Theoretical Foundations of Rehabilitation

Code

REHB4001

School

Rehabilitation and Ageing

Level

4

Credits

20

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

This module provides an overview of concepts central to all forms of rehabilitation. Students will be introduced to an understanding of disability from different perspectives: models of disability, the biopsychosocial model and the WHO conceptual framework. Links between theory, research and practice in rehabilitation will be considered. The module will cover research issues in rehabilitation research, focusing particularly on complex interventions, evaluating interventions and measuring outcome. The module will also discuss how research evidence informs approaches to rehabilitation. Examples of rehabilitation in practice in different conditions from psychological and multidisciplinary perspectives will be included. The module will consider the spectrum of rehabilitation, reviewing the broad range of health and social contexts in which rehabilitation occurs.

Target Students

LBR

Classes

• One 6-hour lecture each week for 5 weeks

Eight weekly lectures and directed reading.

Assessment

• 100% Assignment: 4,000 word written assignment

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

1. The theoretical basis of rehabilitation psychology.

2. Scientific evidence and methods relevant to rehabilitation.

3. The management mood and behaviour problems in rehabilitation settings.

4. Understanding of practical issues in the design of interventions.

5. The processes in making rehabilitation practice evidence based.

6. Psychological models of assessment and rehabilitation.

Intellectual Skills:

1. Analyse and interpret evidence.

2. Display the skills of problem-solving and reasoning.

3. Demonstrate independence of thought.

4. Appraise critically and evaluate the findings of rehabilitation research.

5. Critically evaluate alternative methods of assessment and treatment in rehabilitation practice.

6. Problem-solve in relation to psychological, social and contextual issues in rehabilitation.

Professional / Practical skills

1. Written communication and presentation.

2. Time management.

3. Ability to design and evaluate intervention programmes in rehabilitation based on research evidence.

Transferable Skills:

1. Communicate effectively in writing.

2. Search and retrieve information from databases and the Internet.

3. Ability to critically evaluate research literature.

4. Ability to integrate information from diverse sources and show breadth of vision.

5. Problem solve in rehabilitation psychology.

Conveners

• Dr Kathryn Radford