Module Title
Physiotherapy Practice 2
Keywords
Physiotherapy practice, critical evaluation, team work, patient management, holistic approach, settings |
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Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of all level 1, level 2 and level 3 modules of the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to undertake a critical evaluation of patient management, further develop a holistic approach and evaluate alternative management strategies.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically analyse and evaluate literature on a selected topic relevant to professional practice.
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Justify the criteria for the selection and application of physiotherapeutic practice in relation to patient care.
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Identify and appraise selected alternative physiotherapy management strategies.
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Apply selected alternative physiotherapy techniques to patient management.
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Discuss issues relating to role development within the multi-disciplinary team in a holistic approach to patient care.
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Indicative Module Content
Case studies will require application of physiotherapy skills in assessment, goal setting and management. Relevant literature will be used to critically evaluate the evidence base and clinical effectiveness. Investigation of alternative management strategies with teaching of selected techniques.
Approach and role of the team and the importance of goal setting will also be considered. Students will discuss and evaluate issues surrounding equity, diversity and ethnicity in the clinical context.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Keynote lectures
| 5 | Student led seminars
| 20 | Workshops
| 15 | Practical classes
| 30 |
Directed Study
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| 30 | Preparation
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Private Study
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| 130 |
| Mode of Delivery
The major style of delivery will be through student-centred activity which will include key note presentations/ lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and practicals.
Directed student activities and presentations will be used.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4,5
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Coursework assessment consists of a seminar paper and oral presentation, which assess Learning Outcomes 1,2,3 and 5.
In addition, Learning Outcome 4 will be assessed by a portfolio of practical assessments. This must be passed in order to achieve a pass in the module.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CARR, J. & SHEPHERD, R., 1998. Neurological rehabilitation. Butterworth Heinemann.
| | 2. | JONES, M. & MOFFATT, F., 2002. Cardio-pulmonary physiotherapy. B10S.
| | 3. | SHUMWAY-COOK & WOOLLACOTT, M., eds., 2000. Motor control theory and practical applications. 2nd ed. Williams & Wilkins.
| | 4. | The bibliography for this module will vary because of the advanced nature of this unit of study and the need to respond to current works.
| | 5. | Students will be expected to consult a range of appropriate referred publications and the Internet.
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Additional Notes
The assessment of this module will be identified in part as a final examination in relation to the requirements of the Professions Supplementary to Medicine Act (1960).
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