General information


Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Sara González Millán

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

A hard tackle from Raquel Sebio to García

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

     

  • 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

     

  • 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

     

  • 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


Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is one of the branches of physiotherapy that, through the application of different therapeutic agents, is responsible for the prevention, stabilization and treatment of conditions that affect the respiratory and cardiac system. We are currently at a time of effervescence and expansion of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy due to the increase in the incidence of many respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and also thanks to the recognition and acceptance of this therapy by other health specialties.

In this subject, the student will have to deepen his knowledge of the respiratory physiology as a basis to understand the operation of the treatment techniques used in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy as well as to be able to know the mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of the different respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. It is a subject with a high practical content (4 ECTS) where the student will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills to assess, diagnose and treat a patient with respiratory pathology according to current trends based on the scientific evidence.       

Learning outcomes


  • Assess the patient's physical and mental condition. It determines the level of severity, dysfunctions, disabilities and limitations on both an individual and social scale.
  • Apply technologies for patient assessment. It incorporates new measuring instruments that facilitate the objectification of interventions. Participates in the validation of assessment tools for incorporation into clinical practice.
  • Perform the specific physiotherapy diagnosis for each of the clinical specialties in order to determine the dysfunctions and disabilities that will require a physiotherapy intervention.
  • Establishes the intervention protocol based on the joint negotiation between therapist and patient.
  • It analyzes the patient's expectations for each of the clinical specialties with respect to their evolution, demands and needs.
  • Identifies the main respiratory, cardiac and neurological pathologies. Learn medical-surgical interventions, effects and results. Contribution of physiotherapy in the treatment and improvement of medical and / or surgical interventions. 
  • Identifies the main treatments used in physiotherapy interventions by each of the clinical specialists. Classify them according to their effect and importance and establish the order of priorities in their therapeutic application.
  • Analyze the effects produced by the interventions. Evaluate the benefits and risks and establish an intervention criterion based on the priorities and effects pursued.

Working methodology


Training activity

Hours

Master class

20

Group work

10

Group tutoring

2

Individual work

10

Regulated practices

35

Personal study

70

Total

150

Contents


The subject of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is divided into a theoretical block and two practical blocks.

In the theoretical block we will address the following contents:

Topic 1. Structure and function of the cardiorespiratory system

  1. Anatomical memory 
  2. Key concepts of cardiorespiratory physiology

Item 2. Functional and clinical assessment

  1. Assessment of the main signs and symptoms of the cardiorespiratory patient.
  2. Assessment of functional status. Tolerance to effort. Life quality

Item 3. Respiratory physiotherapy techniques

  1. Classification of techniques
  2. Ventilation pattern reeducation techniques
  3. Secretion drainage techniques
  4. Adjuvant techniques

Item 4. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

  1. Basis of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
  2. Components of a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program

Item 5. Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy applied to different populations.

  1. Restrictive patient
  2. Obstructive patient
  3. Heart patient

In the theoretical-practical block, we will address in depth the contents taught in the theoretical block according to the schedule of the subject.

Learning activities


Plenary sessions. Master classes with multimedia support and interactive platforms, aimed at the presentation of the contents, clarification of doubts and learning based on problem solving.  

Regulated practices in the laboratory. Theoretical-practical sessions in the laboratories where the different assessment and treatment techniques in respiratory physiotherapy will be explained and practiced.

Simulation. Sessions in the simulation laboratory where different competencies related to the resolution of clinical cases will be worked on 

Self-employment. Reading of recommended texts, revision of articles, elaboration of individual works, questionnaires, self-learning activities in moodle. Personal study

 

Evaluation system


This subject will be evaluated as follows:

Evaluation activity

Weighting

 Final theoretical exam

35%

 Practical exam

45%

Continuous Assessment (Kahoots)

10%

Group work

10%

It is mandatory to attend at least 80% of the practical classes (excused absences are included 20% of absences).

To pass the subject it is necessary to obtain one grade of 5/10 in the theoretical exam and in the practical exam

Evaluation activity in recovery period

Weighting

Theoretical exam

35%

Practical exam

45%

According to current regulations, only those students who have obtained a grade of suspense during the ordinary period.

REFERENCES


Basic

Seco Calvo, J (2018). Respiratory System: Methods, clinical physiotherapy and conditions for physiotherapists. Editorial Panamericana.

Bohadana, A; Izbicki, G; and Kraman, S. Fundamentals of Lung Auscultation. N Engl J Med 2014; 370: 744-751

Antonello M, Delplanque D (2002). Respiratory physiotherapy: from diagnosis to therapeutic project (1st edition). Barcelona, ​​Spain. Published by Masson

Martí Romeu JD, Vendrell Relat M (2013). SEPAR Procedures Manual. Manual and instrumental techniques for the drainage of bronchial secretions in the adult patient. Barcelona, ​​Spain. Publisher: Respira. Available at: http://www.fisioterapeutes.cat/comunicacio/pdf/Manual_SEPAR.pdf

John B. West, Andrew M Luks (2016). Respiratory physiology: fundamentals (10th edition). Editorial Lippincot Williams and Wilkins. Wolters Kluwer Health

Complementary

Lopez Chicharro J, Lopez Morales LM (2008). Clinical physiology of exercise. Editorial Panamericana

Main E, Denehy D (2016). Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy: adults and paediatrics (5th edition). Editorial Elsevier

Postiaux G (2000). Respiratory physiotherapy in children: treatment techniques guided by pulmonary auscultation. Madrid, Spain. Editorial McGraw-Hill Panamericana

Hodgking Celli, Connors (2009), Pulmonary rehabilitation guideliness to success (4th edition). Pennsylvania. Published by Lippicont Williams