Author/Editor     Oberstar, Frančišek
Title     Supervizija - pomemben dejavnik strokovnega napredovanja fizioterapevtov
Translated title     Supervision - an important factor in professional advancement of physiotherapists
Type     članek
Source     In: Rihtar A, Rotner E, editors. Pomen raziskovalnega dela v fizioterapoiji. Zbornik 4. simpozij fizioterapevtov Slovenije; 1998 maj 8-10; Radenci. Ljubljana: Inštitut za rehabilitacijo,
Publication year     1998
Volume     str. 19-26
Language     slo
Abstract     The author presents the problems of physiotherapists in their work. In their daily encounters with patients, who are faced with the distress of disease or injury, physiotherapists are effective only if they are capable to choose a way would facilitate their professional and personal development. The article aims at pointing out the problems which a physiotherapist as a therapist is faced with in his/her working environment. This is the basis for proving that a reflection of their work and experiences is necessary. According to the author, the method of supervision is a highly acceptable and democratic way giving a physiotherapist the opportunity to advance professionally and personally. The second, equally important aspect of supervision is the possibility to attain knowledge how to prevent the syndrome of burnout effect. The objective of the article is to point at the issues of "helping professions" and to pepare points of departure for the implementation of supervision in physiotherapy in Slovenia.
Descriptors     PHYSICAL THERAPY
EDUCATION, MEDICAL, CONTINUING
PATIENT CARE TEAM