Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care

Second Edition

Edited by

Anita Atwal

Associate Professor London South Bank University London, UK

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1 Cover

2 Title page Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care Second Edition Edited by Anita Atwal Associate Professor London South Bank University London, UK

3 Copyright

4 Contributors List

5 Introduction

6 1 Reflection Chapter OverviewProfessionalismKnowledgeConceptions of PracticeEvidence-Based PracticeClinical ReasoningReflection in PracticeCritical Thinking Is Not Possible without ReflectionReflection and ReflexivityCase Study 1 – Interprofessional Collaboration: Differing Assumptions Informing IdeasReflection Is Not Only an Individual ActReflective Models, Settings, and ToolsModels of ReflectionCase Study 2 – Individual Reflection (Model of Reflection): Realisation that Not as Evidence Based in Practice as First ThoughtCase Study 3 – Individual Method of Reflection (Post-Graduate Study): Didn’t Find What Was Expected but Found MoreService User Perspective and Reflection – Shani Shamah

7 2 Care and Self-Care Chapter OverviewWhat Is Care?The Science of CareWhy Self-care Is ImportantStress and BurnoutMethods of Self-CareBoundariesResilienceReflective Practice and Schwartz RoundsChaplaincy ServicesOrganisational CultureService User Perspective: Shani ShamahSummary

8 3 Ethics and Professional Practice Chapter OverviewPersonal and Professional ValuesUnethical BehaviourFitness to PracticeStandards of Conduct, Performance, and EthicsStandards of Proficiency for PhysiotherapistsQuestions to ConsiderEthical TheoriesUtilitarianismScope of PracticeDeontologyWhistleblowingVirtue EthicsThe Virtue of TrustworthinessThe Principle-Based ApproachRespect for AutonomyAutonomy ReflectionNon-maleficenceNon-Maleficence ReflectionBeneficenceJusticeJustice ReflectionSocial JusticeReflecting on the Four PrinciplesMoral Dilemma: Case StudyAutonomyNon-MaleficenceBeneficenceJusticeSummaryEthical DisagreementThe Second Victim PhenomenonMoral DistressDisruptive and Uncivil BehaviourSummary

9 4 Culture and Allied Health Professions Service Delivery Chapter OverviewBackgroundCulture and Professional PracticeSociocultural Perspective of the AHPsBelonging in AHPsPower Dynamics and Equalising SpaceWhy Do You Need to Know about Culture as AHPs?Race, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion-Relevant Legislation for Service DeliveryHow do AHPs improve their ability to attend to cultural aspects of person-centred care? A checklist to take action to changeChecklist for Action – What to Do

10 5 Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, and Leadership Chapter OverviewLeadershipQuality Assurance and Change Management ModelsImplementing ChangeService User Voice in Quality ImprovementStage One: Making the Case for the ProjectStage Two: Building the TeamStage Three: ObservationStage Four: Recruitment of Professionals and Service UsersStage Five: Co-Designed GroupsStage Six: Communicating OutcomesAudit

11 6 Allied Health Professionals and Interprofessional Practice SummaryTeamsBe Able to Communicate and Have a Strong Professional IdentityDocumentation and CommunicationElectronic Care RecordsUnderstand and Have Knowledge about the Role of Other Professionals and Support StaffKnow How to Manage DifferencesShow Leadership When Needed

12 7 Preparing for Successful Career Transitions Chapter OverviewPreparation for TransitioningThe Application FormHow Do I Make My Application Stand out?The Application ProcessPreparation for the InterviewTry to Avoid These Common PitfallsPreceptorship, Mentorship, and CPDMentorshipContinuing Professional Development (CPD)

13 8 Professional Identity and Allied Health Professional Practice Adele Stewart-Lord Chapter OverviewProfessional IdentityWhat is Professionalism within the Context of Allied Health?Top Tips from Rachel Moses on Twitter (@AHPLeader) Include