Duration
16h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Sylvie Blairy, Annick Comblain, Aurélien Cornil, Marie Geurten, Steve Majerus, Sylvie Willems
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course aims primarily to familiarise students with various psychological difficulties (cognitive, behavioural and emotional) that patients may experience. The course includes testimonials.
The course will cover the following topics:
Cognitive and behavioural disorders in adults and children
Communication disorders
Disability and its psychological aspects
Psycho-affective disorders (depression, anxiety, pain, grief)
Testimonials from patients will illustrate some of the topics covered in the course.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, the student will be able to identify the characteristics of the psychological development of people with physical or mental disabilities (various syndromes) and will have a better understanding of the psychological issues involved in interventions and the role of the physiotherapist with people with disabilities.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
Video
Testimonial
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Depending on the teacher responsible for the session, some classes may be podcasted if the audience permits
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Recommended
Slides and videos
Bibliography to go further
Rondal, JA & Comblain, A. (Eds.) 2001 Manuel de Psychologie des Handicaps. Sémiologie et principes de remédiation. Sprimont : Mardaga.
Pagès, V. (2015) Handicaps et psychopathologies. Paris. Dunod (especially chapter 13)
Nader-Grobois, N. (2015) Psychologie du handicap. Bruxelles. De Boeck
Houdé, O., & Borst, G. (Eds.). (2022). The Cambridge Handbook of Cognitive Development. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
- Remote
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
multiple-choice questionnaire
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The course will be taught by several teachers.
Contacts
sylvie.blairy@uliege.be