REHABILITATIONModule APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES TECHNIQUES
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: GIUSEPPE LANZAExpected Learning Outcomes
To correlate the main diseases of the nervous system to the speech therapy
To understand the mechanisms and related possibilities of adaptation of the main neurological diseases of interest for the speech therapist
To know how to apply theoretical knowledge and evaluation techniques to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and monitoring of the main neurological disorders of interesr to the speech therapist
Course Structure
Frontal interactive lessons, supported by slides, videos, and tutorials
Any seminar
Required Prerequisites
Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, and in particular of the phono-articulatory and swallowing system (important)
General diagnostic approach and management to the patient of interest for the speech therapist (important)
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
Overview of the general organization of the nervous system and principles of neurorehabilitation
Clinical-diagnostic assessement and rehabilitative approach to the main neurological diseases of interest to the speech therapist: acute and chronic cerebrovascular diseases; cognitive decline and dementia; Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders; multiple sclerosis; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other motor neuron diseases; traumatic brain injury; cerebellar ataxia
Textbook Information
Il Bergamini di Neurologia - New Edition, by L. Lopiano, A. Mauro, A. Chiò e R. Mutani. Raffaello Cortina Editor (latest edition) (reference book)
R.L. Braddom. Medicina Fisica & Riabilitazione. Italian Edition by M. Laineri Milazzo e C. Bertolini. Antonio Delfino Editor (latest edition) (consulation book)
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of the general organization of the nervous system and principles of neurorehabilitation | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
| 2 | Clinical-diagnostic assessement and rehabilitative approach to the main neurological diseases of interest to the speech therapist: acute and chronic cerebrovascular diseases; cognitive decline and dementia; Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders; multiple sclerosis; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other motor neuron diseases; traumatic brain injury; cerebellar ataxia | Textbook, slides, any additional material |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Oral exam. Elements to be evaluated: relevance of the answers, quality of their contents, ability to connect with other topics within the program, ability to report examples, quality of technical language, and overall expressive ability.
To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, students can request a meeting in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measure, according to the educational goals and specific needs. In this case, it is advisable to contact the CInAP (Centre for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or SLD) professor of the Department where the Degree Course is included.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Describe the most frequent speech disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease and the main speech therapy strategies
What are the principles of speech therapy of the patient with severe traumatic brain injury?
Dysphagia in ALS: assessent and treatment/rehabilitation