NEWS

 

Good news – the project has been positively evaluated by the National Agency

The National Agency has completed the analysis of the final report of the project entitled: Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools – TEACH, no. 2018-1-PL01-KA203-051084. The project was evaluated positively and was recognized as an example of good practice and is intended to serve other institutions as a source of inspiration.

 

“Introduction and results of the European project Erasmus+ TEACH: Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools”

You will find several Didactic Units distributed in four modules:

  • Biomechanics foundation of the locomotor system
  • Functional Evaluation: concept and methodology
  • Biomechanics of Spine
  • Biomechanics of Gait

How to proceed to use the materials?

Go to the website https://teach.ibv.org/ and create a user.

 

Intro video for the module:

1. Biomechanics foundation of the locomotor system

  • DIDACTIC UNIT A (TOPIC: MOVEMENTS)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT B (TOPIC: FORCES AND PRESSURES)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT C (TOPIC: PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNS AND MORPHOMETRIC PARAMETERS)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D 1 (TOPIC: TECHNIQUES FOR THE INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS AND FORCES)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT E 1 (TOPIC: TECHNIQUES FOR THE INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNS AND ANTHROPOMETRIC AND MORPHOMETRIC PARAMETERS. HOW CAN I MEASURE PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNS?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT E 2 (TOPIC: TECHNIQUES FOR THE INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNS AND ANTHROPOMETRIC AND MORPHOMETRIC PARAMETERS. WHAT ARE THE APPLICATIONS OF THE ANALYSIS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNS?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT E 3 (TOPIC: TECHNIQUES FOR THE INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNS AND ANTHROPOMETRIC AND MORPHOMETRIC PARAMETERS. HOW CAN I MEASURE MORPHOMETRIC AND ANTHROPOMETRIC PARAMETERS?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT E 4 (TOPIC: TECHNIQUES FOR THE INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNS AND ANTHROPOMETRIC AND MORPHOMETRIC PARAMETERS. WHAT ARE THE APPLICATIONS OF THE ANALYSIS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC AND MORPHOMETRIC PARAMETERS?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT F 1 (TOPIC: REQUIREMENTS OF A BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT SYSTEM. CONCEPTS OF VALIDITY, RELIABILITY AND ACCURACY. WHAT FEATURES SHOULD AN APPROPRIATE BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT SYSTEM COUNT ON?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT F 2 (TOPIC: REQUIREMENTS OF A BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT SYSTEM. CONCEPTS OF VALIDITY, RELIABILITY AND ACCURACY. WHAT DO VALIDITY, RELIABILITY AND ACCURACY MEAN AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?)

 

2. Functional Evaluation: concept and methodology

  • DIDACTIC UNIT A (TOPIC: CLASSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS ACCORDING TO THE ICF)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT B (TOPIC: IMPORTANCE OF FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ITS APPLICATIONS)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT C (TOPIC: CLASSIFICATION OF FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENTS AND DISABILITY)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D (TOPIC: SOCIO-HEALTH IMPACT OF DISABILITY. DISABILITY IN WORKING PLACES)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT E (TOPIC: IMPORTANCE OF COGNITIVE ABILITIES IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MOTOR TASKS AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS IN COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT F (TOPIC: FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION ASSESSMENT: CLASSICAL ASSESSMENTS VS INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS)

 

3. Biomechanics of Spine

  • DIDACTIC UNIT A (TOPIC: BIOMECHANICS OF THE NORMAL SPINE)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT B (TOPIC: BIOMECHANICAL ALTERATIONS OF THE SPINE)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT C 1 (TOPIC: HOW DO I ASSESS LUMBAR/DORSAL/CERVICAL SPINE? WHAT METHODS MAY I APPLY TO ASSESS THE FUNCTION OF THE SPINE APPROPRIATELY?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT C 2 (TOPIC: HOW DO I ASSESS LUMBAR/DORSAL/CERVICAL SPINE? WHICH CLINICAL SCALES EXIST TO ASSESS SPINE?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT C 3 (TOPIC: HOW DO I ASSESS LUMBAR/DORSAL/CERVICAL SPINE? WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE USE OF INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES VERSUS SCALES AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION IN SPINE?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D 1 (TOPIC: INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF THE SPINE. WHICH CERVICAL BIOMECHANICAL INSTRUMENTED EVALUATION PROTOCOLS EXIST?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D 2 (TOPIC: INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF THE SPINE. WHICH DORSAL AND LUMBAR BIOMECHANICAL INSTRUMENTED EVALUATION PROTOCOLS EXIST?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D 3 (TOPIC: INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF THE SPINE. HOW IS A NORMAL BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE CERVICAL SPINE? )

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D 4 (TOPIC: INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF THE SPINE. HOW IS A NORMAL BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LUMBAR SPINE?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D 5 (TOPIC: INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF THE SPINE. HOW DO I INTERPRET A BIOMECHANICS INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS REPORT IN A CASE OF SPINAL PATHOLOGY?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D 6 (TOPIC: INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF THE SPINE. IN WHICH CASES AND HOW CAN A BIOMECHANICAL INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF SPINE BE USEFUL?)

