39173 - Seminar 1 (BO)

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. 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.

- 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.

- 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. Hints of AAC

- Executive functions: theory, hints of rehabilitation and presentation of clinical cases

- Cognitive-behavioral disorders in severe acquired brain injuries

Readings/Bibliography

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

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

- La riabilitazione neuropsicologica. Premesse teoriche e applicazioni cliniche. Anna Mazzucchi 2020

Teaching methods

Teaching methods of face-to-face lessons

Discussion of clinical cases

Assessment methods

The verification of learning takes place through a final exam, which ascertains the acquisition of the expected knowledge and skills.

The exam is oral. The student will be asked 3 questions, each of which will be able to investigate a topic of the theory. Eligibility will be conferred.

Teaching tools

- Slides 

- Reference guidelines

In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires all students to carry out modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode and participation in the third module of specific training on safety and health in the places of study / internship.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

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