Elective I: Advanced Topics in Neurology

Scholar Year: 2022/2023

Courses

Head Teacher Responsability Ana Isabel Alves Silva de Almeida Head Carla Mendes Pereira Colaborador Teresa Paula Cardoso Ribeiro da Costa Mimoso Gestor de Ano

Weekly workload Hours/week T TP P PL TC S E EL OT TPL O OT/PL Type of classes ,93 1 Lectures Type Teacher Classes Hours Theoretical Totals 1 0,93 Ana Almeida   0,66 Carla Mendes Pereira   0,26 Theoretical-practical Totals 1 1,00 Ana Almeida   1,00

Teaching language

Portuguese

Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)

This option aims to promote the understanding of the factors associated with the management of complex neurological conditions, aiming the development of advanced skills to:
• understand the factors associated with the management of complex neurological conditions,
• develop advanced skills for assessment and intervention of Physiotherapy in the acute / subacute and chronic phases.
• demonstrate the ability to use appropriate communication strategies in the management of complex neurological conditions and in the management of information to patients / family / caregivers
• demonstrate the ability to promote empowerment and an active participation in decision making.

Syllabus

- Clinical reasoning applied to neurological conditions;
- Collection and selection of subjective and objective information about patients with complex neurological conditions, as well as other instruments / technological resources used in the assessment of neurological conditions;
- Physiotherapy intervention strategies for people with complex neurological conditions / specific problems.
- Physiotherapy intervention objectives and strategies in the acute / subacute and chronic phases according to selected neurological conditions / cases.
- Promotion of self-management of chronic disease.

Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the UC intended learning outcomes

The syllabus contents are consistent with the defined learning outcomes, involving two components, one of knowledge and respective understanding - theoretical perspective of the concepts - and the second centered on the development of clinical and practical skills, that is, the development of skills in the use of a diverse set of intervention strategies with patients with acute and subacute neurological conditions.

Teaching methodologies

The teaching / learning strategies used have as main objective to create learning opportunities that allow the adequate understanding and integration of theoretical concepts and interconnection with the respective practical application. Theoretical contact classes are centered on knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles associated with models of reasoning and intervention through the expository method, complemented with group discussion. Theoretical-practical classes are focused on the acquisition of technical skills related to assessment and intervention in complex neurological conditions / specific problems. Videos, real scenarios and learning from users in a clinical context are used.

Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's intended learning outcomes

The learning methodologies involve two components: a theoretical one with expository classes, from which it is intended that the student develops knowledge and understanding about the identified syllabus. On the other hand, simulated practice classes are also held, working on the technical and clinical skills appropriate to intervention in users with acute and subacute neurological conditions.

Assessment methodologies and evidences

For approval in the unit, the student must successfully complete (with a grade > 9,5/20) the following activities:
- written individual examination (50%)
- practical individual assessment (50%)

In the exam the student perform both activities.

Attendance system

The student must not exceed in 20% the faults in practical classes.

Bibliografia

- Kandel, E., Schwartz, J. & Jessell, T. (2000) Principles of neural Science. 4th Edition. McGraw-Hill.
- Laury Lundy-Elkman (2000). Neurociência-fundamentos para a reabilitação. Edição Guanabara Koogan. 

- Harvey, L. (2008). Management of Spinal Cord Injuries, a guide for physiotherapists. Churchill Livingstone. Elsevier.
- Shumway-Cook, A. & Woollacott, M. (2001). Motor Control: Theory and Practical Applications. Second Edition. USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.