Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physiotherapy in Oncology
Course Code
REK_291
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-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 provide theoretical knowledge about the possibilities of physiotherapy for persons with oncological diseases. To develop clinical reasoning abilities and rehabilitation problem solving skills in the context of physiotherapy for patients with oncological diseases.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, basics of physiotherapy, functional assessment in physiotherapy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of study course, student will gain knowledge about the advantages, limitations and effectiveness of assessment of functional disorders and physiotherapeutic treatment for patients functional limitations caused by oncological disease.
Skills
1.As a result of sudy course, student will be able: - to analyze clinical cases of patients with oncological diseases and functional limitations caused by them, using the basic principles of ICF; - to integrate knowledge and scientific evidence in the process of clinical reasoning and decision-making for patients with functional limitations caused by oncological diseases; - recognize and analyze contextual factors, their impact, and integrates findings into the decision-making process; - to plans physiotherapy services in cases of functional limitations caused by oncological disease, in order to achieve therapy goals and adapt to the patient's needs.
Competences
1.As a result of studying the course, student is able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in the process of clinical reasoning and decision-making in providing physiotherapy for patients with oncological diseases and functional disorders caused by them. Student plans and implements physiotherapeutic treatment for patients with oncological diseases.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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- Analyzing of scientific evidence and translating it into the context of a specific clinical task.
- Acquaintance with clinical guidelines in the rehabilitation of oncological patients.
- Solving situation tasks (analysis (clinical reasoning and decision-making process, integration of the latest findings, application of the IFC concept in analysis, long-term service planning, ability to adapt the plan to the patient's changing needs).
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Theoretical test (40%); clinical case presentation (40%); active participation in practical lessons (20%).
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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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Persons with oncological diseases in the practice of a physiotherapist - the most common functional disabilities and treatment options.
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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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Other
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4
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Topics
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Physiotherapy for persons with oncological diseases to manage cancer related musculoskeletal problems. Analysis of clinical cases.
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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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Other
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4
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Topics
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Cardiotoxicity and physical activity recommendations for persons with oncological disease. Analysis of clinical cases.
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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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Other
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4
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Topics
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Physiotherapy approach to treat cancer related psychoemotional and cognitive problems. Analysis of clinical cases.
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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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Other
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4
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Topics
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Physiotherapy for reducing cancer related and cancer therapy related fatigue. Analysis of clinical cases.
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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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Other
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4
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Topics
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Physiotherapy for persons with lymphoedema caused by oncological disease. Analysis of clinical cases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-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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Persons with oncological diseases in the practice of a physiotherapist - the most common functional disabilities and treatment options.
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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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Other
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4
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Topics
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Physiotherapy for persons with oncological diseases to manage cancer related musculoskeletal problems. Analysis of clinical cases.
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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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Other
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4
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Topics
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Cardiotoxicity and physical activity recommendations for persons with oncological disease. Analysis of clinical cases.
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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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Other
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4
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Topics
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Physiotherapy approach to treat cancer related psychoemotional and cognitive problems. Analysis of clinical cases.
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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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Other
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4
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Topics
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Physiotherapy for reducing cancer related and cancer therapy related fatigue. Analysis of clinical cases.
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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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Other
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4
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Topics
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Physiotherapy for persons with lymphoedema caused by oncological disease. Analysis of clinical cases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Devita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's cancer principles and practice of oncology. (2020). byVincent T. DeVita (Editor), Theodore S. Lawrence (Editor), Steven A. Rosenberg (Editor), Samuel Hellman. eBook, Wolters Kluwer
2.
E-studiju materiāli
Additional Reading
1.
Susan Newton, Magaret Hickey, Joyce Marrs. (2009). Mosby’s oncology nursing advisor: a comprehensive guide to practice. St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier
2.
Judith A. Paice (Eds.) (2010). Cancer pain : from molecules to suffering. Seatle : IASP Press
Other Information Sources
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