Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical Rehabilitation in Internal Medicine
Course Code
REK_224
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Illa Mihejeva
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 acquire knowledge of a modern, holistic view of functioning disorders acquired in the event of different diseases and injuries, their recognition, modern solutions during all treatment phases (acute, subacute, chronic), outcomes prognosis.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human anatomy and physiology, medical ethics, propaedeutics, pathology knowledge.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the course, students will: 1) acquire basic knowledge regarding the objectives and tasks of physical and rehabilitation medicine at different stages of treatment for patients with internal or surgical diseases, as well as the planning of health services; 2) be able to assess the malfunctioning according to the International Classification of Functioning; 3) acquire basic knowledge of functioning disorders in patients with different diseases, injuries.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the study course, students will be able to assess impaired functioning, assess the risks of medical complications.
Competences
1.On successful completion of the study course, students will be able to make practical use of acquired knowledge and skills in assessing patient health and impairment.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Preparing for seminars; independent work with reading sources.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-
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• active participation in seminars; • quality of answers; • testing theoretical knowledge during the course (oral and in writing); • test at the end of the course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Rehabilitation principles in patients after stroke.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Principles of cardiac rehabilitation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Principles of pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Rehabilitation in endocrinology.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Immobile patient: identifying medical problems, evaluating risks, solutions. Early mobilization tasks, contraindications. Working with the patient – assessing the risks of medical complications.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Rehabilitation principles in patients after stroke. Working with the patient: evaluating the risks of medical complications, evaluating disorders, planning treatment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Rehabilitation principles in patients with neurological disorders. Working with the patient: evaluating the risks of medical complications, evaluating disorders, planning treatment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, its tasks. Working with the patient – evaluating disorders, planning treatment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Rehabilitation in rheumatology, its tasks. Working with the patient – evaluating disorders, planning treatment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Rehabilitation in endocrinology, its tasks. Working with the patient – evaluating disorders, planning treatment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Physical and rehabilitation medicine for Medical Students. Ed. by Maria Gabriella Ceravolo - Nicolas Christodoulou, Franco Franchignoni - Nikolaos Barotsis. 2018 Edi.Ermes - Milan (Italy).
2.
White book on physical and rehabilitation medicine in Europe. Free European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2018, April; 54(2):125-55
Additional Reading
1.
Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 6th ed., 2021 Saunders Elsevier
2.
Barnes, M. P., Johnson, G. R. (ed.) Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity. 2nd ed. 2008, Cambrige University Press
3.
DeLisa's physical medicine and rehabilitation : principles and practice / editor-in-chief, Walter R. Frontera ; editor emeritus, Joel A. DeLisa. 6th ed. 2020
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
2.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation