Communication in Physiotherapy

Comunicação em Fisioterapia

Curse code:9504212

Sónia Vicente

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

At the end of the course students should be able to:

• Describe the several explanatory models of communication;
• Describe the systemic model of communication;
• Identify the characteristics of several models of care in physical therapy in particular the model of patient-centered intervention;
• Record and analyze communication episodes within the clinical practice of physical therapists
• Identify potentially problematic interactions
• Develop communication strategies in order to enhance effective interactions, involving patients in decision making, establishing therapeutic alliances, encouraging self care
• Design, implement and develop physical therapy models of intervention based on the relationship developed with the users, aiming at the sharing and construction of meanings

Syllabus:

1. GENERAL THEORY OF COMMUNICATION
   Explanatory models of communication
   Elements of Communication
   Written communication
   Verbal communication
   The non-verbal communication
   The use of space
   Health Communication - Systemic Approach
2. THE BODY IN THERAPEUTIC INTERACTIONS
   The socio-cultural interactions in the regulation of body
   The disabled body
   Management of the disability meanings
3. INTER PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES IN HEALTH
4. ANALYZE OF PROBLEMATIC SITUATIONS BY AUTOSCOPY
   Roll play - Interactions between Physiotherapist /patient

Suggested Bibliography:

• Corney R (Ed.) (2000) O Desenvolvimento das Perícias de Comunicação e Aconselhamento na Medicina. Lisboa, Climepsi.
• Fulford KWM, ERSSER S, HOPE T (1996) Essential Practice in Patient-Centered Care. Oxford Blackwell Science.
• Reynolds F (2005) Communication and Clinical Effectiveness in Rehabilitation. London, Elsevier.
• Servellen G (2009) Communication skills for health care professional: Concepts and techniques. 2nd ed., Ontario, Jones and Bartlett.