Rehabilitation Science
| Module title | Rehabilitation Science |
|---|---|
| Module code | CSC4021 |
| Academic year | 2020/1 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Professor Sarah Dean (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 24 |
|---|
Module description
Rehabilitation is the process by which someone with a disability, injury or illness is ‘helped to acquire knowledge and skills in order to maximise physical, psychological and social function’ (Barnes & Ward, 2000). The module will focus on modern rehabilitation practice which emphasises a client or patient centred approach and recognises the importance of involving family, relatives, caregivers and friends.
The module is delivered by experts such as Dr Vicki Goodwin and Prof.Rod Taylor from the discipline of rehabilitation who conduct research in a variety of clinical contexts and patient groups, from those with acute sports injuries through to the management of long term conditions. The module is part of the Sports and Exercise Medical Sciences pathway and also optional for Medical Sciences, those on intercalated programme, Sport and Health Sciences, Psychology, Biosciences and Human Sciences.
Module aims - intentions of the module
You will be introduced to five core themes of modern clinical rehabilitation practice: the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a rehabilitation framework; interprofessional rehabilitation team working; rehabilitation processes (such as goal setting); rehabilitation outcome measurement; and person-centred rehabilitation. Students will study how these themes can be applied across a number of different health conditions and contexts. By critically evaluating how rehabilitation processes and practices operate to maximise a person’s functional ability and minimise their disability students will develop an integrated way of thinking about the management of disability, health and wellbeing in the modern healthcare environment.
Some of the key graduate attributes that students will develop by completing this module are:
1) Critical thinking skills and ability to critically appraise rehabilitation research evidence
2) Research dissemination and knowledge transfer skills
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate an integrated understanding of rehabilitation as applied to medicine and healthcare.
- 2. Review key rehabilitation theory, processes and outcomes.
- 3. Discuss the application of rehabilitation principles to the management of specific long term conditions
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Critically evaluate the management of disability, health and wellbeing using a rehabilitation perspective
- 5. Critically appraise scientific research papers in clinical rehabilitation.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Study autonomously, manage private study, soliciting and using feedback.
- 7. Demonstrate professional competence in verbal and written communication using scientific and plain English summaries
- 8. Interact effectively with others and contribute to scientific discussions.
Syllabus plan
The syllabus is based on Dean et al 2012 and whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows.
Lectures will cover:
Defining rehabilitation and what we mean by rehabilitation in health care settings
Rehabilitation models and frameworks including the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) (The World Health Organisation model).
Interprofessional and team working in rehabilitation
Rehabilitation processes including assessment; goal setting; designing, evaluating and implementing complex interventions; adherence to exercise based rehabilitation
Outcome Measurement in Rehabilitation including psychometrics and patient reported outcome measures (PROMS)
Person-centred rehabilitation including the lived experience of acquired disability and rehabilitation as a personal journey
Seminar / Practical Sessions will cover:
Using the ICF in the rehabilitation cycle
Measuring function and participation
Team building exercises
Goal setting
Measuring adherence and patient outcomes
Using the ICF to map interprofessional working
Meeting the people at the centre of rehabilitation research & practice
Advanced critical appraisal of published rehabilitation research
Throughout the module reference will be made to specific clinical conditions or patient populations including current rehabilitation research being conducted at the University of Exeter; for examples: exercise referral schemes, cardiovascular rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation and pelvic floor muscle training.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 120 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 30 | 15 x 1 hour lecture / interactive talk; 15 x 1 hour seminar / practical session. interactive workshop. These may be face-to-face or live remote delivery. |
| Guided Independent Study | 60 | Preparation for scheduled activities. These will be notified by email with remote access support (email) & resources (ELE). |
| Guided Independent Study | 60 | Assessment preparation |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice explaining rehabilitation topic / patient group for presentation and discussing proposed content | 30 minutes total per student across module delivery period / sessions. | 1-6 | Verbal feedback in sessions; email feedback to queries throughout module (shared with group) |
| Scientific abstract of presentation | 300 words | 1-6 | Email feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 0 | 70 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abstract of presentation as a plain English summary | 30 | 300 words | 1-6 | Written (tutor) |
| E.Poster. With oral presentation and discussion OR script of presentation with resource sheet & key learning statements. | 70 | 10 minute presentation and 15 minute discussion | 1-8 | Written (tutor) |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abstract of presentation (30%) | Abstract of presentation (300 words) | 1-6 | Ref/Def |
| E.Poster. With oral presentation and discussion OR script of presentation with resource sheet & key learning statements. (70%) | Oral presentation and discussion | 1-8 | Ref/Def |
Re-assessment notes
Please refer to the TQA section on Referral/Deferral: http://as.exeter.ac.uk/academic-policy-standards/tqa-manual/aph/consequenceoffailure/
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading: Dean, S.G., Siegert, R.J., Taylor, W.J. (eds) (2012) Interprofessional Rehabilitation a person-centred approach. Chichester, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.
Students will be expected to read and critically appraise landmark and original papers in journals such as The New England, Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, British Medical Journal and relevant specialist journals such as Archives Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Psychology, Disability & Rehabilitation.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Web based and electronic resources will be available
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 03/08/2015 |
| Last revision date | 15/06/2020 |
