SE311-6-AP-CO:
Complexities in Rehabilitation
2023/24
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn & Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 22 March 2024
15
30 October 2023
Requisites for this module
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This module uses problem-based learning to explore the complex issues within rehabilitation. The module will draw directly on students' previous learning in SE109, SE110, SE211, SE212 and SE214. The students will consider the physical, behavioural and functional issues associated with the management of patients with complex rehabilitation issues, as well as the ethical, legal and professional considerations of such cases.
The development of a reasoned understanding of the clinical skills required in the physiotherapy assessment and intervention processes of complex and multi-body-site affectation will be facilitated by integration of the previously covered theoretical elements of anatomy, physiology, pathology assessment and management skills.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Show detailed knowledge and understanding of complex neurological and cardiovascular-pulmonary pathologies
2. Show detailed knowledge and understanding of the assessment and management priorities and the professional and ethical considerations required in complex rehabilitation cases
3. Critically evaluate the evidence-base for the management of complex rehabilitation cases across the lifespan
4. Present a critically evaluated argument of evidence-based physiotherapy management to an academic audience.
Background / Context
This module will build on your knowledge of several pathologies including that of Neurology and Cardiopulmonary systems already gained through level 5 modules SE211 and SE212. Students will explore the role of Physiotherapy in the management of patients from different age groups and populations, with complex medical surgical pathologies; both in the acute and non-acute settings. Emphasis will be placed on complex conditions that may require intensive therapy/care management (ITU). Students will develop their assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment intervention skills for this group of patients. The impact of ethical, legal, psychosocial and diversity issues on rehabilitation will be considered.
Overview
The module consists of limited taught sessions by the module lead to introduce key concepts, and supported. The main medium of facilitation of this module will be by the use of PBL group work; which will be used to allow students to explore more common complex clinical pathologies, and the common problems encountered by such patients. Throughout the module the concept of MDT and holistic management, in line with NHS Values, will be embedded into teaching and learning, including the professional standards required when assessing and documenting such management.
Indicative Content
Introduction to the module, the EBL/PBL process, assessment guidelines
The critical care patient - revisiting ITU and neurological disorders such as spinal cord injured patients; traumatic brain injured patients and acute stroke patients
Physiotherapy management of multi-factorial clinical presentations such as thoracic surgery
Including CABG, elective and traumatic amputation, GBS, the CF patient awaiting organ transplantation
Women's health
Oncology and end of life care
Psychosocial, ethical and cultural factors in the assessment and treatment of patients, in line with NHS Values
The role of the physiotherapist within the MDT
The module will combine a number of different teaching approaches. There will be the use of simulated practice and case based scenarios. Problem based learning groups will be used to explore realistic examples, relating theory and practice around more common complex conditions and problems.
Lectures by module lead and invited clinical staff
Supervised PBL group work on various complex clinical conditions. Learning of specific Anatomy, Physiology and pathologies related to the PBL subjects will be expected. General revision time has been allocated within the module, in preparation for assessment.
Discussion forums will be expected to be accessed to enable effective PB group learning. Additional resources will be available via Moodle, to enhance student learning
Personal tutorials can be arranged with the module lead at any time, with prior notice. The timetable allows for a tutor led revision session of practical skills, for students to access prior to assessment.
The students will undertake instruction, and practice, on a number of physiotherapeutic techniques relating to the complex patients with multiple body-site pathologies. Appropriate professional documentation will also be taught throughout this module, with formative feedback provided weekly. Pre assessment practical work will be facilitated in class, via fictional patient scenarios.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
PowerPoint presentation, Abstract & Word Document References |
|
100% |
Additional coursework information
20 minute seminar (15 minutes presentation, 5 minute questions, seminar abstract) based on a given patient scenario in which students demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes.
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Izzie Easton & external lecturer
School Undergraduate Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
Of 34 hours, 12 (35.3%) hours available to students:
7 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
15 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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