Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physiotherapy for Patients with Oncological Diseases
Course Code
REK_244
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dace Stirāne
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 deepen theoretical knowledge and integrate the latest scientific findings related to physiotherapy options for patients with oncological diseases. To develop clinical reasoning skills and rehabilitation problem solving in the context of physiotherapy for patients with oncological diseases at different stages of treatment.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge and skills acquired for the professional qualification of physiotherapist and the Bachelor’s degree in health care.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes current conceptual physiotherapy models and scientific evidence for patients with oncological diseases. Compares the benefits, limitations and scientific evidence of effectiveness of different physiotherapy assessment and treatment technologies for patients with oncological diseases and associated functional limitations.
Skills
1.Integrates the latest findings and scientific evidence into clinical reasoning and decision-making for patients with oncological disease-related functional limitations. Recognises and analyses contextual factors, their impact and integrates the finding into the decision-making process. Plans the range of physiotherapy services in case of functional limitations caused by oncological diseases, in order to achieve therapeutic goals and adapt to the patient’s changing needs.
Competences
1.Combines experience, knowledge and scientific evidence in clinical reasoning and decision-making in the provision of physiotherapy for patients with oncological diseases. Plans and manages physiotherapy services for patients with oncological diseases in different organisational models, building interdisciplinary cooperation within health care, social services and patient organisations.
Assessment
Individual work
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Systematic search, selection and critical reading of the latest scientific publications. Summarising the scientific evidence and transferring it into the context of the clinical task at hand.
Getting acquainted with clinical guidelines for the rehabilitation of oncology patients and adaptation of recommendations to the local context.
Solving situational problems in small groups.
Preparing a free-form report.
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Examination
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Oral visual presentations in seminar classes (literature analysis on conceptual physiotherapy models, assessment and treatment methods, collection of evidence, comparison of different technologies).
Participation in discussions during classes and seminars (problem-solving, formulating and explaining opinions).
Situational task analysis (clinical reasoning and decision-making, integration of the latest findings, use of the ICF concept in analysis, long-term service planning, ability to adapt the plan to the changing needs of the patient).
Content and presentation of the free-form report (incorporation of scientific findings and innovation, discussion).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Clinical reasoning and rehabilitation problem solving in the ICF model for patients with oncological diseases
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Auditorium
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3
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Clinical reasoning and rehabilitation problem solving in the ICF model for patients with oncological diseases
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Auditorium
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3
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Clinical guidelines for physiotherapy practice with patients with oncological diseases, adaptation of the guidelines to the local context
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3
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Clinical guidelines for physiotherapy practice with patients with oncological diseases, adaptation of the guidelines to the local context
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3
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Objectives and methods of physiotherapy for patients with oncological diseases in the early period after surgical treatment
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3
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Objectives and methods of physiotherapy for patients with oncological diseases in the late period
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3
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Objectives and methods of physiotherapy for patients with oncological diseases in the late period
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3
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Objectives and methods of physiotherapy for patients with oncological diseases in the late period
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
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E studiju materiāls/ E study material
2.
Devita, Hellman, and Rosenberg’s (2020). Cancer : principles & practice of oncology. Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer
Additional Reading
1.
Susan Newton, Margaret Hickey, Joyce Marrs (2009) Mosby’s oncology nursing advisor : a comprehensive guide to clinical practice. St. Louis, MO : Mosby/Elsevier
2.
Judith A. Paice (Eds.) (2010). Cancer pain : from molecules to suffering. Seattle : IASP Press
Other Information Sources
1.
RSU pieejamās elektroniskās datu bāzes/ RSU available electronic databases