Course Description
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions in older people, and its impact on mobility, comfort and independence can be profound. For those working with older people, having a sound understanding of this condition is vital. Care staff play a crucial role in recognising the signs, responding to the challenges and providing the right support. Without the right knowledge, osteoarthritis can easily go unnoticed or unmanaged, leading to unnecessary pain, emotional distress and a decline in overall quality of life.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
* Define osteoarthritis
* Describe the risk factors for osteoarthritis
* Recognise signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
* Identify physical and psychological impacts of osteoarthritis in older people
* Explain management options for osteoarthritis
Course Code:
AOC17264-B-H-UKCPD Points:
0.5Course Availability:
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Prof. Gerry Wilson
Professor Gerry Wilson graduated in Medicine from Queen's University Belfast. He was awarded an Arthritis Research Clinical Fellowship for a PhD thesis which he undertook at the University of Sheffield. Subsequently awarded a Fellowship for research at Stanford University.
He was appointed Professor in Rheumatology and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist at the University of Sheffield Medical School and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where he was Head of the Sheffield EULAR Centre of Excellence for Rheumatology. He was appointed to the Arthritis Ireland/UCD Chair of Rheumatology in 2013 and leads the University College Dublin Centre for Arthritis Research. Main interests are genetic mechanisms influencing tissue damage in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
