Rehabilitation and Long Term Conditions
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MGEM3006 | Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MGEM3006
- School
- Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module considers current knowledge, research evidence and understanding of rehabilitation and its application in the management of long term neurological conditions (LTCs).
The module will focus on:
Medical and social models of disability
Methods of assessment and their key advantages/disadvantages
Physical, social, psychological and emotional implications of long term neurological conditions for the individual, the family and society
Target Students
Students on Part II of the BSc in Medical Physiology and Therapeutics. There are a limited number of places on this module.
Classes
The module will be delivered through a variety of methods: • A series of seminars • Practical workshops • Guided discusion of clinical scenarios • Independent study and analysis of alternative theoretical perspectives • Critical appraisal of relevant research
Assessment
- 80% Coursework 1: A critical appraisal of rehabilitation interventions for a selected neurological condition. 2,000 words (+/- 10%) (excluding references and appendices)
- 20% Presentation 1: Individual Oral Presentation and questions (10 mins) on management or service delivery
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The primary aim of this module is to further the students' knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation and the services availablefor patients with long term neurological conditions. The specific aims are:Learning Outcomes
Medical and social models of disability
Rehabilitation, primary and secondary care services available for people with long term neurological conditions
Critically appraise the scope, evidence base, theoretical rationale and limitations of alternative rehabilitation interventions for people with a long term neurological condition
Extend their knowledge of aspects of neuroscience through private study, group discussion, personal reflection, and preparation for end of module assessments
Critically discuss scientific literature/national policies/clinical guidelines
Develop oral skills further through individual presentations and group activities
Develop skills in academic writing through completion of written courseworkCritical analysis and evaluation through discussion and debate
Students who complete this module successfully will be able to use effective time-management strategies to study within the constraints of competing demands
Conveners
- Dr Lorraine Lea Pinnington