Basic MSK assessment skills Flashcards
1
Q
what are the four basic assessment skills?
A
- subjective and objective examinations
- identifying key problems
- goal setting
- treatment planning, outcome measures
2
Q
what is case based learning?
A
- links theory to practice through the application of knowledge to the cases, using inquiry- based learning methods
3
Q
what are the benefits of case- based learning?
A
^ clinical knowledge
^ teamwork
^ clinical skills
^ practice behaviour
^ patient outcomes
4
Q
what is the process of case based learning?
A
- encounter case
- identify learning needs
- study
- apply new knowledge to the case
- reflect on learning
5
Q
what is the clinical reasoning for patient management process?
A
- collect information
- generate hypothesis
- test hypothesis
- diagnosis
- treatment
6
Q
what are the 7 key information points to study?
A
- epidemiology
- aetiology
- anatomy
- pathophysiology
- clinical features
- physiotherapy management
- medical management
7
Q
what is epidemiology?
A
- how often does the condition occur and to which groups or populations?
- who, when and where?
8
Q
what is aetiology?
A
- what are the causes or risk factors
9
Q
what is anatomy?
A
- which structures are affected?
- how does this influence function?
10
Q
what is pathophysiology?
A
- what is the mechanism of injury for this condition?
- which pathophysiological process occurs?
11
Q
what are clinical features?
A
- what subjective symptoms may a person with this condition describe to you?
- what observable features may you see in a person with this condition?
12
Q
what is physiotherapy management?
A
- how is this condition diagnosed and managed by a physiotherapist ?
13
Q
what is medical management?
A
- what medical investigations may be used to diagnose this condition?
- what medical or surgical interventions may be used to manage this condition?
