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12362 (v.3) OT 305 - Rehabilitation


 

Area:

School of Occupational Therapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Introduction to common hand injuries and conditions requiring occupational therapy rehabilitation. Assessments and interventions used in hand rehabilitation with a focus on the fabrication of static and dynamic splinting. Introduction to theories on acute and chronic pain. Assessments and interventions used in pain management.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Demonstrate the ability to explain common hand conditions and injuries and wound healing as a foundation for occupational therapy intervention. Select and apply appropriate assessment toolsand treatment modalities in pain and hand rehabilitation using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Select and fabricate a range of common static and dynamic splints using appropriate methods and materials.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Cohen I.K., Diegelman R.F. and Lindblad W.J., (1992), Wound Healing - Biomechanical and Clinical Aspects, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co. Dellon A.L., (1981), Evaluation of Sensibility and Re-Education of Sensation in the Hand, Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Fess E.E. and Phillips C.A., (1987), Hand splinting - Principles and Methods, St. Louis, C.V. Mosby Company. Green D.P., (1988), Operative Hand Surgery - Volumes 1, 2 and 3, New York, Churchill Livingstone. Hunter J.M., Schneider L.H., Mackin E.J.and Callahan A.O., (eds.), (1990), Rehabilitation of the Hand, 3rd ed.,St. Louis, C.V. Mosby and Company. Tubiana R., (ed.), (1981), The Hand - Volumes I, II, III, and IV, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders. Wilton J., (1997), Hand Splinting Principles of Design and Fabrication, London, W.B. Saunders. Bonica J., (1990), The Management of Pain, Volumes 1 and 2, Pennsylvania, Lea and Febiger. Travell J.G. and Simmons D.G., (1992), Video Series on Trigger Point Therapy. Turk D.G. and Melzack R., (eds.), (1992), Handbook of Pain Assessment, New York, Guilford Press. Wall P. and Melzack R., (eds.), (1994), Textbook of Pain, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.

Unit Texts:

Strong, J., (1996), Chronic Pain - The Occupational Therapist's Perspective, New York, Churchill Livingstone. Wilton J., (1997), Hand Splinting Principles of Design and Fabrication, Sydney, W.B. Saunders. Fowler B.V., Liddiard K. and Packer T., (2002), Introduction to Orthotic Fabrication Techniques, School of Occupational Therapy, Curtin University of Technology.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 30%, Short test 20%, Written exam 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y Y
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y Y

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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