Problem-based learning - Multidisciplinary approach to the nervous system applied to physiotherapy

Duration

8h APP

Number of credits

Lecturer

Stephen Bornheim, Anne Collard, Gaëtan Garraux, Doriane Pelzer, Bernard Rogister, Félix Scholtes

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

PBL (Problem-Based Learning) sessions enable students to integrate the core concepts of the Neuro-Physiotherapy module through:

• Analyzing neurological clinical cases.
• Collecting clinical data and conducting anamnesis, followed by analyzing and interpreting findings.
• Building a physiotherapy diagnosis.
• Developing a therapeutic plan.
• Using the bio-psycho-social model, the ICF and Evidence-Based Practice.
• Communicating professionally and ensuring effective information transfer.
• Collaborating within an interprofessional team and understanding complementary roles.
• Developing reflexivity, responsibility, and adaptation of interventions.
• Integrate relevant pharmacological treatments into physiotherapy clinical reasoning, by identifying their potential impact on impairments, activity, participation and patient safety.

• Adapted communication.
• Patient motivation.
• Scientific reasoning.
• Clinical re-evaluation.
• Teamwork.
• Interprofessional collaboration.
• Reflexivity, responsibility, adaptation, shared vocabulary.
• Therapeutic plan development.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of the PBL sessions, the student is able to:

• Analyze a neurological clinical case in a structured manner.
• Identify relevant clinical data including anamnesis, signs, limitations, and contextual factors.
• Formulate a physiotherapy diagnosis that is coherent and well-reasoned.
• Propose an appropriate therapeutic plan based on clinical reasoning.
• Apply EBP and clinical reasoning models.
• Communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Adopt a reflective and professional attitude.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

The student must be able to:

• Apply basic knowledge in neuro-anatomy, neuro-physiology, and neurological rehabilitation.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

PBL sessions combine:

• Tutor-guided work (physician and physiotherapist).
• Autonomous small-group work.
• Mandatory in-person attendance.

• 2 "initial" sessions (2 h each): case discovery, analysis, hypothesis formulation.
• 2 "return" sessions (2 h each): synthesis, discussion, conceptualisation.

• Individual and subgroup reflection.
• Search for relevant information.
• Hypothesis analysis.
• Preparation of a structured synthesis.
• Use of EBP.
• Conceptualisation and preparation of clinical reasoning.

• Reflexivity,
• Professional communication,
• Interprofessional collaboration,
• Progressive integration of module competencies.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Face-to-face course


Further information:

The course is delivered in person during semester 1, according to the semester 1 schedule.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

 
Course material from all courses concerning the nervous system (see individual courses).

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam


Further information:

Any session

- In-person

written exam


Further information:

Assessment is based on three components:

• Written modular exam at the end of semester 1 (January session).
• Recognition of participation in PBL sessions, considering attendance and active involvement.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

For this first PBL (problem based learning in small groups) course in the curriculum, an explanatory introduction will be given in the auditorium before the actual sessions.

Contacts

Felix SCHOLTES
felix.scholtes@uliege.be
Stephen BORNHEIM
stephen.bornheim@uliege.be
 
Secrétariat : Jessica THYS Tél. 04/366.51.91 Jessica.Thys@uliege.be  

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