Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Assessment of Health Impairments and Functional Abilities and Rehabilitation
Course Code
REX_028
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sandra Ausekle
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Expert
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Sandra Ausekle
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To improve the student's understanding of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), its goals, characteristics and components, and its practical application, as well as the organisation of professional suitability assessment for people with disabilities.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The resident learns how to classify a person’s functioning abilities and impairments at the level of body structures and functions, activities and participation, and to describe the possible influence of environmental and personal factors on functioning based on the basic principles of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), as well as name and describe the members of the multidisciplinary team, their roles, aims and methods applied in psychiatric rehabilitation.
Skills
1.The resident understands the long-term consequences of various illnesses in different dimensions of the ICF, and plans and organises teamwork aimed at helping patients to develop their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual skills needed to live, learn and work in society as independently as possible.
Competences
1.The resident is able to assess impairments in functioning at the level of body functions and structure, activities and participation, taking into account environmental and personal factors, to plan teamwork aimed at developing the patient’s skills and providing an appropriate environment for maximum social functioning.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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To learn about the use of biopsychosocial model and the role of rehabilitation in the assessment, rehabilitation and improvement of functioning of people with functional limitations. To understand social functioning in domestic life, relationships, education and work opportunities, community participation and the role of the environment in the rehabilitation of patients. Independent work with literature.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Theoretical and practical examination at the end of the course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), its practical use in medical assessment.
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Placement
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Background, aims, characteristics and components of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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The use of biopsychocial model in rehabilitation and assessment of functioning limitations.
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Evaluation of the domains of the ICF - activities and participation.
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Study room
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Topics
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The role of the environment in patient rehabilitation. An inclusive society. The influence of environmental and personal factors on the functioning of body structures at activity and participation level.
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Placement
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Methodology for assessing functioning capacity in different stages of human age
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Placement
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Medical and professional rehabilitation
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Adverse effects of immobility, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Consequences of organic damage to the central nervous system (spasticity, swallowing disorders, scoliosis, etc.), assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
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Study room
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Topics
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Legal aspects in the assessment of functioning and capacity for work.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
1
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
David X. C. 2020. Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 6th ed. Netherlands: Elsevier.
2.
Walter R. F. et al. 2020. DeLisa's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. 6th ed. Wolters Kluwer.
3.
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
4.
Community-based rehabilitation: CBR guidelines
5.
Barnes, M.P., Ward, A. 2000. Textbook of Rehabilitation Medicine. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
6.
Fayers, P.M., Machin, D. 2000. Quality of Life, Assessment, Analysis and Interpretation. United States: John Wiley& Sons.
7.
White Book on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Europe
8.
Pasaules Veselības Organizācija. 2003. Starptautiskā funkcionēšanas, nespējas un veselības klasifikācija. Rīga.
Other Information Sources
1.
www.netwibes.com/info_med
4.
www.scirus.com