 | | The quality of the lectures was generally considered to be very high |
Another surprise for me was the size not only of the EAUN meeting itself, but also of the EAU Annual Congress. Compared to surgeons and nurses, physiotherapists are outnumbered in daily hospital practice and we rarely meet in such large gatherings, hence for me it was an amazing and completely overwhelming experience.
I also needed help with my presentation, but there were no worries since all invited speakers where ably assisted at the Speakers Centre in the congress venue. I did feel a bit isolated, realising that I could probably be the only physiotherapist invited as a speaker. But there were so many interesting presentations, and I could not have been made happier or felt reassured when I heard not only a nurse but also a surgeon who both underscored in their presentations the important role of physiotherapists in a multidisciplinary team.
And despite the fact that it was my first time ever to present at a big, international meeting, my presentation went smoothly. Moreover, after my talk there were many interesting comments and questions, and I interacted and had wonderful exchanges with nurses from all over the world.
Indeed, it was a true pleasure for me to be a part of the EAUN meeting, and I hope I can again participate at next year’s conference in Milan, Italy. Hopefully, other physiotherapists would also have the same opportunity to present something about the work we do.
My congratulations to the EAU and the EAUN organisers!
Pernille Eriksen, Physiotherapist, BSc
Århus University Hospital - Skejby, Dept. of Urology
Århus (DK)
Article from European Urology Today, volume 24, No. 2 |
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