Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Somatic Diseases
Course Code
REK_299
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Liepiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To improve clinical reasoning in pre-clinical studies. Apply conceptual practice models in the somatic medicine to raise awareness of the importance of theoretical knowledge and link with practice. Analyze occupational performance for patients/ clients with various somatic diseases in different praxis context and apply to a person-centered practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Neurology, internal diseases, surgery, pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, conceptual practice models, environmental adaptation, ergonomics, ethics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will be able to recognize the most common neurological and internal diseases, explain the impact of somatic diseases on activities, identify and analyze problems of performing activities, define the occupational therapist's tactics in working with patients/clients, analyze and justify the standardized patient assessment tools used in the practice of the occupational therapist, justify and explain the selected therapy plan compilation and methods, explain and analyze the role of the occupational therapist, in case of somatic diseases, in different environmental contexts.
Skills
1.The student will be able to use professional terminology, measure and analyze occupational performance problems, to demonstrate practical skills in the patient's / client's evaluation of the use of surveillance techniques and standardized assessment tools, to make appropriate intervention plan, to demonstrate various technologies of occupational therapy, to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment, to document the clinical reasoning and treatment process, to analyze evidence based professional literature.
Competences
1.During the course the student will develop the skills to select and analyze information, collaborate, present and argue their viewpoint, to take responsibility and initiative, through the group work. Using the acquired knowledge and skills student will be able to identify occupational performance limitations, uses evidence-based practice according to occupational practice process guidelines.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual preparation for two literature seminars with a PP format presentation on the impact of stroke and spinal cord damage and other somatic diseases on a person's functioning in the context of occupational therapy. Analysis of two clinical cases, according to the topic, using a problem-oriented learning method, preparation of a presentation, work in groups. Interviewing, evaluation of a patient with cerebral blood flow disorders and a patient with a spinal cord injury, reflection of the therapy plan and appropriate therapy selection, preparation of the presentation - work in pairs. Analysis of a clinical case according to the topic of the study course - the student's independent work with individual assessment.
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Examination
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10 points
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As part of the study course, interviewing of patients, application of appropriate assessment tools, analysis and interpretation of the obtained data, preparation of a therapy plan, selection of appropriate therapy methods and their demonstration were carried out. Analysis of clinical cases – demonstration of theoretical and practical skills according to the topic of the study course. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Rehabilitation principles in somatic medicine and role of occupational therapist. Group work: clinical case of a patient with cerebral stroke analysis using a problem-based learning (PBL) approach to clinical case studies.
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4
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Clinical case studies according to occupational therapy practice process structure (CPPF framework) and presentation.
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4
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Cognition-perception disorders and impact on functioning. Neurobehaviour.
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4
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Evaluation in neurorehabilitation. Standardized assessment forms for cognitive rehabilitation and their practical application.
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4
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Topics
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Occupational therapy intervention in neurorehabilitation.
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4
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Topics
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Mobility, positioning, and transferring a patient after stroke.
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Seminar: clinical case studies and presentation. Feedback.
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4
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Seminar: cognition - perception, motor and sensor disorders and impact on functioning.
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Clinical case studies”Stroke” according to occupational therapy practice process structure (CPPF framework): interview, assessment, analysis, occupational therapy intervention planning.
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4
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Seminar: clinical case studies ”Stroke” according to occupational therapy practice process structure (CPPF framework).
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Skills test: stroke, evaluation methods, occupational therapy intervention in different practice contexts.
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4
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Group work: clinical case of a patient with spinal cord injury analysis using a problem-based learning (PBL) approach to clinical case studies.
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4
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Spinal cord injury and and impact on person's functioning in different practice contexts.
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4
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Topics
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Occupational therapy intervention in spinal cord injury rehabilitation: acute, subacute and chronical statuss.
Seminar: clinical case studies and presentation. Feedback.
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Clinical case studies”Spinal cord injury” according to occupational therapy practice process structure (CPPF framework): interview, assessment, analysis, occupational therapy intervention planning.
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Auditorium
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4
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Seminar: clinical case studies ”Spinal cord injury” according to occupational therapy practice process structure (CPPF framework).
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Skills test: Spinal cord injury, evaluation methods, occupational therapy intervention in different practice contexts. Rehabilitation potential.
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Seminar: literature studies about new approaches in spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
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Chronic neurological conditions and their impact on the person's functioning. Evidence based occupational therapy interventions.
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Chronic neurological conditions: clinical case studies.
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4
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Rheumatologic diseases and their impact on the person's functioning. Joint protection principles. Evidence based occupational therapy interventions.
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4
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Burns and amputations and their impact on the person's functioning. Evidence based occupational therapy interventions in different practice context.
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4
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Theoretical knowledge (test) and practical skill demonstration (skills test).
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Theoretical knowledge (test) and practical skill demonstration (skills test).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Contact hours:
96 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
M.Curtin. Occupational therapy for people experiencing illness, injury or impairment, Enabling Occupation. 6th edition, Churcill Livingstone, 2017
2.
Ingrid Soderback. International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions. Springer, 2015
3.
Crystal A.Gateley, Sherry Borcherding. Documentation Manual for Occupational Therapy writing SOAP Notes. 4th edition, Slack incoroprated, 2016
4.
Karen Jacobs, Laela Jacobs. Quick reference, Dictionary for Occupational Therapy. 7th edition, Slack incoroprated, 2020
5.
Mary Vining Radomski, Catherine A. Trombly Latham. Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. 7th edition, 2014 (jaunāks izdevums nav iznācis)
Additional Reading
1.
Charles H.Christiansen, Carolyn M.Baum. Occupational Therapy, Performance, Participation, and Well-beeing. Slack incoroprated, 2015
2.
Judi Edmans. Occupational therapy and stroke. 2nd edition, Whurr Publishers, 2017
3.
Willard & Spackman’s, Occupational Therapy. 14th edition, Lippincott Williams& Wilkins, 2024
Other Information Sources
1.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy. British Journal of Occupational
2.
Therapy, Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Australian Journal of Occupational Therapy, RSU datu bāzes, elektroniskie informācijas avoti.