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Syllabus 2020-21 - 10112013 - Geriatric Physiotherapy (Fisioterapia en geriatría)

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DEGREE: Grado en Fisioterapia
FACULTY: FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
COURSE: Geriatric Physiotherapy
SYLLABUS
1. COURSE BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: Geriatric Physiotherapy
CODE: 10112013 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 2
ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 YEAR: 4 SEMESTER: PC
2. LECTURER BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: AIBAR ALMAZAN, AGUSTIN
DEPARTMENT: U130 - CIENCIAS DE LA SALUD
FIELD OF STUDY: 413 - FISIOTERAPIA
OFFICE NO.: B3 - 010 E-MAIL: aaibar@ujaen.es P: 953213554
WEBSITE: https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ciesal/contactos/aibar-almazan-agustin
ORCID: -
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 2
3. CONTENT DESCRIPTION

DIDACTIC UNIT 1.

UNITS: 1. Concept of Geriatrics and Gerontology. 2. Theories of aging and its biological foundations. The human aging process. 3. Demographic evolution of the population in Spain and Andalusia. Directives, institutions and services involved with the elderly population. Fragility in the geriatric population. Dependence on the Elderly (PM).

DIDACTIC UNIT 2.

UNITS: 1. Functional assessment and physiotherapy diagnosis in the Elderly (PM) 2. Physical activity in P.M. 3. Balance and March in PM, the immobilization syndrome. Falls. 4. Physiotherapy techniques in orthopedic evolutionary disabling pathologies. 5. Physiotherapeutic techniques in post-traumatic, post-surgical syndromes. Amputations. 6. Physiotherapy techniques in pathologies or cardiovascular disability. 7. Physiotherapy techniques in pathologies or respiratory disability. 8. Physiotherapy techniques in Vascular Brain Accident. 9. Physiotherapy techniques in neurodegenerative pathologies: Alceimer, Dementias, Parkinson's.

DIDACTIC UNIT 3.

UNITS: 1. Integration and contribution of the physiotherapist in multidisciplinary teams of comprehensive care of the PM. 2. Criteria for evaluating the environment and the physical and social environment of the PM in relation to their functional evaluation. 3. Contributions of Physiotherapy in promoting health in the elderly population 4. Physiotherapy care directed at the geriatric caregiver. Promotion-Education in self-care.

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Activity 1: Participatory theory classes in a large group.

Activity 2: Carrying out in small groups a work related to the subject: Search and elaboration of information and handling of ICTs.

Activity 3: Active participation in practices, with development of  knowledge, abilities and skills for physiotherapy interaction with older people.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

5. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The evaluation consists of 3 variables with the indicated percentage weight: Written exercise on the syllabus: (50%) Carrying out a work in small groups: (30%) Continuous evaluation of the practices (20%)

6. BOOKLIST
MAIN BOOKLIST:
  • Geriatric physical therapy [edited by] Andrew Guccione, Rita A. Wong, Dale Avers. Edition: 3rd ed. Author: Guccione, Andrew A., ed. lit. Publisher: Elsevier Mosby  (Library)
  • Geriatrics [Recurso electrónico] [edited by] Kevin M. Means, Patrick M. Kortebein. Edition: -. Author: Means, Kevin M.. Publisher: Demos Medical Pub.  (Library)
ADDITIONAL BOOKLIST:
  • Aquatic exercise for rehabilitation and training Lori Thein Brody, Paula Richley Geigle, editors. Edition: -. Author: Brody, Lori Thein. Publisher: Human Kinetics,  (Library)
  • Physiotherapy practice in residential aged care edited by Jennifer C. Nitz, Susan R. Hourigan. Edition: -. Author: Nitz, Jennifer C.. Publisher: Butterworth Heinemann,  (Library)
7. VIRTUAL / CLASSROOM TEACHING SCENARIO

I. METHODOLOGY AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES Format (face-to-face/online)* Teaching methodology description
 Theoretical classes for large group Classroom teaching with 50% attendance

Participatory master lectures in the classroom and broadcast by videoconference to the rest of the group. Periodic rotation of the students.

Theoretical classes could also be held asynchronously (recordings) if exceptional or technical situations ocurred.

Practical classes by small groups  Classroom teaching with 100% attendance Practical training sessions with 100% attendance, following the methodology outlined in sections 10 and 11 of this guide
Tutorials Online Online tutorials (synchronous and asynchronous)

8. VIRTUAL TEACHING SCENARIO

I. METHODOLOGY AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

TEACHING ACTIVITIES Format (face-to-face/ online) Teaching methodology description
Theoretical classes in large group Online Participatory master lectures, conducted by videoconference (in synchronous and/or asynchronous mode)
Practical classes in small groups Online Practical classes will be adapted from face-to-face teaching to the virtual modality (synchronous and asynchronous), that allow students to work and develop the practical content of the subject.
Tutorials Online Online tutorials (synchronous and asynchronous)

II. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

Synchronous final test online through the ILIAS Platform or the Google Forms application, depending on availability (with the possibility of recording it through Google Meet), on the date established by the Facultad de Ciencias de la SAlud for each of the official will represent 50% of the final grade.

The acquisition of ractical knowledge will also be evaluated, which will mean 50% of the final grade, through the delivery of written and/or audiovisual works through the means available at the University of Jaén, or also through oral-practical tests carried out via video call.

III. RESOURCES

The online resources provided by the University of Jaén (Plataforma de Docencia Virtual ILIAS, Video-conference through Google Meet, other applications in the Google environment: Docs, Slides, Calendar, Drive) will be used in order to encourage student participation, as well as electronic bibliographies resources available in the library of the University of Jaén

DATA PROTECTION CLAUSE (on line exams)

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

CLASS RECORDING CLAUSE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es