| Area: |
School of Physiotherapy |
| Credits: |
25.0 |
| Contact Hours: |
4.0 |
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| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** |
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| Lecture: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
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| Syllabus: |
Provides advanced knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of micturation and defaecation. Includes knowledge of different forms of urinary incontinence, including childhood incontinence. Covers ano-rectal dysfunction, constipation and faecal incontinence. Introduces the topics of male incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Provides for the development of advanced clinical skills in the assessment and management of patients with incontinence and related disorders. Develops an advanced understanding of outcome measures relevant to the management of incontinence. Encourages the development of advanced clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases involving various forms of incontinence. |
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| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** |
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| Field of Education: | 061701 Physiotherapy |
| Funding Cluster: | 06 - Computing, Built Environment, Health |
| SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. |
