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This course aims to situate and guide the student in relation to the conceptual bases of Physiotherapy with scientific and professional discipline within the health sciences. The development of content and learning activities undertaken through the course of the subject will contribute to the knowledge of the historical evolution of Physiotherapy in the academic and professional aspect of the student. Likewise, the course will provide knowledge with theoretical bases related to the Physiotherapy profession such as professional skills and fields of professional intervention, knowledge of the care process in Physiotherapy relating to diagnosis in Physiotherapy, and elaboration of the medical history in Physiotherapy.
The course represents the theoretical conceptual framework to guide students in the process of developing more specific skills that will be acquired throughout their studies on more specific subjects in Physiotherapy in the undergraduate degree.
Pre-course requirements
No prerequisites have been determined for this subject.
Objectives
This course has the following objectives:
Know the history of physiotherapy as an academic and professional discipline.
Know the professional skills of the physiotherapist and the fields of professional performance.
Know the process of care in Physiotherapy.
Know the diagnostic process in Physiotherapy and the internationally validated elements of assessment.
Know the structure of clinical history in Physiotherapy as well as the legal constraints when handling confidential patient/user data.
Know how to prepare a Physiotherapeutic clinical report.
Competencies
14 - Demonstrate initiative and an entrepreneurial spirit.
15 - Demonstrate a concern for quality.
37.1 - Use discretion, use available information appropriately and respect patient dignity and confidentiality
37.2 - Commitment to ethical conduct
37.4 - Adhere to professional competencies and standards in health care
41 - Knowledge of the theoretical basis of physiotherapy as a science and profession, and of physiotherapy models of treatment..
46 - Ability to systematically take a complete physiotherapy clinical history that appropriately and efficiently reports all steps taken from the patient's admission to his/her discharge.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course students will achieve the following learning outcomes:
Understand the theoretical basis of physiotherapy as a science and profession.
Understanding the models of intervention in Physiotherapy.
Understand the theoretical basis of the assessment techniques in Physical Therapy.
Recognize the different internationally recognized methods and evaluation techniques in Physiotherapy.
Show initiative and motivation in learning the usefulness and effectiveness in relation to scientific tests and functional assessments used in Physiotherapy.
Develop medical records in Physiotherapy.
Know the professional skills of the Physiotherapist.
Understand the importance of confidentiality in handling medical records regarding ethical and deontological aspects.
Syllabus
Chapter 1Conceptual basis of Physiotherapy 1.1 Concepts of Physiotherapy 1.2 Professional skills and functions of the physiotherapist 1.3 Deontological Code in Physiotherapy
Chapter 2Physiotherapy historical references 2.1 Main Historical references 2.2 Institutionalization process of Physiotherapy in Spain
Chapter 3Institutional organization of Physiotherapy 3.1 University centers in Spain 3.2 Regional professional associations and The General Council of Professional Associations of Spain 3.3 National Associations and international representatives of Physiotherapy
Chapter 4Fields of action in Physiotherapy and specialties 4.1 Fields of action 4.2 Care Specialties 4.3 New Fields of Action
Chapter 5Professional and scientific dimension of Physiotherapy 5.1 Physiotherapy as a scientific discipline 5.2 The cientific method 5.3 Evidence-based medicine and Physiotherapy 5.4 Bibliographic search
Chapter 6Attention Process in Physiotherapy 6.1 Diagnosis in Physiotherapy 6.2 Physiotherapy Intervention Method 6.3 Evaluation of results (Exemple: Constant-Murley score 6.4 International Classifications (CIE/CIF)
Chapter 7Clinical documentation in Physiotherapy 7.1 Clinical history of Physiotherapy 7.2 Informed consent 7.3 Reports in Physiotherapy
Teaching and learning activities
Evaluation systems and criteria
Bibliography and resources
Basic Bibliography (may be consulted in the Library of the Faculty)
Gallego T.Bases Teóricas y Fundamentos de Fisioterapia. Ed Panamericana.Madrid.2007
Enciclopedia Médico-Quirúrgica.Kinesiterapia y Medicina Física (Tomo 1)
Clasificación Internacional de las deficiencias,discapacidades y minusvalías: E-26-006-B-10
Gestión de la Calidad y Evaluación en Kinesiterapia: E-26-006-C-10
Clasificación de Minusvalias: E-26-006-A-10
Hª de la Rehabilitación: E-26-005-A-10
Evaluation period
E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session: