Study Guide

Objectives

The aim of the course is to gain practical experience in physiotherapy.

Students

• take into account and respect the life-experience of elderly people in physiotherapy
• know how to make conclusions based on physiotherapeutic examination
• can acquire and utilize evidence based knowledge in supporting the functional ability of the elderly
• can develop physiotherapy services for the needs of elderly people in their own environment
• are responsible of their professional work and its consequences
• can create personal contacts and operate in networks
• can carry out research and development projects by applying information and methods in the cooperational situations.
• is familiar with the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) model from the perspective of an older person,
• knows how to define a physiotherapeutic diagnosis from the perspective of an older person.

Content

• physiotherapy sevices for the elderly
• human's life experiences
• holistic, bio-phycho-social approach

Prerequisites

In order to attend the module, the student has to have passed all the previous practical examinations.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:

A passed mark is the result when the student:

• is able to apply what they have learnt to the current situation
• can justify their activities
• gives and receives feedback actively and constructively
• reviews and evaluates issues from the perspective of the client / group / work community
• is able to act in a responsible manner and with the attention to others

A failed mark is the result when:

• the student presents insufficient and flawed information
• the use of information is limited and the critical hold is missing
• there is little change in activity despite feedback
• the student is poorly prepared for situations or unable to justify their actions
• the tasks given are incomplete or inadequate
• the student is not spontaneous, interested in work or motivation is low
• the student lacks in co-operation skills
• self-assessess their activities superficially
• it is difficult for the student to receive feedback
• endangers patient safety
• the student presents actions with unethical features
• the student behaves inappropriately
• does not comply with duty of secrecy