Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Bases of the Application of Interective Technology in Health

Bases of the Application of Interective Technology in Health
6
15572
2
Second semester
FB
Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish

Teaching staff


Mrs. ROS ALSINA, Aina - arosa@uic.es

Sra. Aina Ros Alsina (arosa@uic.es)

Sr. Marc Pallarès Mallafrè

Sr. Alejandro Ernesto Portela Otaño (aeportela@uic.es)

Introduction

The course provides students with fundamental knowledge about the main types of biomedical devices and medical technologies used in the healthcare field and, specifically, in physiotherapy practice. Throughout the course, measurement, diagnostic, therapeutic, assistive, and rehabilitation devices used in the different phases of therapeutic intervention will be studied. Likewise, complementary techniques and technologies that are used together with these devices to promote patient adherence to treatment and the achievement of functional recovery goals will be introduced.

Pre-course requirements

Having completed the first-year courses of Structure and Function of the Locomotor System I and II.

Objectives

  • To know what a biomedical device is and to understand its role in the different phases of physiotherapeutic intervention.

  • To identify the main types of biomedical devices used in physiotherapy according to their function: measurement, monitoring, diagnosis, therapy, assistance, and rehabilitation.

  • To understand the basic criteria for the classification of medical devices according to risk, as well as the main regulatory models (FDA and CE marking).

  • To recognize the main biomedical signals used in the field of physiotherapy and the devices used for their acquisition.

  • To understand the clinical use of measurement and monitoring devices in patient follow-up.

  • To know the basic concepts of human gait analysis and to interpret the main biomechanical parameters obtained.

  • To identify the most common therapy devices used in physiotherapy, including stimulation and neuromodulation systems, and to understand their basic principles of operation.

  • To understand the role of orthoses, prostheses, and exoskeletons as assistance and rehabilitation devices, according to the clinical context and therapeutic purpose.

  •  To recognize the clinical applications of exoskeletons and virtual environments in functional and neuromotor rehabilitation.

  • To know the basic principles of neuroprostheses and brain–computer interfaces (BCI) in the context of rehabilitation.

  • To identify the most common materials and technologies used in orthoprosthetics, including basic notions of additive manufacturing and prototyping applied to rehabilitation devices (3D printing).

  • To understand the importance of patient adherence to treatment and the role of biomedical technologies in achieving functional recovery goals.

  • To develop basic clinical judgment for the selection and appropriate use of biomedical devices according to patient needs.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • CN01 - Distinguish the theoretical bases, general physiotherapy procedures and models of action in physiotherapy to be applied in the different diseases of all devices and systems and in all specialties of medicine and surgery.
  • CN06 - Identify the bases of interactive technologies in health sciences, favoring a creative attitude for intervention guidelines in physiotherapy.
  • CP01 - Apply different methods, procedures and physiotherapy interventions for the promotion and maintenance of health, recovery and prevention of diseases, both at the user and family level.
  • CP02 - Apply various therapeutic exercises, methodologies and physiotherapy treatment techniques to injuries and illnesses across various clinical specialties, providing comprehensive care to patients/users through multidisciplinary cooperation, process integration, and continuity of care, interpreting physician prescriptions, and making appropriate decisions in each case.
  • CP05 - Organize a specific physiotherapy treatment plan (Intervention Plan) according to the patient's health status, demonstrating an adequate capacity for execution, direction and coordination of said plan, using critical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and therapeutic tools specific to physiotherapy, all while taking into account the principle of the user's individuality as well as criteria of adequacy, validity, and efficiency.
  • HB01 - Integrate the different ethical, legal and professional aspects in the practice of physiotherapy, as well as the essential values ​​of human dignity, acting with discretion and respect for diversity and multiculturalism, taking into account the rights of the patient/user and family members.
  • HB02 - Contrast the clinical information necessary to systematically prepare and complete the complete physiotherapy clinical history, where all the steps followed from the reception of the patient/user to the physiotherapy discharge report are adequately and effectively recorded.
  • HB03 - Demonstrate the ability to develop autonomous work with an entrepreneurial spirit, which establishes the basis for the development of a quality physiotherapy intervention, as well as the ability to work in an interdisciplinary health team in a responsible manner, possibly in an international context, with effective communication. and motivating, all with an attitude of learning and improvement.
  • HB05 - Structure the different steps of the scientific method, developing the most optimal methodological skills for physiotherapy in scientific and clinical reasoning and critically analyzing the methods, protocols and treatments of Physiotherapy care so that they adapt to the evolution of scientific knowledge.
  • HB08 - Incorporate a physical therapy clinical practice based on scientific evidence.
  • HB10 - Apply the legal bases, the ethical and deontological code of physiotherapy, incorporating the ethical and legal principles of the profession into the professional culture and adjusting to the limits of their professional competence in health care.

Learning outcomes of the subject

  • MAT10 - 07. Prioritize the patient's adherence to the therapeutic intervention and their participation in the development of the objectives and recovery process.
  • MAT10 - 05. Define the theoretical bases of interactive technology and immersive environments, applied to health.

Syllabus

TOPIC 1. BIOMEDICAL DEVICES
TOPIC 2. THERAPY DEVICES
TOPIC 3. MEASUREMENT, MONITORING, AND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES
TOPIC 4. ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATION DEVICES

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person



40% → Midterm exam
20% → Group project
40% → Final exam

Evaluation period

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:
  • E1 26/05/2026 A16 12:00h
  • E1 26/05/2026 A14 12:00h
  • E2 08/07/2026 A14 12:00h