Occupational therapy

Assistive Technologies and Environmental Adaptations Use of assistive technologies to improve autonomy. Design and implementation of environmental adaptations. Rehabilitation in Pediatric, Psychiatric, Geriatric, Occupational Therapy and Eating Disorders Therapeutic strategies for the management of eating disorders. Approaches for nutritional and psychological support. Occupational Therapy in Oncology Interventions for oncology patients. Techniques for symptom management and improvement of quality of life. Occupational Therapy and School Inclusion Approaches for the inclusion of children with disabilities in schools. Strategies for the adaptation of school activities. Occupational Therapy and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Techniques for functional recovery and improvement of aerobic capacity. Occupational Therapy and Caregiver Support Support strategies for caregivers of patients with disabilities. Stress management techniques and burnout prevention. Occupational Therapy and Vocational Rehabilitation Interventions for the reintegration of patients with disabilities into the workplace. Strategies for workplace adaptation and occupational support.

Basic knowledge of occupational therapy and completion of introductory courses.

Each module will offer a selection of specific texts provided by the lecturers during the course.

mandatory attendance

Written exam with multiple choice questions

Recent articles and publications from academic journals such as "American Journal of Occupational Therapy" and "British Journal of Occupational Therapy". Manuals and textbooks suggested by lecturers based on the topics covered in the seminars.

The Course is structured in 40 hours of lectures, divided into lessons of 2, 4 or 5 hours according to the academic calendar. Seminars and Lectures: Lectures and seminars conducted by field experts. Group Discussions: Discussion sessions and in-depth analysis of case studies and recent research. Practical Activities: Practical exercises and thematic workshops. Individual Projects: Completion of individual projects on specific topics chosen by the student.

Seminar activities include: Participation in thematic sessions on current rehabilitation issues. Presentation and discussion of scientific papers or complex clinical cases. Comparison of different methodological and theoretical approaches. Interdisciplinary lectures and contributions from invited experts.

Basic knowledge of research methodology and ability to read and interpret scientific papers in English.

Taylor, R. R. (2020). Kielhofner’s Model of Human Occupation: Theory and Application (6th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. Schell, B. A. B., Gillen, G., & Scaffa, M. E. (2019). Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy (13th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. Selected scientific papers and international guidelines provided during the seminars.

Mandatory. Attendance is required to obtain credit and course completion.

Assessment is based on active participation, quality of the oral presentation or assigned topic, and critical analysis of the discussed material. A pass/fail grade (idoneity) is awarded upon achievement of the learning outcomes.

Seminar lectures, student presentations, group discussions, and guest lectures by professionals or researchers.