Evaluation of the Cardio-respiratory and Diagnostic Function of Physiotherapy
Code: 102972Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy | OP | 4 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Stefania Spiliopoulou
- Email :
- stefaniathomais.spiliopoulou@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Bernat Planas Pascual
- Gonzalo Ballesteros Reviriego
- Ana Isabel Mayer Frutos
- Alba Gomez Garrido
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
To have knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiorespiratory system, necessary to be able to interpret the physiopathology of cardiorespiratory diseases and thus to be able to consider a functional assessment algorithm to reach the diagnosis of physiotherapy.
Have basic knowledge of physiotherapeutic evaluation and treatment in these diseases.
Knowledge of English that allows the student to carry out bibliographic research and critical reading of scientists articles.
Objectives
In the last years, there has been an improvement in the pathophysiological knowledge of heart disease respiratory and critical illness, which has led to great medical progress, both in the field of diagnostic tests already they are image, clinical, functional and / or laboratory as well as therapeutic. Thank you, the survival and prognosis of these diseases, which increases the treatment needs rehabilitator in this area and the improvement of the preventive measures to promote good habits cardiosaludables and improve quality of life.
This subject intends to deepen the knowledge and clinical skills of functional assessment cardiorespiratory, both in the field of anamnesis, semiology, physical examination and complementary tests that
cardiorespiratory, both in the field of anamnesis, semiology, physical examination and complementary tests that allow to be able to make a correct physiotherapeutic diagnosis in the different cardiorespiratory and critical illness pathologies and so we can treat them therapeutically in the most appropriate way.
Learning outcomes
- Describe and apply advanced assessment procedures in physiotherapy in order to determine the degree of damage to the chest and possible functional repercussions.
- Solve problems.
- Work in teams.
- Display critical reasoning skills.
- Show sensitivity to environmental issues.
- Use physiotherapy to treat clinical cases involving chest pathologies.
- Describe the circumstances that can influence priorities when using physiotherapy to treat chest pathologies.
- Enumerate the different types of material and apparatus used in physiotherapy treatment of chest pathologies.
- Identify situations in which a change or improvement is needed.
- Analyse a situation and identify its points for improvement.
- Propose new methods or well-founded alternative solutions.
- Weigh up the risks and opportunities of suggestions for improvement: one's own and those of others.
- Propose new ways to measure success or failure when implementing innovative proposals or ideas.
- Explain the explicit or implicit code of practice of one's own area of knowledge.
- Critically analyse the principles, values and procedures that govern the exercise of the profession.
- Consider how gender stereotypes and roles impinge on the exercise of the profession.
- Communicate using language that is not sexist.
- Identify the principal forms of sex- or gender-based inequality present in society.
- Weigh up the impact of any long- or short-term difficulty, harm or discrimination that could be caused to certain persons or groups by the actions or projects.
Contents
Theoretical and practical program
1. Semiology of the respiratory system (anamnesis and physical examination)
2. Assessment of respiratory functional tests (spirometry, lung volumes, pulmonary diffusion, bronchodilator test)
3. Assessment of gasometry, oxygen saturation and capnography
4. Assessment of the strength of the respiratory musculature and cough
5. Functional assessment of the exercise capacity: field tests (six-minute walk test, shuttle test, stairs test) and laboratory tests (cardiopulmonary exercise test)
6. Imaging test in pulmonary diseases
7. Diagnosis of physiotherapy according to the pathologies: patient with obstructive pathologies / patient with bronchial hypersecretion / patient with neuromuscular pathology and / or thoracic box deformities / surgical patient
8. Physiotherapeutic assessment of the critical patient: semiology and how to evaluate muscle strength
9. Assessment of dyspnea perception and fatigue
10. Assessment of sarcopenia, frailty and malnutration
11. Assessment of peripheral muscle
12. Assessment of quality of life
13. Assessment of physical activity and physical exercise
14. Semiology of the cardiovascular system (anamnesis and physical examination)
15.Assessment of hemodynamic parameters and their relation to exercise
16. Electrocardiogram basic evaluation and electrical changes with exercises
17. Evaluation of cardiac stress test and utility in cardiac rehabilitation
18. Other cardiological diagnostic tests (echocardiography, Holter, cardiac MRI, etc.)
19. Assessment of aerobic function with cardiopulmonary exercise testing in the patient who have to do a training program
20. Diagnosis of physiotherapy according to the pathologies: ischemic heart disease / heart failure / pathologies tributary of cardiac surgery
21. Relationship of the alteration of cough with phonation and dysphagia
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LABORATORY PRACTICES (PLAB) | 8 | 0.32 | |
| PREPARATION OF WRITTEN WORKS | 30 | 1.2 | |
| CLINICAL CASES SEMINARS (SCC) | 12 | 0.48 | |
| THEORY(TE) | 20 | 0.8 | |
| SELF- STUDY | 74 | 2.96 |
The subject is distributed in theoretical, clinical cases seminars and practical classes.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistance and active participation in class and seminars | 5% | 0 | 0 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
| Practical evaluation: structured objective evaluation | 30% | 2 | 0.08 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
| Written evaluation: multiple choice items and long answer test questions. | 40% | 2 | 0.08 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
| Delivery of written reports / work and oral defense. | 25% | 2 | 0.08 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
Description of the evaluation system.
