Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Smart Technologies in Rehabilitation
Course Code
REK_251
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
Guna Semjonova
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
Promote knowledge of smart technologies in rehabilitation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basics of rehabilitation. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Experience in clinical work with patients.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of successfully completing the course, students will be able to describe smart technologies in rehabilitation. Students will be able to describe and apply available smart technologies in clinical practice. They are able to understand digital healthcare systems, digital data security, and ethical issues related to the application of innovation in healthcare. Be familiar with the terms associated with smart technologies and the principles of technology development, implementation, and application, as well as the processes of the patient (user) and technology interaction. Understand the legal and ethical aspects of medical smart technologies.
Skills
1.Able to create/program content using a high-level block-based visual programming language in a Scratch environment that fosters an understanding of the basic principles of intelligent technology software. Be able to use smart technologies such as a smartphone, and computers as a tool not only for communication but also for diagnosis and measurement in clinical practice. Be able to evaluate mobile apps and smart sensors against evidence-based clinical practice standards.
Competences
1.Able to analyze and assess the need for the use of smart technologies according to their professional competence, and able to collaborate with colleagues in a multi-professional team, able to discuss and agree on solutions for the use of smart technologies to achieve rehabilitation goals.
Assessment
Individual work
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Literature study; active participation in workshops and seminars; individual and small-group learning tasks. 48 Independent work in PDV, including lectures and additional theoretical material. Preparation and presentation/demonstration of a final thesis.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Presentation of the final work "Digital technology in a specific rehabilitation sector". Evaluation.
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Examination |
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Cumulative assessment at the end of the course consists of: attendance of lectures, seminars (50%) + Passing tests (n=6) (20%) + Development of a mini-project at the end of the course. Presentation of the final work "Digital technology in a specific field of rehabilitation" (30%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to Smart Technologies. Technology and "smart" technology. The life cycle of smart technologies. Robot technologies. Application of smart technologies in rehabilitation context.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sensors and their classification by application. Input/output devices. "Gold standard" v.s. sensor systems: advantages and disadvantages. Smartphones. Mobile applications and their classification by application, evaluation. Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS).
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sensors and their classification by application. Input/output devices. "Gold standard" v.s. sensor systems: advantages and disadvantages. Smartphones. Mobile applications and their classification by application, evaluation. Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS).
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Smart technologies for telerehabilitation and telerehabilitation
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Virtual reality (non-immersive, semi-immersive, and fully-immersive simulations).
Virtual reality in different rehabilitation contexts: neurology, pediatrics, orthopedics.
Introduction to artificial intelligence. Introduction to healthcare data structures.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Virtual reality (non-immersive, semi-immersive, and fully-immersive simulations).
Virtual reality in different rehabilitation contexts: neurology, pediatrics, orthopedics.
Introduction to artificial intelligence. Introduction to healthcare data structures.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ethical and legal aspects of smart technologies in healthcare/rehabilitation.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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User experience (UX), user path and its role in the choice and use of smart technology.
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Auditorium
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Introduction Software and hardware. Introduction to programming. Block-based high-level visual programming language: Scratch.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Smart technology in a rehabilitation context (Part I). Define the strengths and weaknesses of the selected technologies and their applications.
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Auditorium
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Smart technology in a rehabilitation context (Part II). Demonstration of the principles of smart technology, its practical application.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Smart technology in a rehabilitation context (Part II). Demonstration of the principles of smart technology, its practical application.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Stein, Joel. (Published January 1, 2020). Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Ch.: Technologies and Devices)
2.
Uy, Jeric; Lefmann, Sophie; King, Laurie A.; et.al. (Published December 31, 2019. 2020). Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation (Ch.: General screening considerations Integrating technology in neurological rehabilitation › Robotic system mechanisms for operation)
3.
Postolache, G., Carvalho, H., Catarino, A., & Postolache, O. A. (2017). Smart clothes for rehabilitation context: Technical and technological issues. In Sensors for Everyday Life (pp. 185-219). Springer, Cham.
4.
Duarte, J. P., Fernandes, R. J., Silva, G., Sousa, F., et.al. (2022, August). Lower Limbs Wearable Sports Garments for Muscle Recovery: An Umbrella Review. In Healthcare (Vol. 10, No. 8, p. 1552).
5.
Alexander, M. (Ed.). (2021). Telerehabilitation: Principles and Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences