- Docente: Mauro Giacobazzi
- Credits: 1
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student knows the principles of ergonomics and safety according to the current legislative framework, and has the ability to assist the person during the transfers and the posture changes.
Course contents
Theoretical principles.
Fundamental postures and gestures.
The bed activities (Rolling, translation, straightening, lowering, etc.).
Transfers.
Readings/Bibliography
Dotte P ., Metodo di movimentazione dei malati. Ergomotricità nel campo della cura. Piccin, 2008
Teaching methods
Lectures (2 hours).
Practical demonstration of some tasks.
Practical exercises in simulation and with roles alternation (patient / operator):
- Gesture education and clinical applications in selected manual handling tasks;
- Use of technical aids.
Assessment methods
Test with multiple-choice questions
Practice exam in simulation
Teaching tools
PC, projector, lectures slides supplied by the teacher Hospital beds or tables, possibly adjustable in height, with sheets, pillows, sleepers as needed, wheelchairs or chairs.
Aids for handling.
Office hours
See the website of Mauro Giacobazzi