People Populations and Contemporary Physiotherapy Practice

Module code: PAR4006-D

Module Aims       

To prepare students for person centred practice through developing understanding of the physiological, psychological and social issues influencing physiotherapy management of a diverse range of individuals and groups across the lifespan.

Outline Syllabus   

Models of care, including the social model of care, to reflect current practice within health & social care in a range of sectors.
An introduction to broad systems in relation to pathology - including further development of the effects of exercise.
A basic introduction to neurophysiology.
Person centred practice.
Society & health
Psychosocial issues: The life cycle: psychosocial development, psychosocial context of ageing Inequalities in health, grief & loss, models of disability, body image, models of health behaviour, compliance/adherence, theories of motivation, issues of culture & diversity.
Moral & ethical issues affecting health care delivery.
The role of physiotherapy in the context of multi-professional management for a range of client groups in accordance to current drivers in healthcare.
Professional issues in accordance with physiotherapy in practice.
The role of Human Factors and their effect on effective interprofessional team working
Presentation skills.
NHS constitution.
Escalating concerns.
Safe Guarding.
The NHS.

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