Course: ERGOTHERAPY IN NEUROLOGY

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Course title ERGOTHERAPY IN NEUROLOGY
Course code KE/ENEU9
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Beranová Radka, Mgr. DiS.
  • Votava Jiří, doc. MUDr. CSc.
Course content
Lecture Topics: 1. General goals of ergotherapy in neurological patients, expected return of lost functions. 2. Ergotherapy in stroke as a model of central palsy, modification of hand function. 3. Ergotherapy in wounds and tumors of the brain, MS, difference in age-related goals. 4. Ergotherapy for disorders of the extrapyramidal system and chronic infections. 5. Occupational therapy in children with cerebral palsy and other childhood diagnoses. 6. Ergotherapy after spinal cord injury. 7. Occupational therapy in peripheral paresis, especially in HK. Consequences of poliomyelitis. 8. Vertebrogenic syndromes. 9. Ergotherapeutic procedures in cognitive disorders, speech disorders, intellectual abilities. Seminar Topics: 1. Ergotherapy in stroke. 2. Familiarization with elements of facilitation methods, restitution and hand function substitution. 3. Ergotherapy in brain injury. 4. Ergotherapy in MS. 5. Training of cognitive functions, pre-work evaluation. 6. Ergotherapy in spinal lesion. 7. Functions of hand at tetraplegics, wheelchair movement and movement, possibility of sport. 8. Ergotherapy in cerebral palsy and other pediatric patients, training of games, self-sufficiency, continuity with school. 9. Occupational therapy in peripheral paresis on GC, using splints.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course is conceived as theoretical and practical. It is a continuation of lectures of Neurology. Students will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge that will be applied in the field of ergotherapy for clients with neurological diagnoses in post-acute and chronic periods. Emphasis is placed on self-sufficiency training, hand therapy and pre-work rehabilitation.
Expertise: The student has an overview of function disorders in neurological diagnoses, possibilities of adjustment. Professional skills: The student is able to suggest ergotherapeutic intervention in the field of neurology. Competences: The student is able to cooperate with the patient, evaluate the condition and propose a therapeutic procedure.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Credit: at least 80% active attendance at seminars, knowing the basis of neurological examination, training to assist the patient in a wheelchair or with severe hemiparesis. Exam: a written test
Recommended literature
  • BOBATH, B. Hemiplégia dospelých. 1. vyd. Bratislava: LIEČREH GÚTH, 1997. 175 s. ISBN 80-967383-4-8.. 1997.
  • HOLUBÁŘOVÁ, J. a kol. Proprioceptivní neuromuskulární facilitace. 1.vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2007. 116 s.. ISBN 978-80-246-1294-2.
  • JELÍNKOVÁ, J., KRIVOŠÍKOVÁ, M., ŠAJTAROVÁ, L. Ergoterapie. 1. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7367-583-7..
  • KALVACH, P. a kol. Mozkové ischemie a hemoragie.. Praha: Grada, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-2765-3.
  • LIPPERTOVÁ - GRÚNEROVÁ,M. Rehabilitace pacientů v kómatu. 1. vyd. Praha: Galén, 2013. 116 s. ISBN 9788072627615..
  • OPAVSKÝ, J. Neurologické vyšetření v rehabilitaci pro fyzioterapeuty. UP, Olomouc, 2003. ISBN 80-244-0625-X. 2003.
  • PFEIFFER, J. Neurologie v rehabilitaci: Praha: Grada Publishing, 2007. 351 s. ISBN 978-80-247-1135-5.. ISBN 978- 80-247-1135-.
  • SEIDL, Z. a kol. Neurologie pro studenty i praxi. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2004. 363 s. ISBN 80-247-0623-7.. ISBN 80-247-0623-7.
  • ŠTĚTKÁŘOVÁ, I. Spasticita a její léčba. Maxdorf Jesenius, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7345-302-2.. Maxdorf Jesenius, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7345-302-2.
  • TROMBLY LATHAM, C. Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. Williams + Wilkins, USA. 2007. 1432 s. ISBN 978-0781763126.. USA, 2007. ISBN 978-0781763126.
  • VOTAVA J. , DONČEVOVÁ L., VOSTRÝ M. Ergoterapie ve vybraných indikačních oblastech I. Ústí nad Labem FZS UJEP 2019, 103 s., ISBN 978-80-7561-158-1.. ISBN 978-80-7561-158-1.
  • WATERŽINEK,G. Základy speciální neurologie. 1.vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2007. 238 s. ISBN 978-80-246-1020-7.. ISBN 978-80-246-1020-7.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Occupational Therapy (P19) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter