Subject

Physiotherapy Assessment 1

  • code 07841
  • course 1
  • term Semester 1
  • type OB
  • credits 3

Module: Physiotherapy assessment

Matter: Physiotherapy assessment

Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English

Timetable
group M1
 Sem.1  MO 08:00 10:00 
group M2
 Sem.1  MO 10:00 12:00 
group M3
 Sem.1  WE 08:00 10:00 
group M4
 Sem.1  WE 10:00 12:00 

Teaching staff

Head instructor

Dra. Aïda CADELLANS - acadellans@uic.es

Office hours

Laia Monné, PhD lmonne@uic.es

Ana Germán, PhD agerman@uic.es

Professor titular: Laia Monné, PhD

Introduction

Bearing in mind the role of the physiotherapist in the professional field, it is essential that the student has a first practical contact from the beginning of their studies. The syllabus is distributed in different thematic blocks and provides the student with the manual skills, the theoretical knowledge and, fundamentally, practical skills necessary for the subsequent development of other more specific techniques that will be acquired throughout the degree. The subject of Valuation is distributed in two subjects (Valoracion 1 and Valoracion 2), corresponding to the contents taught in the first and second semester respectively. In Assessment 1, the exploration of the upper extremities will be developed: palpation, joint and muscular balance. In Assessment 2, the same procedures will be applied to the lower extremities and the spine. Likewise, the student will learn a battery of specific assessment tests that will be very useful during the patient's exploration.

Pre-course requirements

Not specified.

Objectives

  • Learn the process of evaluation and diagnosis of a patient within the scope of physiotherapy.
  • Know the theoretical basis of assessment procedures in physiotherapy.
  • Learn the system of international assessment standards and identify functional physiotherapy assessment instruments.
  • Know the application of functional assessment procedures in relation to the assessment of muscle strength, joint range and functional abilities.
  • Learning to identify the functional alterations and disabilities that we can find in patients in the processes related to physiotherapy care
  • Be able to perform a record of assessment data to be recorded in the physiotherapy clinical history.

Competences / Learning outcomes of the degree programme

 

 

  • 01 - The ability to analysis and synthesis.
  • 10 - Develop autonomous learning skills.
  • 15 - Demonstrate a concern for quality.
  • 17 - The ability to work responsibly and autonomously, so as to handle job-related activities without the need for strict supervision.
  • 29.1 - Demonstrate a committment to ongoing learning and self-improvement.
  • 41 - Knowledge of the theoretical basis of physiotherapy as a science and profession, and of physiotherapy models of treatment..
  • 46 - Ability to systematically take a complete physiotherapy clinical history that appropriately and efficiently reports all steps taken from the patient's admission to his/her discharge.
  • 47 - Ability to assess the patient's/client's functional status, taking into account his/her physical, psychological and social aspects.
  • 48 - Ability to establish a physiotherapeutic diagnosis according to international norms and using internationally validated assessment tools.
  • 48.1 - Knowledge of the internationally accepted norms and internationally validated assessment tools.
  • 48.2 - Ability to assess the patient's/client's needs in order to give priority to the ones that could compromise the rehabilitation process.

Learning outcomes of the subject

Students:

- Understand the stages of the diagnostic procedure in Physiotherapy.

- Understand the theoretical basis of assessment procedures in Physiotherapy.

- Understand the internationally recognized standards and identify the international validation tools used in the functional evaluation of Physiotherapy.

- Apply appropriate functional evaluation procedures related to the assessment of muscle strength, range of motion, functional capabilities and vital capacity.

- Identify the functional alterations and disabilities in the processes related to Physiotherapy care, while identifying the needs of the patient / user in order to establish priority in the health care attention during the recovery process.

- Appropriately record significant data in the clinical records of the Physiotherapy evaluation.

- Prepare a discharge report in Physical Therapy.

- Maintain an attitude of motivation and improvement in the learning process.

Syllabus

- Theoretical basis of Physical therapy assessment, evaluation and diagnosis procedures.

- Concepts of functional assessment in Physiotherapy, evaluation of independence and activities of daily life.

- Basic concepts of the Physiotherapeutic clinical interview.

- General theoretical bases regarding palpation procedures, inspection and measurements; applied to the musculoskeletal system.

- Preparation of reports in Physiotherapy and types of reports.

- Description and application of practical evaluation procedures and physical examinations of the different body regions.

Teaching and learning activities

In person

Rules on theoretical and practical subjects:

· Punctuality is essential for the correct development of the classes at the start and completion of the subjects. Students must attend class in appropriate dress code: UIC scrubs or UIC tracksuit. They must also wear UIC shorts and top (in women's case).Otherwise, the student may not enter the class and the missed class will be considered an unexcused absence. In the event there is a seminar, it will be previously announced and students may dress accordingly.

- It is necessary that at the end of the class, students collaborate to restore the gym to the previous state it was found in: correct placement of chairs, stools, wedges, rollers, mattresses ...We should note that gyms are common spaces for different degree courses, postgraduate courses and other situations which are required by the University.