 

4. Biomechanics of Gait

  • DIDACTIC UNIT A (TOPIC: BIOMECHANICS OF THE NORMAL GAIT)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT B (TOPIC: BIOMECHANICAL ALTERATIONS IN GAIT)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT C 1 (TOPIC: HOW DO I ASSESS GAIT? WHAT METHODS MAY I APPLY TO ASSESS GAIT APPROPRIATELY?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT C 2 (TOPIC: HOW DO I ASSESS GAIT? WHAT CLINICAL SCALES EXIST TO ASSESS GAIT PERFORMANCE?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT C 3 (TOPIC: HOW DO I ASSESS GAIT? WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE USE OF INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES VERSUS SCALES AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION TO ASSESS GAIT?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D 1 (TOPIC: INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF GAIT. WHICH GAIT BIOMECHANICAL INSTRUMENTED EVALUATION PROTOCOLS EXIST?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D 2 (TOPIC: INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF GAIT. HOW IS A NORMAL BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT OF GAIT?)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D 3 (TOPIC: INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF GAIT. INTERPRETATION OF THE BIOMECHANICAL GAIT ANALYSIS IN PATHOLOGICAL CASES)

 

  • DIDACTIC UNIT D 4 (TOPIC: INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF GAIT. USEFULNESS OF BIOMECHANICAL INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS OF GAIT)

SEMINAR ON THE RESULTS OF A PROJECT

                                                   

On April 17, 2021 from 14.00 to 15.45 in the remote form using information technology took place a seminar presenting the results of the project „Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools”. The organizer of the workshop was the Silesian University of Technology and the event was held under the patronage of JM Rector of Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology.
PhD Joanna Bartnicka – International TEACH Project Manager and Professor Magdalena Hagner-Derengowska – Vice-Chancellor of Bydgoszcz University of Technology and Rector’s Plenipotentiary for Physiotherapy at Bydgoszcz University of Technology welcomed the invited guests, speakers and seminar participants.
The substantive part of the workshop consisted of four lecture panels and a discussion panel.
The first lecture on „Physiotherapy for the elderly” was given by Prof. Magdalena Hagner-Derengowska. The second lecture on the topic: „Care of persons with mobility dysfunctions” was given by PhD Katarzyna Rzepka, Plenipotentiary of the Rector for the Nursing Department at the Medical University of Warsaw. Another person who gave a presentation entitled. Another person who gave a presentation on „Accessibility of health services for people with disabilities” was Associate Professor Zdzisława Kalisz Rector’s Plenipotentiary for Dietetics, Cosmetology, Public Health.
The lectures presented an interdisciplinary approach within the framework of a holistic approach to patient diagnosis, with particular emphasis on physical, cognitive and social aspects, as well as an integrated approach to functional evaluation in elderly people based on the latest results of world scientific research. On the basis of the lectures we have listened to, it can be clearly stated that the subject of functional evaluation is increasingly included in the curricula of medical universities, which forces the teachers to seek knowledge in this area at the highest possible level and to look for teaching materials developed in a modern form both for students and the teacher. Therefore, the TEACH course developed as part of the project comprehensively covers a wide spectrum of requirements for health science teachers in order to adequately teach students of medical professions, which was further emphasised by Joanna Bartnicka in her lecture entitled „Presentation of the TEACH course and discussion of the course’s content”. Joanna Bartnicka in her lecture entitled „Presentation of the TEACH course and discussion on the conditions of participation”.
The lecture part was followed by a panel discussion, moderated by Joanna Bartnicka. During the discussion the participants could ask questions about the lectures and exchange their opinions, experiences and observations concerning the educational needs of physiotherapists, both during their studies and professional practice.
To sum up, the seminar was an interesting event with high scientific and content-related level. Moreover, it was educational for both the participants and the organizers and allowed to understand the needs and expectations concerning the adaptation and modernization of curricula in medical schools, as well as confirmed the need for unification of curricula and teaching results in European countries.
The seminar was attended by 262 persons. The seminar participants were mainly students of physiotherapy, public health, nursing, dietetics and academic teachers conducting didactic classes in physiotherapy and health sciences. Moreover, the seminar was attended by physiotherapists who run their own physiotherapy service business, physiotherapists who work in hospitals, representatives of the private sector dealing with training, representatives of medical universities in Poland
The representatives of medical universities in Poland, e.g: Silesian Medical University in Katowice, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz University, Colegium Medicum of Nicolaus Copernicus University as well as private persons.
Participation in the workshops was free of charge.

