OVERVIEW

The module VALUTAZIONE DEL PAZIENTE ORTOPEDICO SECONDO CRITERI ICF aims to develop the knowledge of the healing process in patients with deseases of the musculoskeletal system, to set a proper physiotherapy treatment program based on biological and environmental factors.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the student will be able to acquire the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills necessary to make a proper assessment and set a specific program of physiotherapy treatment in patients suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The patient is a composite of physical, mental, social, environmental, and personal factors. The framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a comprehensive model for investigating the influential factors of healing process within a biopsychosocial perspective. The goal is to be able to plan rehabilitation interventions and evidence-based strategies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to acquire the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills necessary to make a proper assessment and set a specific program of physiotherapy treatment, considering the patients with pain and disability .

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures and role playing (8 hours).

The Students/Teachers percentage report allows a direct comparison and an use of collaborative methodology, discussion about rehabilitation and working groups.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Designing rehabilitation interventions and evidence-based strategies: from Guidelines to the implementation of diagnostic and therapeutic care (PDTA) protocols

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The slides used during lessons and other educational documents (such as tutorials, electronic documents) will be provided by teachers; teachers can also suggest books, articles and scientific journals.

In general, the notes taken during lessons and the material provided by teachers are sufficient for the preparation of the exam.

It's suggested as a text book to support:

- Ferrari S, Pillastrini P, Testa M, Vanti C. “La riabilitazione postchirurgica del paziente ortopedico - Sezione I Principi  Generali”  Elsevier 2010

- http://www.who.int/classifications/icf/training/icfbeginnersguide.pdf

Also other academic books (published in the last 5 years) can be suitable.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

VALERIA BANAUDI

ANDREA CESARI

GIOVANNI ANTONIO CHECCHIA

GIACOMINA DANERI

ALBERTO EMINENTE

FRANCESCA FARINA

EMILIO FISCHER

ANTONELLA FOCACCI

NADIA FOLEGANI

DANIELA GARAVENTA

CLAUDIA GIORGINI

VITO GIUDICE

LEONARDO INCERTI VECCHI

CINZIA LAURA

SILVANA MAZZARO

MARCO MEZZASALMA

LUIGI MOLFETTA

PATRIZIA MONTEFORTE

SABRINA PAOLINO

ALBERTO PIACENZA

AURORA PRATESI

DANIELA RASO

GIANLUCA RISSO

ALESSANDRO ROBUTTI

GIORGIO ZANASI

CARLA BUFFA (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Lessons: from october to december

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral interview; the oral examination will be mainly directed to ensure a proper understanding of the theory discussed in the course.

Available 7 examination date.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

At the end of the course Students must demonstrate the learning and reflection associated with the attendance at the lessons.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Office hours for students on e-mail appointment

Mezzasalma Marco ma_mezza@virgilio.it 

Folegani Nadia Fkt.ch@asl4.liguria.it

Buffa Carla carla.buffa@asl5.liguria.it

Piacenza Alberto alberto.piacenza@gmail.com

Mazzaro Silvana s.mazzaro@live.it

Pre-requisites: some knowledge on fundamentals of Anatomy and Pathology

The exam can be supported if the student passed all the 1st year examinations.

The exam is preliminary to the Tirocinio II (2nd year internship exam)