8 ECTS credits
240 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 6023159FNW for working students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
During the theory lessons, the concepts and topics listed below are explained at an advanced level, as a continuation of the course 'Evidence-based clinical reasoning in manual therapy: upper quadrant' from the Musculoskeletal REVAKI graduation course, manual therapy option, forming the bridge between theory and practice,.
During the practical exercises, students are made aware of the (scientific) foundation of their actions and trained to be critical of choices they make within the diagnostic and therapeutic process. Learned skills should be practiced in practice groups. Gaining experience regarding the search, assessment and implementation of peer reviewed literature is done through group assignments. Through solving cases, the learned knowledge and skills are implemented in a methodical and problem-based manner.
Topics:
Advanced Clinical Reasoning: Screening-Diagnostics-Prognostics-Therapy of nonspecific problems in the region high-CWK/mid- and low-CWK/TWK/shoulder girdle/elbow/wrist hand
Advanced Clinical Reasoning: Screening-Diagnosis-Prognosis-Therapy of specific problems in the high-CWK/mid- and low-CWK/TWK/shoulder girdle/elbow/wrist-hand region
Examination, mobilization and manipulation techniques region high-CWK/mid- and low-CWK/TWK/shoulder girdle/elbow/wrist-hand
High-complex problems: psychosocial factors, mechanical relationships between CWK/TWK and upper extremity, co/multimorbidity
Mechanistic reasoning in manual therapy
Advanced critical appraisal and design design of systematic reviews into treatment effectiveness
Critical appraisal of prediction models and primary studies of economic evaluation
A study manual with background information and preparation and processing assignments is provided separately for the theory lessons and practical exercises.
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The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Practical Exam determines 66% of the final mark.
Other Exam determines 34% of the final mark.
Within the Practical Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The theoretical part is tested in writing via a Critically Appraised Topic on a therapeutic question based on a complex clinical scenario of a case in the region of high-CWK/mid- and low-CWK/TWK/shoulder girdle/elbow/wrist hand. Assessment takes place with a grade out of 20.
For the practical part, assessment is oral via analysis of a case study (diagnosis, prognosis and therapy) with additional assignments on manual therapy skills. Students receive a grade out of 10 for the clinical reasoning part and for the practical skills part; both grades add up to a grade out of 20. If a grade lower than 4/10 is obtained on either part, this will be the final grade for the practical part.
The student passes when the total score on the sum of the practical part and the theory part is at least 10/20. The score of the practical part weighs twice in the calculation of the grade. If a grade lower than 8/20 is obtained on either part, this will be the final grade.
If the student is successful on either part (theoretical or practical part), the grade obtained is carried over to the second term or the next academic year.
Attendance of at least 80% in the practical classes is required for admission to the examination.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Manual Therapy: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)