Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
The Physiotherapy Management of the Complex Patient module builds on content introduced in Years 1 & 2 of the MSci Physiotherapy programme and enables the student to assess and manage complex musculoskeletal, cardiovascular respiratory and neurological conditions and mulitfaceted presentations. Students will have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required to clinically reason and manage specialist populations and co-morbities via production of a problem list that is patient centred.The module aims to prepare the student to work in diverse healthcare settings whilst also developing transferable skills (such as advanced communication, clinical reasoning, prioritisation) that can be applied in a variety of healthcare settings and specialities.
Aims
This module aims to develop and advance the student underpinning theory, knowledge and skills and to enable the student to clinically reason, effectively managing individuals with complex rehabilitation needs while advancing student clinical decision making skills.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/pty-30060/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
synthesise and apply underpinning knowledge in the management of complex cases: 1critically discuss and rationalise safe and effective adaptation of physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and handling skills within the context of a complex patient scenario: 1analyse and synthesise assessment findings, including differential diagnosis to formulate a clinically reasoned problem list: 1propose and justify an effective management strategy in a complex patient scenario utilising evidenced based practice and current clinical guidelines: 1promote patient function, activity and participation in complex cases: 1
108 active learning hours to include ~28 hours lectures, ~ 3 hours formative assessment, ~ 36 hours workshops, seminars, ~ 3 hours tutorials ~ 14 hours practicals~2 hours of assessment preparation classes ~22 hours of guided independent study.42 hours of independent study
Description of Module Assessment
1: Exam weighted 100%60 minute Oral exam