Evidence Based Practice for Reflexology

Unit Reference Number

D/650/5039

Unit Title

Evidence Based Practice for Reflexology

Unit Level

6

Number of Credits

10

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

40

Total Qualification Time (TQT)

100

Mandatory / Optional

Mandatory

Sector Subject Area (SSA)

1.2 Nursing and Subjects and Vocations Allied to Medicine

Unit Grading Structure

Pass/Fail

Learning Outcomes – the learner will:

Assessment Criteria – the learner can:

Indicative contents

1. Understand historical perspectives and their influence on modern day reflexology

1.1 Determine the chronological development of reflexology from early evidence AD to contemporary practice.

1.2 Summarise the major changes that have occurred over time.

1.3 Consider future trends in reflexology

Influences: Major names through the decades e.g. Eunice Ingham; Hanne Marquardt through to modern day e.g. Lynne Booth; Suzanne Enzer; Chris Stormer; Dorthe and Peter Lund Frandsen.

2. Understand the theories and tenets that underpin reflexology practice

2.1 Describe the theories and tenets relevant to reflexology.

2.2 Compare and contrast the theories and tenets of reflexology and its application to practice.

Models:  Gate control theory of Pain; Fascial system; Neurotransmitters; Zones; Proprioception; macro to micro reflection; Placebo and Nocebo effect; therapeutic touch; the pain effect; lymphatic drainage; ANS effect.

3. Understand evidence-based practice in reflexology

3.1 Explain the concept of evidence-based practice.

3.2 Analyse how evidence-based practice is applied to clinical reflexology.

3.3 Evaluate own evidence-based practice.

Reflect

Objective, balanced, responsible use of current research and best available data to guide policy and practice and decision making.

Monitor health and wellbeing assessment methodologies e.g., MYCAW

Reflective practice and EBP enquiry steps.