REHB8027 Rehabilitation of Degenerative Neurological Disorders

2017

4.5

1 x 16-hour intensive workshop once-only
1 x 8-hour independent study weekly

1 Admission into GCCR-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation
1a Admission into GDPCR-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Rehabilitation
1b Admission into MCR-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation
1c Admission into MCRNOT-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Occupational Therapy)
1d Admission into MCRNPT-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Physiotherapy)
1e Admission into MCRA-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation [1.5 years]
1f Admission into MHCR/R-Master of Health and Clinical Research
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f))

Assignments; Tutorial Participation

‘Degenerative Neurological Conditions' encompasses hundreds of pathological conditions (impairments). In this topic, we have selected certain conditions to study either because they are common, particularly challenging to treat or because they exemplify the problems that might arise with other degenerative neurological conditions.

The knowledge, skills and attitudes gained through the study of these cases can be applied to people with other degenerative neurological conditions. Throughout these sections, we will consider the principles and processes of rehabilitation as they apply to specific individuals whose rehabilitation needs constantly change with time. Case presentations are used with additional information provided as we work through the stages of rehabilitation.

There is an emphasis on symptom management, teamwork and the challenges for future rehabilitation service delivery. Students have the opportunity to evaluate an intervention (in a clinical area of their own interest) utilised as part of the rehabilitation of a person with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.

The aim of this topic is to:

• Increase understanding of the principles and processes of rehabilitation as they apply to a person who has a degenerative neurological condition.

• Increase understanding of the management options for rehabilitation as they apply to a person who has a degenerative neurological condition

• Develop the skills required to critically evaluate management options for rehabilitation as they apply to a person who has a degenerative neurological condition

• Develop the skills required to plan a rehabilitation program for a person who has a degenerative neurological condition.

By completion of this topic, students will be able to:

• State the epidemiology of a range of degenerative neurological conditions.

• Describe the aetiology of a range of degenerative neurological conditions.

• Describe the various clinical presentations of a range of degenerative neurological conditions.

• Explain the natural history of a range of degenerative neurological conditions.

• Outline the current treatments used in a range of degenerative neurological conditions.

• Describe common interventions used in the rehabilitation of people with degenerative neurological conditions and explain their rationale.

• Critically evaluate current treatments used in a range of degenerative neurological conditions.

• Resource common assessments and outcome measures used in rehabilitation of degenerative neurological conditions.

• Plan a rehabilitation program for the person who has a degenerative neurological condition.