· regarding the development of teaching in gyms, it should be noted that the theoretical and practical subjects contain consistent educational activities in maneuvers or manipulations that, with teacher supervision, are to be done in groups of three (groups are made between the students). This often requires revealing certain areas of the body. These circumstances can lead to uncomfortable situations or hurt the sensitivity or sense of modesty of students as well as comments or interpretations that, outside the professional environment or in the field of families, could cause negative results ethically or morally.

Therefore, it is the professor's responsibility to make sure the following rules are honored:

· Students should be informed regarding the dress code necessary for the completion of the workshops. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to change in gyms If at any moment a theoretical explanation occurs, the students must wear the uniform or tracksuit.
· It is necessary to instill in students a professional mentality related to respect for privacy and patient (student) values towards those who are cared for, by cutting out any kind of joke, derogatory comment or trivialization on the subject.
· The use of the gym for practice outside school hours must be authorized and supervised by a professor of the Physiotherapy Degree.

All these measures aim at respecting the fact that gyms are dynamic and organized spaces, facilitating the activity of teachers and the correct use of them by students.

Attendance to theoretical and practical subjects is mandatory in its entirety. Attendance to at least 80% of classes is required if students want to be assessed in any of the blocks of the subject. Failure to comply with these criteria by students will result in a "Not Present (NP)" on the examination, and no possibility of taking .

If this standard is not met, the case will be addressed in the Board of Physical Therapy and they will decide whether the student should be evaluated on 1st resit or be repeated practices in the following academic year.  

TRAINING ACTIVITYMETHODOLOGYCOMPETENCESECTS CREDITS
lectures
oral presentation / master class
case method
01 15 41 46 48 48.1 48.2 0.6
practical
cooperative learning
problem-solving exercises
15 29.1 48.1 0.2
theoretical and practical workshops
oral presentation / master class
problem-solving exercises
01 47 48.2 2
self-learning activities
apprenticeship contract
10 17 47 48 48.1 48.2 1.2
student's independant work-study
15 17 46 48.1 2

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person

The subject will be evaluated as follows:   1st call: the course grade will consist of 40% written exam, 45% of a continuous practical assessment and 15% of a self-learning activity.   Written exam will consist of a test-type exam of the whole syllabus, and will be held during the exam week at the end of the semester, in the Computer Rooms. Continuous practical evaluation. From the second day of class, the teacher will be able to ask theoretical and practical questions about the content seen up to that moment. This evaluative activity is a group activity whose note will be the same for all the members of the group (except in exceptional cases, where they will be treated individually). Self-learning activity. Resolution of a clinical case in a group. To apply the percentage it is necessary to have obtained a minimum grade of 4 in the written exam.   2nd call: Practical exam of 3 questions: 1 of Muscular Balance, 1 of Articular Balance and 1 of specific tests of the content of the whole subject, also of self-learning. During the exam, theoretical questions may arise regarding the practical topic.

0 to 4.9: Fail/F (Suspenso in Spanish)

5.0 to 6.9: Pass/C (Aprobado in Spanish).

7.0 to 8.9: B (Notable in Spanish)

9.0 to 10: A (Sobresaliente in Spanish)

 

 

Attendance Regulations

Regulations relating to theoretical-practical subjects:
  •  It is essential, for the correct development of the classes, punctuality in the beginning and end of the subjects.
  • The student must attend the class with the appropriate clothing: UIC pajamas or UIC tracksuit. In addition, you must wear the shorts and top (in the case of women) of the University. Otherwise, the student will not be able to enter the class, considering an unexcused absence. It will be previously established if there is an exception with a seminar.
  • The change of clothing must be done in the locker room. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to change in gyms.
  • Regarding the development of the teaching activity in the gyms, it should be taken into account that the theoretical-practical subjects contain didactic activities consisting of maneuvers or manipulations that, with the supervision of the teacher, students perform among themselves, in groups of three. It will often require exposing certain areas of the body. That is why all procedures must be carried out following ethical and moral criteria, respecting the privacy and values of the patient / student being served. Avoid uncomfortable situations or that hurt the sensitivity or sense of moderation of the students, refraining from making comments that may lead to a negative interpretation of any of the attendees.
  • It is necessary that, at the end of the class, the student collaborates in restoring the correct order of the gymnasium: correct positioning of the chairs, stools, wedges, rollers, mats ... It must be taken into account that the gyms are common spaces for the different degree courses, postgraduate courses and other university activities, so they have to be dynamic and organized spaces that facilitate the teaching and learning activity.
  • The use of the gyms for practices outside the hours will be through the request of the space in Reception under the responsibility of the student.
Attendance to the theoretical-practical subjects is mandatory in its entirety. The attendance to a minimum of 80% of the face-to-face classes is required for access to the evaluation of any of the blocks of the subject. Failure to meet this criterion by the student will mean a "No Presented (NP)" in the 1st call, and the impossibility of presenting in 2nd call.

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Evaluation period

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:

  • E1 13/01/2020 08:00h
  • E2 06/07/2020 08:00h
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