Physiotherapy in Oncology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:2.00

Study Course Accepted:17.04.2024 08:36:40

Study Course Information
Course Code:		REK_291		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		1.33		ECTS:		2.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Health Care		Target Audience:		Rehabilitation
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Dace Stirāne
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		1	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		2
Classes (count)		5	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		20
Total Contact Hours								22
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		1	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		2
Classes (count)		5	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		20
Total Contact Hours								22
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, basics of physiotherapy, functional assessment in physiotherapy.
Objective:
To provide theoretical knowledge about the possibilities of physiotherapy for persons with oncological diseases. To develop clinical reasoning abilities and rehabilitation problem solving skills in the context of physiotherapy for patients with oncological diseases.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Persons with oncological diseases in the practice of a physiotherapist - the most common functional disabilities and treatment options.			Lectures		1.00	METC
2	Physiotherapy for persons with oncological diseases to manage cancer related musculoskeletal problems. Analysis of clinical cases.			Classes		1.00	other
3	Cardiotoxicity and physical activity recommendations for persons with oncological disease. Analysis of clinical cases.			Classes		1.00	other
4	Physiotherapy approach to treat cancer related psychoemotional and cognitive problems. Analysis of clinical cases.			Classes		1.00	other
5	Physiotherapy for reducing cancer related and cancer therapy related fatigue. Analysis of clinical cases.			Classes		1.00	other
6	Physiotherapy for persons with lymphoedema caused by oncological disease. Analysis of clinical cases.			Classes		1.00	other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Persons with oncological diseases in the practice of a physiotherapist - the most common functional disabilities and treatment options.			Lectures		1.00	METC
2	Physiotherapy for persons with oncological diseases to manage cancer related musculoskeletal problems. Analysis of clinical cases.			Classes		1.00	other
3	Cardiotoxicity and physical activity recommendations for persons with oncological disease. Analysis of clinical cases.			Classes		1.00	other
4	Physiotherapy approach to treat cancer related psychoemotional and cognitive problems. Analysis of clinical cases.			Classes		1.00	other
5	Physiotherapy for reducing cancer related and cancer therapy related fatigue. Analysis of clinical cases.			Classes		1.00	other
6	Physiotherapy for persons with lymphoedema caused by oncological disease. Analysis of clinical cases.			Classes		1.00	other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
- Analyzing of scientific evidence and translating it into the context of a specific clinical task. - Acquaintance with clinical guidelines in the rehabilitation of oncological patients. - Solving situation tasks (analysis (clinical reasoning and decision-making process, integration of the latest findings, application of the IFC concept in analysis, long-term service planning, ability to adapt the plan to the patient's changing needs). In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
Theoretical test (40%); clinical case presentation (40%); active participation in practical lessons (20%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		As a result of study course, student will gain knowledge about the advantages, limitations and effectiveness of assessment of functional disorders and physiotherapeutic treatment for patients functional limitations caused by oncological disease.
Skills:		As a result of sudy course, student will be able: - to analyze clinical cases of patients with oncological diseases and functional limitations caused by them, using the basic principles of ICF; - to integrate knowledge and scientific evidence in the process of clinical reasoning and decision-making for patients with functional limitations caused by oncological diseases; - recognize and analyze contextual factors, their impact, and integrates findings into the decision-making process; - to plans physiotherapy services in cases of functional limitations caused by oncological disease, in order to achieve therapy goals and adapt to the patient's needs.
Competencies:		As a result of studying the course, student is able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in the process of clinical reasoning and decision-making in providing physiotherapy for patients with oncological diseases and functional disorders caused by them. Student plans and implements physiotherapeutic treatment for patients with oncological diseases.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Devita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's cancer principles and practice of oncology. (2020). byVincent T. DeVita (Editor), Theodore S. Lawrence (Editor), Steven A. Rosenberg (Editor), Samuel Hellman. eBook, Wolters Kluwer
2	E-studiju materiāli
Additional Reading
1	Susan Newton, Magaret Hickey, Joyce Marrs. (2009). Mosby’s oncology nursing advisor: a comprehensive guide to practice. St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier
2	Judith A. Paice (Eds.) (2010). Cancer pain : from molecules to suffering. Seatle : IASP Press
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