Module Code - Title:
PR4101
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CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY STATES
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module forms part of a series of Physiotherapy specific modules and considers patient scenarios where several physiological and anatomical systems of the body are not functioning normally, primarily as the result of chronic inflammatory processes. It includes the altered integration of these systems and the impact and consequences of these changes on a person. It is linked with the "Exercise and Physical Activity" module.
Due to clinical placements within the semester this module is offered over 10 teaching weeks. The total hours scheduled will be 80 (4hrs lectures, 3hrs labs and 1hr tutorials over 10 weeks)
Syllabus:
Aetiology, pathophysiology, management, psychosocial issues of chronic inflammatory diseases of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal systems. Issues associated with chronic conditions through the lifespan.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Apply a problem-solving approach to selected conditions to understand the features, pathology and impact on activity and function for the individual, their carers and the community.
Use clinical reasoning skills in the selection of appropriate evidence-based management strategies.
Describe the effects of disfunction of the normal integration of the neurohumeral system to maintain normal cardiovascular function, fluid and glucose homeostasis.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Demonstrate an awareness of the role and scope of practice of the physiotherapist and other members of the MDT in the management of each case.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Measure appropriate parameters to inform selection and effectiveness of treatment interventions.
Perform and teach interventions that facilitate return to optimal functional and activity.
Demonstrate selection, usage and health and safety considerations with prosthetics/splints/wheelchairs.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
This module will use an experiential based learning model that centres on patient case studies. Each case study will entail aspects of body structures and functions, activity limitations, participation restrictions, personal and environmental factors and the specific physiotherapy skills needed to manage these multi-systems cases. The module will be delivered through a mixture of small groups, lectures, and SDL and all of these approaches will be utilised in a blended learning style. Evidence based practice will be used throughout, together with exploration of the commonality between dysfunction of systems, principles of management and implications for person and family.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Dziedzic,K and Hammond, A. (2010)
Rheumatology: Evidence-Based Practice for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
, Elsevier Health Sciences
Finlayson, M. (2012)
Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation: From Impairment to Participation
, CRC press
Pryor J, and Prasad S (2008)
Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems
, Churchill Livingston
Other Relevant Texts:
Gleeson, M. Bishop, N. and Walsh, N. (2013)
Exercise Immunology
, Routledge
Adebajo, A. (2009)
ABC of Rheumatology.
, Bmj Books
Evans, J. (2012)
Cardiovascular system
, Mosby
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BSPHYSUFA - PHYSIOTHERAPY
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
norelee.kennedy@ul.ie