CODE 68390 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 CREDITS 1 cfu anno 3 TERAPIA DELLA NEURO E PSICOMOTRICITA' DELL'ETA' EVOL 9287 (L/SNT2) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ING-INF/05 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION III TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course Information processing systems aims to integrate with new "objective" and "quantitative" information the notions from other courses on subjects related to the science of human behavior, the pathophysiology of motor function and disability, with attention to some aspects of child development. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the course students will learn to use spreadsheets and know the tools for the search of scientific articles of international literature, for the analysis of myoelectric signals, posture, motor performance, brain activation. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES COURSE OBJECTIVES The teaching aims to: - provide the basic notions regarding the scientific method and instrumental evaluation, - provide the tools to integrate with new "objective" and "quantitative" information the notions coming from other courses on the disciplines concerning the sciences of human behavior, the physiopathology of motor functions and disability, with attention to the aspects related to development, - introduce new evaluation methodologies and techniques, with particular regard to the mechanisms involved in voluntary movement and locomotion, - allow the acquisition of the ability to observe and evaluate sensorimotor aspects in the developmental age, and to work in a multidisciplinary team for the setting of rehabilitation protocols and also to facilitate an early identification of development delays and/or disabilities. LEARNING OUTCOMES - to know the principles of the main methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of sensorimotor and cognitive disorders: electromyography, posturography, baropodometry, systems for motion analysis based on cameras, innovative tools for quantitative evaluation of movements, functional magnetic resonance imaging, functional near-infrared spectroscopy, tools for signal visualization and processing, - to know and use spreadsheets and tools for the search of scientific papers of international literature and for the analysis of signals related to myoelectric activity, posture, motor performance, and brain activation, - to perform a bibliographic research and compare the applicable methodologies, based on their experience and available scientific evidence, - to apply observational and evaluation methods, specifically for sensorimotor and cognitive functions, - to critically evaluate a rehabilitation protocol and the results obtained for the individual patient and in relation to groups of patients or healthy subjects. TEACHING METHODS Theoretical lessons and laboratory experiences, with the possibility of participating in simplified research studies with data collection, using the tools presented in class SYLLABUS/CONTENT The course will address methodologies and evaluation techniques, with emphasis on the mechanisms involved in the voluntary movement and in locomotion. Specifically, the following topics will be covered: electromyography, posturography, baropodometry, kinematic motion capture analysis systems, innovative tools for quantitative assessment of motor performance, functional magnetic resonance imaging for the study of motor and cognitive functions (with examples of experimental protocols for the study of the functions of language also in association with development), functional near-infrared spectroscopy for the study of cortical activation during cognitive tests or movements, instruments for scientific research, tools for signal display and processing. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Slides shown during the lectures and other material, including research articles TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD LAURA BONZANO Ricevimento: The teacher receives by appointment, taken with a request by e-mail: laura.bonzano@unige.it Exam Board EUGENIA DUFOUR (President) CARLO AMORETTI BENEDETTA BESTOSO LAURA BONZANO MARTA VISCONTI AMBRA ZUFFI DONATELLA COLINA (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course) LESSONS LESSONS START III year, I semester Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Written test (16 multiple choice questions to be solved in 16 minutes) ASSESSMENT METHODS The written exam (multiple choice quiz) will focus on the topics covered during the lessons and will aim to evaluate not only the achievement of an adequate level of basic knowledge, but also the acquisition of the ability to critically analyze the questions that will be asked. The knowledge of the basic principles, applications and possible problems of the technologies presented during the lessons will be evaluated. The following elements will contribute to the final graduation mark (out of 30, cum laude): . knowledge of the physiological and operating principles, using the appropriate terminology, related to the methodology and instrumentation for the analysis of the myoelectric signal, postural control, motor performance, and brain activation - knowledge of the main tools for searching scientific articles in international literature and spreadsheets. FURTHER INFORMATION In case of certification of specific learning difficulties (SLD), disability or other special educational needs, please contact both the Department contact person, Prof. Nicola Girtler, and the lecturer at the beginning of the lectures to agree on teaching and exam methods which, in compliance of the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory/dispensatory tools recognized by the University Office of Students with Disabilities and SLD
