Renewing Rehabilitation Networks (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to:
- analyse the formation of rehabilitation networks
- building an effective rehabilitation network based on needs and targets
- 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 both individual and environmental change processes
A rehabilitation network as a system governed by acts, decrees and social contracts
Elements of a good rehabilitation network
Utilising technology to improve rehabilitation in the service network

Location and time

Spring semester 2024, Myllypuro Campus

Materials

The learning materials for the course can be found on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Co-creation, Study conversation, Independent online-learning, Group work, Workshop, Seminar

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

-

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

n/a

Further information

More details and material related to study module are found in Moodle.

The use and documentation of productive language models are instructed separately in each assignment of the study module.

Prior studies:
The Changing Paradigms of Rehabilitation

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.
The aim is set together, and it guides the collaboration.
Managing change:
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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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 methods and criteria

n/a

Qualifications

The Changing Paradigms of Rehabilitation

Objective

Students are able to:
- analyse the formation of rehabilitation networks
- building an effective rehabilitation network based on needs and targets
- 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 both individual and environmental change processes
A rehabilitation network as a system governed by acts, decrees and social contracts
Elements of a good rehabilitation network
Utilising technology to improve rehabilitation in the service network

Qualifications

The Changing Paradigms of Rehabilitation