Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE POD4011

 
TITLE Podogeriatrics

 
UM LEVEL 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course

 
MQF LEVEL 6

 
ECTS CREDITS 4

 
DEPARTMENT Podiatry

 
DESCRIPTION In this subject students will study in detail the lower extremity problems of specific groups which are seen in podiatric practice, as well as issues involved in dealing with these groups of clients.

Objectives:

At the end of the module students will be able to:
- Show an understanding of the podiatric manifestations, treatment and management of a wide range of medical conditions which affect the lower extremity.
- Show an understanding in podogeriatrics, their specific needs and how lower extremity conditions related to this particular age group are managed.
- Identify and critically discuss recent research studies in the various subjects covered in this module.
- Describe the importance of health education and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.
- Identify and critically discuss recent research studies in the lower extremity problems.

Content:

Podogeriatrics
- Skin and nail changes
- Foot deformity in the elderly
    - Mobility
- General physical and mental influences
- Systemic medication
    - Steroids
- Vascular impairment
    - Drainage
    - Supply defects
- Ulceration
    - Aetiology
- Neoplasia
    - Malignant lesions
    - Non-malignant lesions
- Podiatry provision for elderly patients
    - Domiciliary care
    - Institutional care
- Management
    - Maintenance of sterility

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Examination (2 Hours) SEM2 Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S Andrew Scicluna

 

 
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