Lucia Longo
TORINO,CH
Summary
Focused professional with proven ability to assess patient condition, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate outcomes. Expert in developing clinical protocols and protocols to ensure patient safety. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and works independently or as part of team. Skilled in patient education to help individuals understand diagnosis and treatments. Advises and supports patients and families on issues related to physical rehabilitation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Associazione Unione Genitori Italiani contro il tumore dei bambini (UGI) ODV
10.2020 - Current
- Evaluation and habilitative and rehabilitative treatment in children diagnosed with oncohaematological pathology
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Trained new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding policies and standards of care.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Centro di Riabilitazione Ferrero
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Habilitation and rehabilitation assessment and treatment with pathologies of different etiology.
- Discussed rehabilitation and reconditioning options to improve patients' function and quality of life.
- Used pain management and relaxation techniques to reduce discomfort and stress.
- Provided physical therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Administered sports injury rehabilitation, facilitating return to pre-injury levels of activity.
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Studio Associato di Logopedia Parole@com
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Evaluation and habilitative and rehabilitative treatment in children diagnosed with pathologies of different etiology.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Cooperativa Sociale Puzzle
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Evaluation and habilitative, motor rehabilitation treatment in children with severe acquired brain injury
- Evaluation and habilitative treatment, respiratory physiotherapy rehabilitation in children with severe acquired brain injury
- Follow-up visits in children with severe acquired brain injury
- Hydrokinesitherapy in children with severe acquired brain injury
- Consultancy, evaluation, choice and follow-up of aids and orthoses.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
Education
M.D. - Pediatric Palliative Care
Università Degli Studi Di Bologna
Bologna, ItalyRehabilitation Sciences of The Health Professions -
Università Degli Studi Di Torino
Torino, Italy04.2020
Pediatric Physical Therapy Degree -
Università Degli Studi Di Torino
Torino, Italy11.2017
High School Diploma -
Istituto Magistrale Edmondo De Amicis
Cuneo, Italy07.2014
Skills
- Family-Centered Care
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Pediatric Assessment
- Problem Solving
- Team Training
- Goal Setting
Accomplishments
- Won the 2021 Best Thesis Award.
- Co-founder of Rehplay, a site dedicated to promoting the profession of pediatric physical therapy.
- Member of rehabilitation working group of the Italian Association of Pediatric Oncohematology.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Certification
- Esperto in Evidence-Based Practice, Fondazione GIMBE, Evidence Based Practice core Curriculum Certificato dallEU-EBM Unity Progect, 01/01/19
- Corso di taping neuromuscolare NMT Fisioterapia e Riabilitazione, 12/01/21
- Corso di Exercise Medicine, 10/01/22
- Corso di taping neuromuscolare NMT Fisioterapia e Riabilitazione nel paziente pediatrico, 03/01/23
Affiliations
- Associazione Italiana Oncoematologia Pediatrica (AIEOP)
- Attività di ricerca e approfondimento scientifico sulle principali banche dati biomediche (PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINHAL, Scopus, Google Scholar)
- Collaborazione nell'organizzazione del materiale da esporre nelle giornate di riunione nazionale e presentazione al Gruppo
- Partecipazione alle giornate di incontro nazionali
- Confronto multidisciplinare sui temi della valutazione e del trattamento riabilitativi in campo oncologico
- Particolare interesse e partecipazione rivolta al sottogruppo dei tumori SNC, in relazione alla laurea da me svolta
- Traduzione, controllo e impaginazione del manuale canadese di riabilitazione Pediatric Oncology Exercise Manual (POEM)
- Partecipazione alla V riunione nazionale del Gruppo di Lavoro di Riabilitazione, tenutasi a Milano nelle date 24-25/11/2017, in qualità di docente
Publications
Poster, La valutazione motoria dell'atassia residua in bambini/adolescenti affetti da tumore cerebrale, XLIII Congresso Nazionale AIEOP, 05/28/18 Articoli, The Italian consensus conference on the role of rehabilitation for children and adolescents with leukemia, central nervous system and bone tumors, part 1: review of the conference and presentation of consensus statements on rehabilitative evaluation of motor aspects, Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 01/01/20 Articoli, The Italian Consensus Conference on the role of rehabilitation for children and adolescents with leukemia, central nervous system tumors, and bone cancer, part 2: treatment of motor function impairments, Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 05/01/22
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Associazione Unione Genitori Italiani contro il tumore dei bambini (UGI) ODV
10.2020 - Current
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Centro di Riabilitazione Ferrero
09.2019 - 09.2020
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Studio Associato di Logopedia Parole@com
11.2017 - 09.2020
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Cooperativa Sociale Puzzle
11.2017 - 09.2020
M.D. - Pediatric Palliative Care
Università Degli Studi Di Bologna
Rehabilitation Sciences of The Health Professions -
Università Degli Studi Di Torino
Pediatric Physical Therapy Degree -
Università Degli Studi Di Torino
High School Diploma -
Istituto Magistrale Edmondo De Amicis
- Esperto in Evidence-Based Practice, Fondazione GIMBE, Evidence Based Practice core Curriculum Certificato dallEU-EBM Unity Progect, 01/01/19
- Corso di taping neuromuscolare NMT Fisioterapia e Riabilitazione, 12/01/21
- Corso di Exercise Medicine, 10/01/22
- Corso di taping neuromuscolare NMT Fisioterapia e Riabilitazione nel paziente pediatrico, 03/01/23
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