 

WEBINAR

“Introduction and results of the European project Erasmus+ TEACH: Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools”

Dates and registration links:
First Session: Wednesday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. (Europe / Madrid UTC + 1)
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3CuKWeKsTOWUe1UzFH5VSQ


Second Session: Friday, April 30 at 5:00 p.m. (Europe / Madrid UTC + 1)
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vjz50p8hQKOe1Eb29b7dJw

 

COMPLETED  STAGE OF THE PILOT COURSE

Soon they will be opened courses in four languages (english language, polish language, germany language, spanish language).

From TEACH Project we want to invite you to use the educational resources generated on Biomechanics. You can use these materials for your own training or to implement them in your own classes.

You will find several Didactic Units distributed in four modules:

  • Biomechanics foundation of the locomotor system
  • Functional Evaluation: concept and methodology
  • Biomechanics of Spine
  • Biomechanics of Gait

 

SEMINAR ON THE RESULTS OF A PROJECT

 

When: 17.04.2021                                                     

Seninar on the results of a project titled „Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools” TEACH under a patronage  of the Rector of  University of Bydgoszcz.

Link to the meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/95791183987?pwd=K1FXeXMzN3RObDFKTkJzamtMTklhUT09

 

PILOT COURSE

From March 1st until March 20th

From TEACH Project we want to invite you to use the educational resources generated on Biomechanics. You can use these materials for your own training or to implement them in your own classes.

What content does TEACH project offer?

You will find several Didactic Units distributed in four modules:

  • Biomechanics foundation of the locomotor system
  • Functional Evaluation: concept and methodology
  • Biomechanics of Spine
  • Biomechanics of Gait

How to proceed to use the materials?

  1. Go to the website https://teach.ibv.org/ and create a user.
  2. Choose the module and the teaching unit you want to use. You can access how many Didactic Units you want!
  3. Complete the Satisfaction survey available after using the materials from a Didactic Unit

INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACH LEARNING PLATFORM

The new online learning platform TEACH provides a dedicated, specialized training program on the functional analysis of the locomotor system. It is particularly relevant for teachers and students in Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The TEACH platform consists of 4 major modules:

  • Biomechanic foundations of the locomotor system
  • Functional evaluation: concept and methodology
  • Biomechanics of spine
  • Biomechanics of gait The TEACH platform is launched in an English language version, followed by a German, Polish and Spanish language versions.

The online webinar is to introduce the TEACH online platform and the corresponding Erasmus+ project. A similar webinar will be given on Monday 25th or Tuesday 26th.

The agenda of the webinar is: 1. Welcome and moderation Prof. Dr. Harm Peters, Charité Berlin, Germany, and Association of Medical Schools in Europe 2. The TEACH project: needs, aims and timeline Dr. Joanna Bartnicka, Silesian University of Technology, Poland 3. The TEACH platform: content and functionalities Cristina Herrera Ligero, Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia, Spain

The webinar will take place via ZOOM. The ZOOM link will be provided following registration.

To register use the following link

 https://dsfz-online.charite.de/teach/

 

TEACH  PROJECT: RESULTS OF THE MIDTERM MEETING

On 09.06.2020 a mid-term meeting of the TEACH project (Erasmus + program) took place using the Zoom.us messenger. Current issues related to project tasks were discussed at the meeting. Due to the state of the COVID-19 epidemic in Europe, the project duration has been extended. The new project completion date is April 30, 2020. A new project work schedule was presented at the meeting, as the implementation of some tasks was limited during the epidemic. Therefore, the deadline for submitting the final report of the TEACH project has been changed.

The current tasks implemented in the project are discussed in detail, including the design of the online platform for the pilot version, and the creation of training materials. In addition, future tasks to be carried out by the project consortium were discussed.

SILESIAN SCIENCE FESTIVAL

When: 25-27.01.2020                                                        Where:  Katowice, Poland

The 4th Silesian Science Festival took place in Katowice (Poland). Workshops were organized on the topic „See fatigue and assess its effects – the role of ergonomics in the modern world.” The workshops were enjoyed by those interested, and the young participants particularly appreciated practical exercises on the borderline of cognitive ergonomics. The results of the international TEACH project were presented during the workshop.

