This course is aimed at training students to:
Consolidate previously acquired skills in the intervention among critical and chronic patients;
Update their knowledge on new respiratory intervention protocols in acute and chronic respiratory failure;
Evaluate and analyse strategies of Respiratory Physiotherapy addressed to respiratory dysfunctions in acute and chronic patients;
Analyse the findings of the assessment in order to determine the capacities of the patient with acute and chronic respiratory failure;
Understand the biological, physical and behavioural sciences that support the acute and chronic respiratory failure;
Analyse and critically assess the evidence on non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) and criteria for success and failure;
Analyse, develop and understand different models of intervention in Physiotherapy in acute and chronic respiratory failure;
Contribute for the development of Respiratory Physiotherapy in the area of acute and chronic respiratory failure through the creation, implementation and diffusion of new knowledge and new practices;
Analyse the psychometric features of different measures and assessment instruments in the area of acute and chronic respiratory failure
| 1º Ano | ||
|---|---|---|
| Unidade curricular | Período | ECTS |
| Principles And Evidence In Acute Respiratory Failure | Winter Semester | |
| Principles And Evidence In Chronic Respiratory Failure | Winter Semester | |
Who should apply:
1. Owners of a Bachelor of Science degree or other legally equivalent diploma in Health or allied areas;
2. Owners of a foreign academic degree in Health or allied areas, awarded after completion of an undergraduate programme organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process and issued by a State adhering to this Process;
3. Owners of a foreign academic degree that might be recognized, by the Technical and Scientific Council, as fulfilling the objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy of ESTSP;
4. Owners of an academic, scientific or professional resume that might be recognized, by the Technical and Scientific Council, as a certification of capacity to attend this study programme
