Methodology Assessment in Ergotherapy (REK_289)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop students' basic skills to choose information method of occupational therapy practice as well as the ability of information gathering methods / measurement choice of occupational therapy in the process and make the patient / client assessment using the following measurements: Canadian occupational performance measure, Volitional questionnaire, Bartel Index, using clinical reasoning during occupational therapy process.
Prerequisites
Knowledge about human being and his performance areas, environment and development of society, health, ICF and basic terms in occupational therapy.
Learning outcomes
As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course the student acquires basic knowledge about the assessment process in occupational therapy, measurements (Canadian activity performance measurement, Activity questionnaire, Bartel index, Will questionnaire) and their suitability, observation and interviewing in occupational therapy, evidence-based practice in occupational therapy.
As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course the student will be able to observe and interview, as well as acquire skills to use measurements (Canadian activity measurement, Activity questionnaire, Bartel index, Will questionnaire), as well as increase skills in searching for evidence on clinical issues in various sources. Apply clinical thinking skills in the assessment process and build therapeutic relationships.
As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course, students will be able to practically use the acquired basic knowledge and basic skills:
conducting interviews and observation in occupational therapy;
to assess the performance of a person's activities using the Canadian activity performance measurement;
to analyze the achievements in accordance with the steps of the evaluation process and to make decisions during occupational therapy.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy, RFE | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Zoja Osipova, Krista Zalcmane, Madara Blumberga, Anda Beķere, Ieva Jēkabsone |
