Teaching clinical reasoning in gerontological physiotherapy: Experiences and perceptions of clinical supervisors.

Introduction: Teaching clinical reasoning to physiotherapy students is essential for preparing them to work effectively with patients.

Objective: This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of clinical supervisors of teaching clinical reasoning in gerontological physiotherapy.

Methods: Australian-based clinical supervisors for student placements in gerontological physiotherapy ( = 9) participated in individual semi-structured interviews via videoconferencing.

Resource Planning in Glaucoma: A Tool to Evaluate Glaucoma Service Capacity.

Background: The National Patient Safety Agency (2009) publication advising timely follow-up of patients with established glaucoma followed several reported instances of visual loss due to postponed appointments and patients lost to follow-up. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Quality Standards Development Group stated that all hospital appointments should occur within 15% of the intended follow-up period.

Aim: To determine whether: 1.

Social deprivation as a risk factor for late presentation of proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine whether social deprivation is a risk factor for late presentation of patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy and whether it affects their access to urgent laser treatment.

Methods: Using a 2:1 case: control design, 102 patients referred to a UK teaching hospital as part of the UK Diabetic Retinopathy National Screening Programme were identified for the period between 1 June 2010 to 1 June 2013. Social deprivation was scored using the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2010.

The role of social deprivation in severe neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

Background/aims: Advances in therapy have improved outcomes for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Prompt access to treatment is a priority and may be used as a key performance indicator. In this study, we investigate how social deprivation may impact on access to services, treatment and visual impairment registration.