General information


Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Marc Terradellas Fernández

Trimester: First term

Credits: 4

Teaching staff: 

Karima Bouallalene Jaramillo
Carola Subirach Segovia 

Teaching languages


  • Catalan
  • Spanish

The classes and the material used will be in Catalan or Spanish. Occasionally there will be a document, usually a scientific article, in English

Skills


Basic skills
  • B1_F That students have demonstrated that they have and understand knowledge in an area of ​​study that is based on general secondary education, and that it is at a level that, if supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the forefront of your field of study

     

  • 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

     

  • B3_F That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of ​​study), to make judgments that incorporate a reflection on relevant social, scientific and ethical issues

     

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

     

  • B5_F That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy

     

Specific skills
  • E1_F Know and understand the morphology, physiology, pathology and behavior of people, both healthy and sick, in the natural and social environment

     

  • E2_F Know and understand the sciences, models, techniques and instruments on which physiotherapy is based, articulated and developed

     

  • E3_F Know and understand the methods, procedures and physiotherapeutic actions, aimed both at the actual therapy to be applied in the clinic for re-education or functional recovery, as well as carrying out activities aimed at promoting and maintaining health

     

  • E4_F Acquire the appropriate clinical experience that provides intellectual abilities and technical and manual skills, that facilitates the incorporation of ethical and professional values, and that develops the ability to integrate the knowledge acquired, so that, at the end of the studies, students know how to apply both to specific clinical cases in the hospital and outpatient setting, as well as actions in primary and community care

     

  • 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

     

  • E7_F Design the physiotherapy intervention plan according to criteria of adequacy, validity and efficiency

     

  • E8_F Execute, direct and coordinate the physiotherapy intervention plan, using its own therapeutic tools and taking into account the individuality of the user

     

  • E9_F Evaluate the evolution of the results obtained with the treatment in relation to the objectives set

     

  • E10_F Prepare the discharge report for physiotherapy care once the proposed objectives have been met

     

  • E11_F Provide effective physiotherapy care, providing comprehensive patient care

     

  • E12_F Intervene in the areas of health promotion, prevention, protection and recovery

     

  • E13_F Ability to work in professional teams as a basic unit in which professionals and other staff of healthcare organizations are structured in a uni- or multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary way

     

  • E14_F Incorporate the ethical and legal principles of the profession into professional practice, as well as integrate social and community aspects into decision-making

     

  • E15_F Participate in the development of physiotherapy care protocols based on scientific evidence, encouraging professional activities that stimulate research in physiotherapy

     

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

     

  • E17_F Understand the importance of updating the knowledge, skills and abilities and attitudes that make up the professional competencies of the physiotherapist

     

  • E18_F Acquire clinical management skills that include the efficient use of health resources and develop activities of planning, management and control of care units where care is given in physiotherapy and its relationship with other health services

     

  • E19_F Know how to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, with users of the healthcare system, as well as with other professionals

     

  • E20_F Identify the structural, physiological and biomechanical factors that condition the practice of physical activity and sport

  • E21_F ​​Identify the effects of exercise on the structure and function of the human body

     

  • E22_F Understand the fundamentals, structures and functions of the skills and patterns of human motor skills

     

  • E23_F Identify the effects of physical exercise on the psychological and social aspects of human beings

     

  • E24_F Understand the basics of fitness for the practice of physical activity and sport

     

Transversal competences
  • T1_F Acquire the ability to communicate in a foreign language and work in an international context

     

  • 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


A theoretical-practical subject is presented that allows the student to discover different concepts, methodologies, techniques or strategies in the area of ​​the urogynecological patient.

The main objective of the subject is to acquire the basic knowledge of the different concepts and methods of approach that we currently have at our disposal, as well as for the student to be able to identify his role within a multidisciplinary team and achieve the following learning objectives, know the anatomy and physiology involved in the pelvic floor, in order to be able to identify the different uro-gynecological-coloproctological pathologies, perform an external assessment of the patient (not intracavitary), design and perform a protocol of action based on the dysfunction exposed in the subject, in addition to being able to carry out group work plans, design prevention strategies and carry out the search and application of tools validated for use at a clinical level. The theoretical and practical content of this subject aims to provide a vision based on clinical evidence and supported by published scientific evidence.

This subject aims to introduce the gender perspective in its content and development. In addition, the objectives are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations. 

Contents


The subject will present the main conditions and treatments in the field of urogynecological, abdominal, coloproctological and sexual physiotherapy. Distributing the learning in different sections:

 - Anatomy of the pelvic floor.

- Physiology of the systems that make up the pelvic floor

- Risk factors. - Clinical history.

- Application of validated tools.

- Physical activity and pelvic floor

- Pregnancy and childbirth - Postpartum

- Pathophysiology of the pelvic floor

- Treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions.

Evaluation system


This subject may consider the following indicators detailed in the table in its evaluation proposal

 

 

 

Evaluation systems

Evaluation system

Minimum weighting

Maximum weighting

SE1. Electronic portfolio

10%

40%

SE2. Oral presentation

20%

50%

SE3. Exam

30%

60%

SE4. Self evaluation

5%

30%

SE5. Peer assessment (2Pa) or co-assessment

5%

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

Caufriez M, Osorio J, Caufriez S. Abdominals and Female Perineum. Evidence and Scientific Experiences. MC Editions; 2020

 

 

Espuña Pons Montserrat, Porta Roda Oriol. Manual of functional and surgical anatomy of the pelvic floor. Espuña Pons M, Porta Roda O, editors. Barcelona: Marge Medica Books; 2010. Find it in the library: http://cataleg.upc.edu/record=b1463873~S1*cat

 

Walker C. Physiotherapy in obstetrics and urogynecology. 2nd ed. Barcelona: Elsevier Masson; 2013. 316 p. Find it in the library: http://cataleg.upc.edu/record=b1428214~S1*cat

Complementary

Thüroff JW, Abrams P, Andersson KE, Artibani W, Chapple CR, Drake MJ, et al. UAE guidelines on urinary incontinence. Spanish Urological Acts [Internet]. July 2011 [cited June 12, 2019];35(7):373-88. Retrieved from: http://scielo.isciii.es/pdf/aue/v35n7/especial.pdf

Suárez Vázquez A, Vara Paniagua J, Borobia Perez A, Romero Culleres G. Etiology, classification and diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain. Pain Clinical research Ter. 2017;32(2):55-64.

 

Cerruto MA, D'Elia C, Aloisi A, Fabrello M, Artibani W. Prevalence, incidence and obstetric factors' impact on female urinary incontinence in Europe: a systematic review. Urol Int [Internet]. 2013 [cited 12 June 2019];90: 1-9. Retrieved from: https://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/339929