https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47660 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:11:09 GMT 2026-04-30T19:11:09Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47038 Title: International short term training course in geriatrics Abstract: The International Institute on Ageing this year organised its 6th short term course in Geriatrics comprising of several tutors giving lectures, all related to ageing. In there were 29 participants from an over the world, ever as far as Western Samoa. Different professions attended the course including Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Assistant professors, Physiotherapists, Medical Doctors, a Dentist, and Directors of various hospitals. Among these 29, 14 were Maltese and 2 were Occupational Therapists. Tue, 01 Oct 1996 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47038 1996-10-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47032 Title: Special projects in occupational therapy Abstract: One of the requirements of Occupational Therapy Diploma courses held by the Institute of Health Care is the submission of a Special project in the form of a comprehensive case study. Tue, 01 Oct 1996 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47032 1996-10-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47031 Title: The Finnish 'hands-on' experience Abstract: Twenty-four hundred years ago, the respected healer, Hippocrates emphasised to his students, 'First of all, do no harm'. Complications in hand therapy consist of those that are created for us and those that we create. Surgery of the hand because of its complexity, brings to bear firm principles and techniques. Every therapist involved with the treatment of the hand, must understand and employ these principles. Problems and complications may be prevented wen a team approach to the treatment of the hand is undertaken surgeons and therapists. The 3rd international Congress of the International Federation of Societies of Hand Therapists was held concurrently with the 6th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand in Finland (June 1996) to promote the unrestricted, complete and latest knowledge amongst the participants. Tue, 01 Oct 1996 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47031 1996-10-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47024 Title: The Malta Hospice Movement Abstract: The Malta Hospice Movement is a voluntary charitable organisation managed by a council composed of professional and lay people for persons who are suffering from cancer. The Malta Hospice Movement was founded in 1987, after discussions were held in the Catholic Institute regarding the problem that patients and their relatives were facing. Tue, 01 Oct 1996 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47024 1996-10-01T00:00:00Z