39173 - Seminar 1 (IM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student possesses the ability to apply knowledge and understanding on neuropsychological and behavioral disorders related to CNS pathologies. He knows the general concepts of clinical neuropsychology and the physiotherapeutic implications of neuropsychological disorders, as well as the rehabilitation objectives and the phases of recovery.

Course contents

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND REHABILITATION

- Introduction to Neuropsychology: definition and importance in the context of the Rehabilitation Project and Program

- Attention: basic processes of attention, attention disorders in vascular and traumatic brain injuries. Outline of cognitive rehabilitation and presentation of clinical cases.

- Visual-spatial deficits: Neglect and constructive apraxia. Notes on rehabilitation and presentation of clinical cases.

- Memory: Short Term Memory, Long Term Memory, learning processes, consolidation, re-enactment. Disorders of memory functions in vascular, traumatic and post-anoxic lesions. Notes on rehabilitation.

- Disease awareness disorders: explicit and implicit awareness. Implications of anosognosia in the recovery of autonomy. Description of clinical cases.

- Apraxia: description of apraxic disorders, clinical forms of apraxia. Notes on rehabilitation.

- Language in patients with brain injury: Neurological basis of language. Disorders of speech and language. Aphasia. Notes on rehabilitation and presentation of clinical cases. Hints of AAC

- Executive functions: theory, hints of rehabilitation and presentation of clinical cases - Cognitive-behavioral disorders in severe acquired brain injuries

Readings/Bibliography

- Manuale di Neuropsicologia G. Vallar, C. Papagno, Il Mulino, 2007

- Neuropsicologia dei lobi frontali Sindromi disesecutive e disturbi del comportamento D. Grossi, L. Trojano, 2005

- Afasia post-stroke C. Flosi, 2021

- La riabilitazione delle gravi cerebrolesioni acquisite. Percorsi sanitario-assistenziali, complessità gestionale, evidenza dei risultati, A. Mazzucchi 2011

Teaching methods

- Frontal lessons

- Clinical case videos

Assessment methods

The verification of learning takes place through a final exam, which verifies the acquisition of the knowledge and skills expected by carrying out a written test lasting 30 minutes carried out without the help of notes or books. The test consists of 31 multiple choice questions with one or more correct answers, with 1 point for each correct question and 0 points for each incorrect or not given answer. The questions will relate to the concepts learned during the theoretical and practical lessons.

Teaching tools

Slides and manuals

Office hours

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