I thoroughly enjoy this course, as it has opened my eyes to new ideas and ways of thinking. It contains a lot of content but all relevant. I would recommend this course to all physiotherapists, whether working with displaced persons or not, as its ideas and concepts are transferable across all sectors.
Julie Robinson
Physiotherapist
United Kingdom
It was such a well-balanced course as it covered both care for the therapist and the patients. It points out that too often, we focus on the patients and forget ourselves as healthcare providers. The course outlined the negatives of poor self-care and solutions to improve it. Great course!
Ian Chipupila
Physiotherapist
Zambia
It is the best course! As a result, I have learned to transform myself in the health industry.
Antwi Joseph
Student
Ghana
These eye-opening and thought-provoking topics were enjoyable to work through. In addition, it contained many significant additional resources for self or patients/clients to pick around and incorporate.
Anna Zayas
Massage Therapist
Australia
I think this course should be mandatory for all rehabilitation professionals working with displaced persons to help them better understand the client and their needs!
Ada Olga Uzoechi
Physiotherapist
Nigeria
This section was quite informative, and although the focus is on work with displaced persons, I am applauding the inclusion, at this point, of health care/volunteers etc., being encouraged to embrace their self-care. But unfortunately, I have seen too many adverse conditions manifesting in colleagues or health care staff, and I am very supportive of the "care for the caregivers" concept.
Suzanne Piche
Nurse
Denmark
This course provided extensive knowledge about the health and well-being of displaced people. It covered content from determinants of health to mental health and self-care of health practitioners. In addition, I gained new knowledge on salutogenesis, which has made me rethink my approach to sharing information with patients and developing their rehabilitation treatment plans.
Davie Madziatera
Physiotherapist
Malawi
It has been a great learning session with colleagues from across the globe with experience in various fields of life. I have understood in depth the health needs of displaced persons, the impact of displacement on health, the determinants of health and my role as a rehabilitation professional to provide quality health care/support with empathy. In addition, I learn about the need to deliberately and regularly care for myself to maintain a healthy lifestyle and work balance!
Nancy Gloria Ayugi
Physiotherapist
Uganda
It is an excellent course to consider when planning to work with the refugee population. As an immigrant, my family (myself and my daughters) lived through many challenges at the beginning. I know from experience that health literacy and learning the host country's language are vital for psychological well-being. This course distinguishes between migrants and refugees. It explains why challenges are different for people who flee their motherland because of the risk to their lives and those who choose another country for better economic or social status for themselves and their children.
Elena Naydinskaya
Occupational Therapy Assistant
United States
Thank you for creating this topic focusing on compassion fatigue, burnout, and self-care. This topic is less discussed and may cause unwanted mental health issues that a medical professional might experience but cannot or does not know how to intervene.
Maria Sheila Gayoso
Physiotherapist
Philippines
It is an exciting course for rehabilitation professionals, especially those providing services for displaced persons and migrants. A presentation of critical topics gave therapists and other professionals an understanding of the dynamics of migrants' health and how sociocultural context and migration experience impact the health and well-being of displaced persons.
Surajo Kamilu Sulaiman
Physiotherapist
Nigeria
This course is a must. It allowed me to build confidence in my practice thanks to a better understanding of the mental issues that cause the problems. I can now help my clients with their recovery!
Miguel Cerna
Exercise Therapist
El Salvador