Module Code - Title:

PR6008 - CARDIO-VASCULAR PHYSIOTHERAPY

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

4

Lab

4

Tutorial

2

Other

0

Private

0

Credits

6

Grading Type:

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

This module integrates and applies relevant anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the cardio-respiratory system to the management of people with selected cardiac problems. Students will apply this information to the physiotherapeutic management of people through a case-based approach. The total hours scheduled will be 72 (based on 5hrs lectures and 1hr tutorial over 12 weeks)

Syllabus:

Anatomy and physiology of the cardio-vascular system. Aetiology, clinical features and pathophysiology of common cardiological and vascular disorders; assessment and medical and surgical management of patients with cardiological and vascular problems, interpretation of clinical investigations; management of critically ill patients on intensive care unit; Primary and secondary prevention cardiac and vascular disease.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

- Analyse and relate the clinical features of selected cardiac and vascular conditions to the underlying patho-physiological process - Discuss the principles of potential medical and surgical interventions and evaluate their evidence base. - Appraise and justify the selection of outcome measures used to determine the effectiveness of physiotherapeutic intervention

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

- Demonstrate an awareness of the role and contributions of members of the multi-disciplinary team in the management of this patient group - Demonstrate an understanding of, and respond to, the potential influence of cardio-vascular disease on a person's quality of life

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

- Design, implement and evaluate programmes to address primary and secondary prevention of cardiao-vascular disease - Perform appropriate evidence-based interventions for patients who have undergone cardiac and vascular surgery - Recognise the presence of potentially adverse clinical features during interventions and initiate appropriate action

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, with the evidence base of the information underpinning all learning.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Pryor J, Prasad S (2008) Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems , Churchill Livingston

Frownfelter D, Dean E (2012) Cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy , Elsevier

Evans J (2012) Cardiovascular system , Mosby

Other Relevant Texts:

Buckley J (2008) Exercise physiology in special populations , Churchill Livingstone

Smith M, Ball V (1998) Cardiovascular/respiratory physiotherapy , Mosby

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

MSPHYSTFA - PHYSIOTHERAPY (PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION)

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Spring

Module Leader:

Aisling.McMahon@ul.ie