Criteria for Residency Training for Diploma of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine The Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand Revised in 2013 .1 Criteria for Residency training Criteria for Residency training of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand assigned from The Medical Council of Thailand 1.1 Name of Curriculum: Residency Training in Rehabilitation Medicine 1.1 Name of Diploma : Diploma of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine (Dip., Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine) 1.1 Organization : The Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand and Committee 1.4 Implementation : For residency training started at 2013 1.5 Duration for training : 3 years 1 Curriculum for Residency training No. Title Subject )1( General Medical Rehabilitation )1( Rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders )1( Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders )4( Rehabilitation for Cardiopulmonary and Peripheral Vascular Disorders Outline - Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biomechanics, ergonomics, pharmacology, psychology - Principles of rehabilitation medicine - Rehabilitation evaluation - Rehabilitation therapy and management: physical modality, therapeutic exercise, occupational therapy - Immobilization syndrome - Rehabilitation team - Cerebrovascular disease - Traumatic brain injury - Spinal cord disorders - Motor neuron disorder - Peripheral nerve disorders - Neuromuscular junction disorder - Myopathy - Neurodegenerative disorders: PD, etc - Rheumatologic and connective tissue diseases - Orthopedic conditions - Musculoskeletal disorders - Coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart diseases, arrhythmia - Pneumonia, atelectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Arterial and venous occlusion - Lymphedema 2 Title No. Subject Outline )5( Pain Rehabilitation - Nociceptive pain - Neuropathic pain - Non-medical, medical and surgical treatments )6( Sports Rehabilitation )7( Rehabilitation for Amputee and Prostheses - Performance testing - Sports exercise and training - Sports nutrition, doping and ergogenic aids - Sports injury and rehabilitation - Amputee: level, acquired and congenital, management - Prostheses: BK, AK, BE, AE and others )8( Geriatric Rehabilitation - Degenerative disease: musculoskeletal, neurological - Osteoporosis, fall and fracture, arthroplasty - Dementia, depression - Exercise in the elderly )9( Pediatric Rehabilitation - Neurological: cerebral palsy, delayed development, neuromuscular disorders, autism - Musculoskeletal: scoliosis, lower limb and foot deformity )11( Cancer Rehabilitation )11( Burn Rehabilitation - Breast cancer, central nervous system cancer, bone cancer and metastasis - Cancer pain - Paraneoplastic syndrome - Palliative care - Burn rehabilitation in acute, post-surgical, convalescent and long-term rehabilitation phases - Hand burn, orofacial burn, foot burn, pediatric burn, geriatric burn 3 No Title Subject Outline )11( Orthoses, Assistive devices, and Assistive technology - Upper extremity orthoses - Lower extremity orthoses, footwears modification - Spinal orthoses - Mobility aids - Assistive devices - Gait and motion analysis - Functional electrical stimulation (FES) - Computer-assisted devices and environmental control system - Non-invasive brain stimulation - Robotic rehabilitation - Brain-computer interface (BCI) - Virtual reality (VR) and game-based training - Electrodiagnosis, Evoked potentials study - Urodynamic study, Cystometry - Musculoskeletal ultrasonograghy )11( Advanced Technology in Rehabilitation Medicine )14( Special Diagnostic Procedures in Rehabilitation Medicine )15( Integrative Medicine - Definition of integrative medicine, complementary medicine, and alternative medicine - Indications and contra-indications )16( Law, Ethics and Medical Dilemma in Medical Rehabilitation - Thai laws related with disabled - Ethical issue in rehabilitation medicine - Medical dilemma )17( Research Methodology and Evidence-Based Medicine - 4 Methodology Statistics Proposal and manuscript writing Research ethics Evidence-based medicine General Medical Rehabilitation Material 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Functional and applied anatomy Physiology and pathophysiology Clinical biomechanics, kinesiology and ergonomics Pharmacology Psychology Clinical evaluation Functional evaluation/assessment 7.1 Functional ability, Functional scales 7.2 Impairment, disability and handicap 7.3 International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) 8. Immobilization syndrome 9. Rehabilitation team and role of team coordinator 10. Rehabilitation therapy/ Management methods 10.1 Physical modalities/ agents 10.2 Therapeutic exercises 10.3 Massage, manipulation and manual therapy 10.4 Basic Prosthetics and Orthotics 10.5 Occupational therapy: functional training, environment modification, sensory reeducation/ desensitization, motor control therapy 10.6 Mobility aids and assistive devices 10.7 Speech therapy Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Clinical evaluation Functional assessment Disability assessment Exercise and physical activity prescription Physical modality prescription Mobility aids and assistive devices prescription and training Patient and family education and counseling 5 Rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders Outlines 1. Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neurotransmitters 2. Pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of common neurological disorders 2.1 Brain disorders: - Cerebrovascular disease - Traumatic brain injury - Degenerative diseases: Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism, dementia - Others: tumor, infection, immune mediated. 2.2 Spinal cord disorders: - Traumatic - Non traumatic: myelopathy, neoplastic, immune mediated, myelodysplasia 2.3 Peripheral nervous system disorders: motor neuron disease, radiculopathy, plexopathy, mononeuropathy, polyneuropathy (infection related, immune mediated, hereditary, metabolic, toxic), neuromuscular junction disorder, myopathy 3. Rehabilitation problems: complications and consequences 3.1 Brain disorders: - Perceptual dysfunction - Cognitive dysfunction - Neuroplasticity - Communication disorder - Swallowing disorder - Neuropsychology - Spasticity - Mobility and ADL problems - Psychosocial 3.2 Spinal cord disorders: - Cardiovascular - Pulmonary - Genitourinary - Gastrointestinal - Neuromusculoskeletal - Integument - Pain - Endocrine 6 - Psychosocial 3.3 Peripheral nervous system disorders: - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - Contracture 4. Rehabilitation management, long term care and follow up Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. Swallowing evaluation Cognitive and perceptual evaluation Communication disorder evaluation Interpretation of abnormal CT Scan, MRI for example, Infection, hematoma, brain tumor, brain abscess, etc. 5. Functional/disability assessment: Barthel ADL Index, FIMS, International Standards for Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI), Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI) เป็ นต้ น 6. Therapeutic exercises for neurological disorders 7. Chemodenervation and chemoneurolysis 7 Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders Outlines 1. Anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics related to musculoskeletal disorders 2. Pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of common musculoskeletal disorders 2.1 Rheumatologic and connective tissue disorders: Rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathy, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc. 2.2 Orthopaedic condition: Fracture, post-arthroplasty, post muscle/tendon/nerve transfer, ligament/cartilage/tendon injury, malalignment, joint deformity, etc. 2.3 Musculoskeletal disorders - Upper extremity: Rotator cuff syndrome, epicondylitis, tenosynovitis - Lower extremity: Trochanteric bursitis, iliotibial band syndrome, enthesopathy - Spine: Spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, stenosis, malalignment - Muscle pain: Myofascial pain syndrome, fibromyalgia 3. Management 3.1 Pharmalogical management : NSAIDs, opioids, steroid, analgesics, antidepressant, muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, vitamin supplement, calcium supplement, DMARDs, DMOADs, SYSADOAs 3.2 Physical Modalities 3.3 Orthotic devices 4. Education 4.1 Joint protection program and energy conservation program 4.2 Ergonomics 4.3 Environmental modification 4.4 Cognitive and Behavioral therapy 5. Complementary/ integrative medicine 6. Consultation to the multidisciplinary Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Special test for musculoskeletal disorders Physical modality prescription for musculoskeletal disorders Therapeutic exercises for musculoskeletal disorders Orthoses and mobility aids prescription Trigger point injection, dry needling and acupuncture for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome Soft tissue and intra-articular injection Massage Stretching 8 9. Education: Cognitive Behavioral therapy, environmental modification, ergonomics and Joint protection and energy conservation program Rehabilitation for Cardiopulmonary and Peripheral Vascular Disorders Outlines 1. Anatomy and physiology of cardiopulmonary, vascular and lymphatic systems 2. Pathophysiology of common cardiopulmonary, vascular and lymphatic diseases/ disorders 2.1 Coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, etc. 