Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical classes: Lectures on clinical conditions, occupational dysfunction in occupational therapy, and the theoretical component of assessment methodologies. Analysis and discussion of concepts inherent to the occupational therapy process.
Theoretical-practical classes: Simulated practice and role-play, under the guidance of the teacher, with the performance of the assessment tests taught combined with discussion of the theoretical content taught. Use of design thinking methodologies in case studies.
Students who obtain a minimum grade of 10 (ten), rounded up, will be considered to have passed this course unit.Continuous assessmen
Class participation (25%) + Group work (50%) + critical Individual report (25%)
Final assessmentRegular/resit/special exam period: written test (50%) and individual work (50%In accordance with the Academic Regulations for the 1st Cycle of Studies of the School of Health Technology of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, available for consultation at https://www. estesc.ipc.pt/wpcontent/uploads/2023/07/Regulamento-Academico-1o-Ciclo_ESTeSC_-Homologado_signed_20230720.pdf
Learning Results
Analyse and understand the impact of physical dysfunction on involvement in occupations, health and wellbeing;
Know and understand the methods and demonstrate the ability to assess body functions: global and specific mental, sensory and pain, and neuromusculoskeletal and related to movement, activities and participation, and environmental factors.
Record, interpret and relate the results of the assessment carried out in the area of occupational therapy in the context of physical rehabilitation.
Understand the importance of assessment in performance analysis;
Apply, execute and interpret the assessment methodologies used by occupational therapy in physical rehabilitation
Analyse and critique the assessment methodologies used by occupational therapy in physical rehabilitation based on scientific evidence.
Demonstrate occupational therapy reasoning in the area of physical rehabilitation.
Program
Methodologies for assessing bodily functions in occupational therapy in physical rehabilitation: global and specific mental functions, sensory and pain functions, and neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions; environmental factors; occupational performance and occupational participation.
Methodologies for assessing contexts, occupations, roles, and lifestyles in physical rehabilitation according to different contexts of practice.
Protocols for assessment, recording, and interpretation of results, application in the design of the intervention plan.
Information recording and management systems and applicability of the ICF.
Case studies and narratives
Assessment methodologies according to evidence-based practice
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Hamill, J., Knutzen, K. M., & Derrick, T. R. (2016). Bases biomecânicas do movimento humano (4ª ed.). Manole
Hislop, H., & Montgomery, J. (2008). Provas de função muscular: Técnicas de exame manual (8ª ed.). Lusodidacta
Marques, A. P. (2014). Manual de goniometria (3ª ed.). Editora Manole Saúde
Reese, N. B. (2012). Teste muscular e sensorial (3ª ed.). Elsevier
Dellon, A. L. (2000). Somatosensory Testing and Rehabilitation. American Occupational Therapy Association.
Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant E-Book. (2021). Estados Unidos: Mosby.