing my knowledge and expanding scope I can provide a broader services that meets gaps in current local services
Physiotherapists are vital in providing advice and education about exercise in pregnancy