Theoretical exam [NE] (40% of the final grade):
-Evaluation written through objective tests of selection of multiple choice items: 40 questions with 4 possible answers, only one will be correct. The correct answers are worth 1 point and each wrong answer it remains 0.33 points.
It must be approved with a 5.
Practical exam [NP] (30% of the final grade):
- Practical type evaluation through structured objective evaluation: The clinical ability will be assessed at the application of the different functional valuation tools to solve the situation posed and power to arrive at a correct physiotherapeutic diagnosis.
Written work and oral presentation. [NT] (25% of the mark).
Delivery of reports / written papers and oral defense.
Participation in classes / forums [PR] (5% of the final mark).
Attendance and active participation in class and seminars.
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All the evaluable tests must be approved to be able to pass the subject.
([NE] · 0.4) + ([NP] · 0.3) + ([NT] · 0.25) + ([PR] · 0.05) = FINAL NOTE
Student that fail only one part of the subject, may opt for a recovery test.
When the student can not provide sufficient evidences of evaluation in the act will be given this subject as not evaluable.
Assistance to the SCC and the PLAB must be a minimum of 85%.
The ERASMUS students who come to the UAB will be evaluated according to the same criteria as the rest of students
This course does not provide for a single-assessment system.
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Evaluation activities
Title Weight Hours ECTS Results of learning.
Attendance and active participation in class and seminars.
Practical type evaluation through structured objective evaluation.
Evaluation written through objective tests of selection of items of multiple choice
Multiple questions and essay questions.
Delivery of reports / written papers and oral defense.
In case of failing, the student can take a second-chance examination.
Use of AI: For this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively for support tasks, such as literature searches or information retrieval. Students must clearly identify which parts have been generated using this technology, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these tools have influenced both the process and the final outcome of the assignment. Failure to disclose the use of AI in this assessed activity will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a partial or full penalty in the assignment grade, or more severe sanctions in serious cases.
Bibliography
1. Terry Des Jardins, George G Burton. Clinical manifestations and assessment of respiratory disease. Mosby. 2011
2. Colegio Americano de Medicina del Deporte. Manual ACSM para la valoración y prescripción del ejercicio. 3ed. Ed Paidotribo. 2014
3. Douglas G, Nico F, Robertson C. Mcleod Exploración clínica. Elseiver. 2014
4. Cabrera F, Gómez-Doblas J. Electrocardiografia: interpretación práctica del ECG. Panamericana.2015
5. Dubin D. Interpretación ECG. Masson. 207
6. Localzo J. Harrison: Neumologia y cuidados intensivos. Mc Graw Hill. 2013
7. Jimenez M. Cardiologia y neumologia. Diagnóstico y tratamiento médico. Marban. 2012
8. Wassermann K. Principles of exercise testing and interpretation. Lippincot. 2011
9. Antman E, Sabatine M. Tratamiento de la patologia cardiovascular. Elseiver 2014
10. Pleguezuelos E. Principios en Rehabilitación cardíaca. Panamericana. 2010
11. AACPVR. Guidelines for cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention programs. 2013
12. AACPVR. Guideline for guidelines por pulmonary rehabilitation programs. 2011
13. Netter, Sistema Respiratorio. Barcelona: Ed. Masson, 2000. Patiño Restrepo, JF. Gases sanguíneos, fisiología de la respiración e insuficiencia respiratoria aguda.Panamericana; 2005.
14. SEPAR. MANUAL SEPAR DE PROCEDIMIENTOS. Procedimientos de evaluación función pulmonar (I). LUZAN, editor. Madrid; 2002.
15. SEPAR. MANUAL SEPAR DE PROCEDIMIENTOS. Procedimientos de evalución función pulmonar (II). PERMANYER, editor. Barcelona; 2004.
16. Webb. Imanología Torácica. Radiologia pulmonar y cardiovascular.Amolca. 2013
17. McConnell A. Respiratory Muscle Training. Theory and Practice. 1a Edició. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2013
18. Benito S. Fundamentos de Ventilación Mecánica. 1. Edición. MARGE BOOKS, 2012
19. Abeytua M. Comprendiendo la ergometría con gases. 1 Edición. SPORT CARDIOLOGY. 2019
20 Rehabilitación Respiratoria Edición Panamericana 2025
21 Rehabilitación Cardiaca Edición Panamericana 2025
Software
Microssoft: Teams, Power point, adobat Acrobat, word, wooclap
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 301 | Catalan | first semester | afternoon |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 301 | Catalan | first semester | afternoon |
| (SCC) Clinical case seminars | 301 | Catalan | first semester | afternoon |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 302 | Catalan | first semester | afternoon |
| (SCC) Clinical case seminars | 302 | Catalan | first semester | afternoon |