Renewing rehabilitation networksLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to:
– analyse the formation of rehabilitation networks;
– form a needs-based and effective rehabilitation network;
– assess the significance of networks that have been developed and the related benefits and challenges for the rehabilitation process of different clients and client groups;
– make use of technology within rehabilitation networks.

Content

A rehabilitation network in individual and environmental change processes
A rehabilitation network as an integrated whole of the client’s objectives and functions
A rehabilitation network as a system governed by acts, decrees and social contracts
Elements of a good rehabilitation network: availability, accessibility, involvement and participation
Rehabilitation networks for different clients and for people working in different operating environments
Health informatics in support of the service network

Qualifications

The changing paradigms of rehabilitation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Understanding a client
The client’s voice is heard.
Common ethical values guide activities.
Activities forming a coherent whole are produced combining complex issues in a one-faceted way.

Managing change
The common aim and functioning are agreed on and implemented side by side.

Good present practices are analysed and applied.

Existing networks are utilised.
Change is merely stated when assessed.

An encouraging
atmosphere is built up.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Understanding a client
The client’s participation is enabled.
Ethicalness is shown in client interaction.
Activities forming a coherent whole are produced together with the client in a multi-faceted way, crossing boundaries.

Managing change
The aim is set together, and it guides the collaboration.
Change processes are implemented in a controlled way, renewing present practices.
Activities involve boundary crossing in networks.
Prerequisites for functioning, the process and outcomes are assessed in a way that guides functioning.
An open and confidential atmosphere is built up.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Understanding a client
The client is considered an active actor and developing partner. The client’s needs guide common development.

The common value base is defined in relation to activities.

Professionals and clients together build up meaningful activities forming a whole, to strengthen the clients’ well-being and functional ability.

Managing change
The aim is set in a joint process, and functioning is based on partnership and shared understanding.
The future is predicted, and innovations are made.
Crossing boundaries renews networks.
Assessment is implemented predictably, developing activities.
A creative and innovative atmosphere is built up.