Knowledge

The student…

has broad knowledge of the multidimensional aspects of pain perception and factors influencing the development and maintenance of chronic pain
has extensive knowledge of how osteopathic principles and models can be integrated into both a disease-oriented and a health-oriented approach
understands what affects patient-therapist interaction and various factors that can influence a treatment situation
has knowledge of patient education and self-management of pain
is familiar with various radiological examination methods, their applications, clinical guidelines for the use of medical imaging, and understands radiological descriptions.
understands the relationship between nutrition, nutritional status, and their impact on the development of obesity, musculoskeletal problems, and lifestyle diseases
has knowledge of various exercise principles and how physical activity can be used in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of our most prevalent lifestyle diseases
is aware of the structure and different formats of research reports, including scientific articles and posters
is familiar with peer review and the publication process

Skills

The student…

based on anamnesis, clinical, and osteopathic examination, can plan, execute, evaluate, and adjust a multimodal treatment plan to suit the patient’s clinical problem
can apply and adapt manual treatment techniques, active treatment measures, and patient education to different patient populations
can relate radiological descriptions to symptoms and clinical findings and explain radiological descriptions to patients in a way they understand
can provide patients with basic evidence-based dietary advice and refer patients to a nutritionist for conditions and situations where health-promoting behavior is necessary
can convey advice on physical activity and apply basic exercise principles in planning health-promoting measures
can develop and present research reports and recognize implications and limitations in their own work

General competence:

The student…

can reflect on the complexity of the development and maintenance of chronic pain, identify factors that will negatively impact prognosis, and implement various measures to counteract this
can reflect on the role of physical activity and exercise in patients with pain, functional impairments, and diseases, thereby promoting health
independently integrates osteopathic theory and knowledge with pain science in planning and treating patients of all ages
understands the role of nutrition in patients with pain, functional impairments, and diseases, and can promote health through this understanding
demonstrates a high degree of technical skills in elementary and advanced osteopathic techniques, adapting them to different patients
can reflect on their role as an osteopath, considering how the therapist-patient relationship and various factors can influence treatment outcomes
has communication and writing skills sufficient to convey meaning concisely, accurately, and literally
understands how to identify, assess, and interpret empirical studies and how to use them to inform clinical practice decisions

Subject description OKH4201

Osteopathic clinical management II