TEACH  PROJECT: RESULTS OF THE MIDTERM MEETING

When: 18.12.2019                                                        Where:  Berlin, Germany

      

The mid-term TEACH project meeting (Erasmus + program) was held in Berlin, in which members of the consortium from the Silesian University of Technology (SUT, Poland), the Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia (IBV, Spain), Universitat de València (UV, Spain) and the Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE, Germany).

At this meeting, they dealt with issues related to the standards of teaching physiotherapists, developing teaching materials, disseminating research results to interested parties, i.e. physiotherapy students and lecturers.

WORKSHOPS ON THE RESULTS OF A PROJECT

When: 07.12.2019                                                        Where:  Bydgoszcz, Poland

Workshops on the results of a project titled „Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools” TEACH under a patronage of the Rector of  University of Bydgoszcz.

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS! 

12TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

When:  11.11.2019 – 13.11.2019                                          Where:  Seville, Spain 

ICERI is one of the largest international education conferences for lecturers, researchers, technologists and professionals from the educational sector. During the Conference paper will presented at describe TEACH results.

Title: Functional evaluation as a new curriculum concept at health sciences schools

WORKSHOPS ON THE RESULTS OF A PROJECT

When: 05.11.2019                                                        Where:  Katowice, Poland

Photos from workshops on the results of a project titled „Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools” TEACH under a patronage of the Rector of The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice.

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS! 

 

NIGHT OF SCIENTISTS

When: 12.10.2019                                                                Where:  Zabrze, Poland

During the Night of Scientists event, SUT organized open meetings at the Faculty of Organization and Management during which the results of the TEACH project were presented.

#ERASMUSDAYS, 2019

When: 12.10.2019                                                                Where:  Zabrze, Poland

SUT was organized an open meeting during which project members was shared experiences related to the implementation of projects under # Erasmus +. The results of TEACH project was presented.

AHFE CONFERENCE 2019

TEACH project was presented within AHFE Conference 2019, USA. Thank all participants taking part in the session devoted to Erasmus+ initiatives.

STUDENT FEST

When: 01.06.2019                                                              Where:  Zabrze, Poland

STUDENT FEST is a student’s day organized in cooperation with the Silesian University of Technology and the Medical University of Silesia. As part of this event, various popular and scientific events took place. TEACH project was presented during this event through lectures targeted to participants invited from high schools, not only students but also many interested persons.

RESULTS OF THE FIRST STAGE

As part of the first stage of the project work, research and information necessary to create the training material were carried out. Each project partner conducted a survey among the relevant target users in their countries using:

  1. Group focus with external experts to determine the preferences of the target group.
  2. Questionnaires to detect the training needs of potential stakeholders. Questionnaires were disseminated via an open online survey platform.

Thank you to all participants and institutions participating in the research.

We are currently working on developing the curriculum and creating a training platform.

TEACH  PROJECT: RESULTS OF THE MIDTERM MEETING

This week the Midterm meeting of the TEACH project (Erasmus + program) was held, in which the project coordinator, Silesian University of Technology (SUT, Poland), participated together with the Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia (IBV, Spain), Universitat de València (UV, Spain) and the Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE, Germany).

In this meeting they have dealt with issues related to the work done so far, mainly with the organization of discussion groups and the generation of a specific survey, activities aimed at detecting training needs on biomechanical analysis in the university context, specifically in the sanitary branch. In this way, needs and preferences have been identified in relation to the biomechanical training of various teachers from universities throughout Europe, through collaboration with AMSE, SUT and the UV’s School of Medicine.

In addition, during the meeting the structure and content of the training materials to be developed within the framework of the project were exposed. On the other hand, different aspects related to the dissemination of the project, exploitation and quality have been commented.

The Erasmus + TEACH project will provide free access teaching materials for the generation of training activities in biomechanical assessment in medical schools. Currently, biomechanical assessment its used as a complementary test in different fields of medicine: rehabilitation, occupational medicine, assessment of bodily harm or process management, among others, assuming significant savings in health, economic and social resources.

However, this discipline is not usually part of the training curricula in the European Schools of Medicine and university professors do not have experience or teaching materials, so that graduates in Medicine finish their studies without the necessary training to perform and interpret this type of evidence.

Therefore, the goal of TEACH project is that five years after it concludes, the European labour market can have the first promotion of graduates in medicine trained in biomechanical assessment.