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General information

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Marc Terradellas Fernández

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 4

Teaching staff: 

Maria Pilar Sanz Cartagena
Virginia Casado Ruiz 

Teaching languages

  • Catalan
  • Spanish

Skills

Basic skills

  • B2_F That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional way and have the skills that are usually demonstrated by developing and defending arguments and solving problems within their area of ​​study

     

  • B4_F That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences

     

Specific skills

  • E5_F Assess the functional status of the patient, considering the physical, psychological and social aspects

     

  • E6_F Assess the diagnosis of physiotherapy care according to internationally recognized standards and validation instruments

     

  • E16_F Ability to carry out physiotherapeutic interventions based on comprehensive health care that involves multiprofessional cooperation, integration of processes and continuity of care

     

Transversal competences

  • T2_F Demonstrate ability to organize and plan

     

  • T3_F The student must be able to develop skills in interpersonal relationships and be able to work within an intra and interdisciplinary team

     

Description

The subject of neurological pathology is located within the Physiotherapy module in clinical specialties and compulsory training within the degree of physiotherapy. It aims to provide the future physiotherapist with the basic knowledge of Neurology to be able to participate in the global treatment of patients affected by diseases of the nervous system, in a multidisciplinary framework in order to improve their functionality and quality of life.

Contents

BASIC NEUROLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE

- Review of the central and peripheral nervous system

- Clinical history, neurological examination and complementary tests in neurology

 

NEUROLOGICAL SYNDROMES

- Motor neuron syndrome

- Sensitive syndromes

- Cerebellar syndromes

- Basal ganglia syndromes

- Headaches

- Spinal cord syndromes

- Peripheral syndromes

- Cranial pars pathology

- Myopathic syndromes

 

MOST FREQUENT NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES

- Ischemic stroke. Cerebral hemorrhage

- Multiple sclerosis

- Cranioencephalic trauma. Spinal cord injuries. Critical patient

- Brain tumors

- Cognitive impairment. Alzheimer type dementia. Vascular dementia

- Parkinson's disease. parkinsonism Trembling

- Tension headache. migraine

- Epilepsy

- Meningitis. Infectious encephalitis

- Neuropathies. myopathies

- Light headed. Vertigo

- Dissociative disorder. Anxiety and depression

Evaluation system

  • This subject may consider the following indicators detailed in the table in its assessment proposal: 
Assessment systems Minimum weighting Maximum weighting
SE1. Electronic portfolio Present in several = 10% Present in several = 40%
SE2. Oral presentation  Present in several = 20% Present in several = 40%
SE3. Exam Present in several = 30% Present in several = 60%
SE4. Self evaluation 5% Present in several = 30%
SE5. Peer evaluation (2P2) or co-evaluation 5% Present in several = 30%
  • A system of quantitative (from 0 to 10) and qualitative (suspended, approved, notable, excellent, honorary registration) is used according to RD 1125/2003.  
  • Total or partial copying in any of the learning activities will mean a "Not Presented" in the subject, without the option to take the recovery test and without prejudice to the opening of a file for this reason. "
  • According to UPF regulations, students who have the option of retrieving the subject are those who have obtained a “suspended” grade, which are the only ones that can be modified in the recovery process.  
  • The evaluation system and recovery period are detailed in the Learning Plan available in the virtual classroom at the beginning of the subject.

REFERENCES

Basic

JJ Zarranz. neurology Elsevier Publishing, ed, 2018

Spanish Society of Neurology - www.sen.es

J. Cambier, M. Masson. Manual of Neurology. Editorial Elsevier-Masson, ed 7, 2000. Rohkamm: Neurología. Text and Atlas. Editorial Panamericama, ed 1, 2010

Rohkamm. Neurology. Text and Atlas. Pan American Publishing House, ed1, 2010

Kukowski B. Differential diagnosis of neurological symptoms. Editorial Masson, ed 1, 2001

Catalan Society of Neurology - www.scneurologia.cat

Complementary

Carrillo P. Basic neurological examination by the general practitioner. UNAM Magazine 2016; 5, 42-56