Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to take a more in-depth approach to an area of neuromuscular rehabilitation to enhance the integration of diagnosis specific learning with treatment interventions utilizing concept maps and evidence-based research.
Procedures: The student will complete:
- Research paper (3 pages minimum) maximum 4 pages
Students will be assigned a neuromuscular disease topic with a corresponding case scenario, specific to the topic, to assist them in integrating the knowledge gained regarding the disease process into treatment interventions. Students will analyze the case/diagnosis utilizing evidence-based research to assist them in the selection and support of appropriate interventions for their case study. The information will be compiled into a research paper for submission and completion of this assignment.
Research Paper
The research paper must include an introduction, a discussion of the diagnosis itself, identification and description of 2 patient problems/deficits including physiologic effects of deficits on patient’s function, selection, and description of 2 appropriate interventions for the case. The conclusion must summarize all material as well as discuss how the research affects patient care in physical therapy.
Reference must support the efficacy of the interventions you selected as well as the information you report regarding the diagnosis and physiology of deficits.
Format of the Case Study Research Paper
- Follow rubric for format and references
- Be sure to include all of the references that you cite, including at least 1 source that gave you information about the diagnosis. A minimum of 2 peer-reviewed (scholarly) research articles and 1 book must be used and cited correctly to support information discussed/reported in the paper.
- Include the 1st page of your research articles in what you upload to Canvas for submission.
Your grade will reflect in part the degree to which you comply with the guidelines outlined in the rubric.
