Basics of Medical Rehabilitation
Study Course Implementer
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
Acquire knowledge of a modern, holistic view of human health issues (human functioning and its disorders at the level of bodily functions, activities and participation), of rehabilitation goals, medical and social tasks.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human anatomy and physiology, desirable to have knowledge of medical ethics, propaedeutics and pathology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study course, students will: 1) have acquired basic knowledge of the aims and objectives of physical and rehabilitation medicine and of human functioning; 2) be able to assess malfunctioning according to the International Classification of Functioning; 3) be able to name the classification of assistive technologies and principles for their selection; 4) have acquired basic knowledge of functioning disorders in patients with different diseases and injuries.
Skills
1.On completion of the study course, students will be able to evaluate impaired functioning, assess the risks of medical complications, and disorders caused by them.
Competences
1.On completion of the study course, students will be able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in assessing health and functioning disorders of patients.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Preparation for tests, independent work with sources of literature.
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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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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• active participation in practical classes; • quality of oral answers; • testing of theoretical knowledge during the course (oral and written); • test at the end of the course. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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4
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Topics
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Assessment of impairment at the level of functions and structures of the body (myoskeletal alignment techniques: muscle strength, volume of movement, muscle tone, posture).
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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4
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Topics
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Presentation of clinical cases (as described above).
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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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Examination of a patient in rehabilitation: medical history, including social; identification of dysfunctions. Medical and rehabilitation problems. Clinical examples. Work with a patient: collection of a medical history, identification of rehabilitation and medical problems.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Definitions of rehabilitation. The White Book of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Europe. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Biopsychosocial model of rehabilitation. Organisation of rehabilitation, tasks at different stages.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Disability, its outcomes, binding legislation in Europe and Latvia. Rehabilitation medicine, therapy. Rehabilitation plan.
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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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Teamwork in rehabilitation. Competence of the rehabilitation team. Team members, work organization. Methods and means of the impact of rehabilitation. Rehabilitation therapy: physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy – competences, tasks, technologies.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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4
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Topics
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International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Biopsychosocial model of rehabilitation. Clinical cases.
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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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Assistive technology: the concept and classification. Assistive technologies for self-care, communication and mobility. Environment, environmental accessibility, universal design.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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4
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Topics
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Assessment of malfunctioning at the level of activity and participation. The concept of work ability, quality of life. Practical work – use of measurements in practice.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Physical and rehabilitation medicine for Medical Students by Maria Gabriella Ceravolo - Nicolas Christodoulou (Editors) Franco Franchignoni - Nikolaos Barotsis (Project Managers) Copyright 2018 Edi.Ermes - Milan (Italy) ISBN 978-88-7051-636-4 - DigitSuitable for English stream
White book on physical and rehabilitation medicine in Europe free European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2018 April;54(2):125-55Suitable for English stream
White Book on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Europe. Introductions, Executive Summary, and Methodology European Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Bodies AllianceSuitable for English stream
Starptautiskā funkcionēšanas, nespējas un veselības klasifikācija: SFK. Pasaules Veselības Organizācija, 2001. (akceptējams izdevums)
World Report on Disability, 2011 (WHO, Geneva) (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream