Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to:

- Define the basic principles of ergonomics,
- Understand and observe natural movements and recognize the importance of motor learning in patient handling
- Choose and utilize the proper transfer technique/s and assistive device/s depending on the patient's functional level.
- Identify, evaluate and diminish risk factors in patient handling, both patient and professional perspectives
- Communicate in multiprofessional environment to achieve safe and rehabilitating patient handling situations
- Integrate ethical reasoning in patient handling situations.

Content

Basics of ergonomics. Risk assessment. Natural movement and functional capacity of a patient. Body awareness and motor learning. Biomechanics in patient handling. Patient handling principles and management policies. Ethics and communication during patient handling.

Materials

Given in Its Learning.

Simulations: Note, that theory part of the course and practical demos need to be completed before joining the simulations. The materials from those parts are needed to successfully accomplish the simulation.

Teaching methods

Simulations:
In this course, you will join 1-2 simulation sessions.
Simulation as a learning method is based on experiential learning. It provides a realistic environment for learning and practicing. Stimulation as a method is an effective way to play through clinical situations in a safe learning environment where patients are not harmed.

In the simulation sessions you will have the possibility to practice both technical skills (for example safe patient handling techniques) and non-technical skills (communication, ethics and teamwork).

After each simulation session, a debriefing discussion will take place. Debriefing as part of simulation-based education provides an opportunity to promote reflection - learning is the integration of experience and reflection, the conscious consideration of the meaning and implication of an action, including the knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Exam schedules

The exam must be returned by March 7, 2023.

Student workload

Tasks in online course baskets in Its Learning.
Attending the practical sessions.
Simulations

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved / Failed = tasks are not done, no participation in practical sessions or simulations.

Content scheduling

ItsLearning course Patient handling in safe and rehabilitating way includes three phases, which must be completed with approval. The course is assessed as pass/fail.

The three phases are:

1. Online couse in ItsLearning platform contains general information, as well as five "baskets" to be completed independently and a final exam, which is carried out in groups of approximately three people. Baskets 1-3 must be completed before practical classes and baskets 4-5 before the simulations. The return date to the final exam is 7.4.2023.

2. Basket number 5 - practical lessons - contains orientation lecture 2h and practical training with teacher 2 x 4h.

orientation lecture PFYSIS21B & MFYSIK22 28.2.2023 at 8-10
PFYSIS21B 8.3.2023 at 8-12 and 16.3.2023 at 12-16.
MFYSIK22 7.3.2023 at 8-12 and 14.3.2023 at 10-14.

3. Simulations:
PFYSIS21B 23.3.2023 at 8-12 MED D
MFYSIK22 21.3.2023 at 8-12 MED D

Learning objectives for simulation sessions:

Technical /Practical skills:

Assess the patients' functional mobility and participation level;
Assess specific demands of the mobility task and risk assessment;
Prepare the environment;
Effectively use the equipment;
Perform fluent, ergonomic and safe patient and/or assistant transfer;
Perform safe patient handling, activating the patient.

Reasoning and communication skills:

Be aware of the current situation;
Effectively communicate with others (students in patient, professional or caregiver roles);
Inform patient and caregiver;
Select proper assistive aids;
Select adequate patient handling methods;
Use different communication styles and resources in order to perform safe patient handling;
Support patients' independence and participation;
Integrate ethical principles in the intervention.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty