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Syllabus Physical rehabilitation : introduction to assessment and intervention in occupational therapy - 99728
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Last update 11-09-2024
HU Credits: 2

Degree/Cycle: 1st degree (Bachelor)

Responsible Department: Occupational Therapy

Semester: 2nd Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: Mt. Scopus

Course/Module Coordinator: Idit Chemla

Coordinator Email: idit.blau@mail.huji.ac.il

Coordinator Office Hours: contact teacher for appointment

Teaching Staff:
Dr. Laura Rosenberg,
Ms. idit Chemla

Course/Module description:
In this course, students will be introduced to models, assessment tools and basic principles of intervention for physical and geriatric rehabilitation.

Course/Module aims:
1. Provide students with knowledge of assessment and intervention for individuals with physical limitations.
2. Provide students with basic knowledge of central intervention approaches in the field of physical and geriatric rehabilitation.
3. Introduction to basic principles of intervention for individuals with a number of physical disabilities, with reference to the adaptation of the environment and in the bio-psycho-social context.
4. Theoretical and practical knowledge on patient handling and transfers, and their impact on the client and caregiver
5. Introduction to assistive technology for patient handling and transfers

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. To identify the unique challenges for individuals with physical limitations
2. To use standardised assessment tools for assessing motor skills and other major person factors in relevant in the field of physical and geriatric rehabilitation.
3.To adapt assistive equipment for various ADLs.
4. To analyse and grade treatment activities according to the needs of the individual with physical limitations.
5.To tailor a therapeutic exercise to the needs of the individual.
6. To recommend transfer methods according to client and caregiver's abilities including assistive technology

Attendance requirements(%):
100%

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Frontal lectures, practical exercises in the laboratory, group discussions, experience in using assessment tools, workshops on transfers, learning tour.

Course/Module Content:
• Rehabilitation of a person with a physical disability
• Intervention frameworks in physical occupational therapy.
* Transfers and patient handling
• Assessment of performance skills, body functions and environments.
• Approaches in occupational therapy in the physical field.

Required Reading:
Dirette, D. (2021). Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. Available from: VitalSource Bookshelf, (8th Edition). Wolters Kluwer Health

Additional Reading Material:
וועדת המתע"מ המחודש (2016). מסגרת העשייה המקצועית בריפוי בעיסוק בישראל – מרחב ותהליך. תל אביב: הוצאת העמותה הישראלית לריפוי בעיסוק.

Darragh, A.R., Shiyko, M. Margulis, H. & Campo M. (2014). Patient handling and mobility program on patient self-care outcomes. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68, 589-596.

Dirette, D. (2021). Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. Available from: VitalSource Bookshelf, (8th Edition). Wolters Kluwer Health

Fabrizio, A. & Rafols, J. (2014). Optimizing Abilities and Capacities: Range of Motion, Strength, and Endurance. In M.V. Radomski, & C.A. Trombly (Eds.), Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction (pp.590 –613). (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Flinn, N. A. (2014). Learning. In M. V. Radomski, & C.A. Trombly (Eds.), Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction (chapter 13 pp.394-). (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Focht, D. (2008). Lifting Analysis. In Jacobs, K. (Ed). Ergonomics for therapists (3rd ed). Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston, MA.

Odebiyi, D. O., & Okafor, U. A. C. (2023). Musculoskeletal disorders, workplace ergonomics and injury prevention. In Ergonomics-new insights. IntechOpen.

‏ Pendleton, H. M., & Schultz-Krohn, W. (2013). Pedretti's occupational therapy: practice skills for physical dysfunction. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Radomski, M.V., & Trombly Latham, C.A. (Eds.). (2014). Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. (7thed.). Philadelphia, PA Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkens

Shell, B. Gleen, G. (2019). Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy. (13th ed). United States: Wolters Kluwer Health

Tang, K., Diaz, J., Lui, O., Proulx, L., Galle, E., & Packham, T. (2020). Do active assist transfer devices improve transfer safety for patients and caregivers in hospital and community settings? A scoping review. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 15(6), 614-624.



Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Referat 80 %
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 10 %
Presentation / Poster Presentation / Lecture 10 %

Additional information:
Pass mark is 70%
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
For further information, please visit the site of the Dean of Students Office.
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