FYB2200 Physiotherapy for Health Conditions - II Course description

Physiotherapy practice requires expertise in how to adapt measures for patients with reduced functioning as a result of injury/disease of the musculoskeletal system, different pain conditions, mental and psychosomatic health problems, rheumatic and degenerative diseases, systemic disease (cancer), as well as for patients who have undergone surgical procedures. To provide professionally sound health services, physiotherapists must obtain information about the health of individuals. Physiotherapists must also have knowledge about possible relations between a person’s health condition, their cultural and socioeconomic background, and their prerequisites for movement, activity and participation.

Physiotherapists must also acquire up-to-date and relevant research-based knowledge and reflect on the transfer value of previous clinical experience to novel clinical practice. When interacting with the patient, the physiotherapist must exercise sensitivity in relation to their mental health status and cultural preferences. The practical training will give the students clinical experience

Passed first year of the programme or equivalent

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence (learning outcomes marked with three asterisks (***) are assessed in connection with the practical training):

Knowledge

The student can

• describe pathological processes relating to diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, rheumatic diseases, cancer and mental health disorders, and describe causal mechanisms and risk factors
• describe different perspectives on pain and pain mechanisms, and compare neurological, physiological and phenomenological pain theories
• describe challenges encountered by individuals who have undergone treatment of cancer or other serious disease or injury

Skills

The student can

• discuss how disease and injuries of the musculoskeletal system and different pain conditions may affect and be affected by movement, activity and participation across the life span
• evaluate research-based knowledge using the levels in the S-pyramid, interpret the results of single studies and metanalyses reporting;on;treatment effects, and discuss their value for clinical practice
• obtain relevant information about the patient’s health condition, personal factors, background and experiences in the dialog during clinical examination***
• give reasons for the methods of examination and use of standardised assessment tools for people with injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system
• analyse, interpret and critically assess the results of the clinical examination, set clinical diagnoses, recognise findings and symptoms that may indicate serious disease, and assess the need to refer the patient to other health professionals***
• discuss and set goals, and plan physiotherapy measures in cooperation with the patient and the practical training supervisor***
• present clinical reasoning that justifies a physiotherapeutic approach that integrates an understanding of the patient’s situation and preferences, and updated experience- and research-based knowlegde***
• implement and evaluate treatment of the patient and take responsibility for informing and seeking advice of the supervisor before, during and after treatment***
• document the clinical examination, clinical reasoning and intervention measures in the patient records***
• reflect on the challenges experienced by people with long-term and progressive diseases and discuss the implications for their own role as a physiotherapist;

General competence

The student can

• can reflect on different approaches to address the needs of patients with different cultural and/or socioeconomic background, with complex disorders or negative bodily experiences, and be sensitive in their communication and behaviour
• reflect on his/her own communication skills during the clinical examination and treatment***
• discuss a clinical problem demonstrating logical structure, high awareness of methods used, active use of references, correct source referencing, and academic language

The work and teaching methods include self-study, group work, seminars, skills training, lectures and practical training.

The practical training comprises 90 hours in total, 60 of which are supervised practical training. The remaining 30 hours are set aside to prepare for the practical training.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in part 3:

• a minimum attendance of 80 % in teaching specified as ‘compulsory attendance’ in the schedule
• an individual subject note, 700 words (+/- 10 %). The coursework will be subject to assessment.

Ingen forkunnskapskrav

Part 1: Not relevant.

Parts 2 and 3: No aids are permitted.

Se fagplanen.

Fordi det er vanskelig å tilegne seg praktisk/estetisk kunnskap på egen hånd, og fordi erfaringsdeling og respons krever tilstedeværelse, er det krav om 80 prosent deltakelse på følgende aktiviteter:

Innføringer, øvelser, veiledning og framlegg. Deltakelse er viktig for utvikling av kunnskap og forståelse i fagets praktiske, estetiske, didaktiske og teoretiske grunnlag, og nødvendig for å kunne mestre arbeidskravene.

Arbeidskrav:

• Gjennomførte oppgaver innenfor fagets hovedområder: Visuell kommunikasjon, design, kunst og arkitektur. Antall arbeidskrav kan variere noe fra år til år, men samlet dekker de fagets hovedområder som nevnt ovenfor.
• En personlig logg som viser egne arbeidsprosesser med tekstil og visuelt materiale fra hele semesteret.

Flerfaglighet

Grunnskolelærerutdanningene har både énfaglige, tverrfaglige og flerfaglige perioder. I det fjerde studieåret organiseres den obligatoriske profesjonsrekken «Like før¿». Profesjonsrekken gjennomføres på studentenes fellestid. Innhold og fokus vil kunne variere noe fra år til år og blir gjort kjent på studentenes årsplan.

Eksamen består av to komponenter:

• Mappe.

Mappen består av alle arbeidskravene som skal være utført i løpet av semesteret. Arbeidskravene består av praktisk arbeid og ev. skriftlig dokumentasjon. Loggen vedlegges. Mappe og logg viser samlet hva studenten har arbeidet med i løpet av semesteret. Det vil bli gitt nærmere informasjon om tid og sted for innlevering av mappe og logg.

• Profesjonsrelevant presentasjon.

Muntlig presentasjon på ti minutter med digital bildevisning med utgangspunkt i tema fra semesterets undervisningsperioder. Tema tildeles etter trekking og det gis forberedelsestid og veiledning før eksamen. Presentasjonen foretas på angitt rom med medstudenter som tilhørere.

Disse to komponentene vurderes samlet. I vurderingsarbeidet er det mappen som veier tyngst.

Ny/utsatt eksamen

Ny/utsatt eksamen foregår som ved ordinær eksamen. Mappen kan bearbeides og leveres til ny eksamen. Ny muntlig presentasjon må avholdes.