2.2 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, atelectasis, restrictive lung disease, asthma, lung abscess, pleural effusion, etc. 2.3 Arterial occlusion, venous occlusion, lymphedema, etc. 3. Functional capacity, 6 – minute walk test, ECG exercise stress test ,etc 4. Intensity : MET ,Borg’s scale 5. Further Investigation 6. Cardiac rehabilitation program 7. Indication and Contraindication 8. Pharmacologic treatment 9. Risk factor modification Skills 1. Cardiopulmonary assessment: Chest X-ray and EKG ,Borg’s scale, 6 – minute walk test, exercise stress test, pulmonary function test 2. Interpretation of Ankle-brachial Index (ABI) 3. Education : Physical activity, ADLs 4. Therapeutic exercise 5. Chest physical therapy 6. Sustained maximum inspiration (SMI) 7. Application of Stocking for Arterial and venous insufficiency, lymphedema 8. Pneumatic compression pump 9 Pain Rehabilitation Outlines 1. Definition, pathophysiology of acute and chronic pain , Types of pain (somatic, visceral, nociceptive, neuropathic: Chronic regional pain syndrome, central pain, phantom limb pain) 2. Pain assessment & sequalae 3. Pain Management 3.1 Pharmacologic management - Indication, precaution and contraindication of Local anesthetics, opioids, NSAIDs, analgesics, muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, psychotropics, patient-controlled analgesia, epidural/intrathecal analgesia and regional block - Analgesic drug: administration, side effect, complication and Drug interaction 3.2 Non-pharmacologic management - Physical modalities/agents - Therapeutic exercise - Integrative medicine - Cognitive – behavioral therapy - Surgical management: Indication Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Pain assessment : Physical and psychological aspects Physical examination, Interpretation of investigation Analgesic drug Physical modalities Therapeutic exercises Trigger point injection, dry needling and acupuncture for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome Massage Stretching Cognitive-behavioral therapy, ergonomic management 10 Sports Rehabilitation Outlines 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and sports medicine related to exercises and sports activities Pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of common sports injuries and sports related diseases Sports nutrition, doping and ergogenic aids Physical fitness tests and exercise prescription Principles of rehabilitation for sports injuries Physical modalities, orthoses and sports taping/ strapping in sports Advanced treatments, techniques or devices in sports rehabilitation Sports for people or athletes with disabilities 1. 2. 3. 4. Exercise prescription Interpretation of physical fitness tests Ankle taping/ strapping Muscle stretching Skills Rehabilitation for Amputee and Prostheses Outlines 1. Causes and level of amputation: Acquired and congenital amputation 2. Impact after amputation 3. Rehabilitation management 3.1 Pre-amputation 3.2 Post-amputation: Stump evaluation and care, specific and general exercise in amputee, preprosthetic training, prosthetics fitting, prosthetic training 3.3 Consequences and complication - Pain: Post-operative wound pain, phantom limb pain, neuroma - Phantom limb sensation - Contracture - Choke syndrome - Verrucous hyperplasia 11 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. - Disability registration in Thailand Prosthetic components, material, design and fabrication Prescription of prostheses and evaluation Energy expenditure during walking with or without prostheses Management and precaution in high risk groups: Diabetes mellitus, cardiopulmonary diseases, geriatric patients, peripheral vascular diseases Prosthetic training and caring 8.1 Upper limb prostheses for shoulder disarticulation, transhumeral amputation, elbow disarticulation, transradial amputation, wrist disarticulation, partial-hand and ray amputation 8.2 Lower limb prosthesis for hip disarticulation, transfemoral amputation, knee disarticulation, transtibial amputation, partial foot and Syme amputation Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Assessment of upper limb amputation Assessment of lower limb amputation Counselling for amputees Prescribe of proper orthosis and gait aid Prosthetic fitting and evaluation (Check out) Stump bandaging Stump exercise Stump massage and desensitization 12 Geriatric Rehabilitation Outlines 1. Anatomy and physiology of neuromusculoskeletal system 2. Physiology and pathophysiology of common neuromusculoskeletal disorders 2.1 Musculoskeletal 2.1.1 Degenerative disorders - Osteoarthritis of hip and knee - Cervical Spondylosis/spondylolisthesis and radiculopathy - Lumbar Spondylosis/spondylolisthesis and radiculopathy 2.1.2 Inflammation - Frozen shoulder 2.1.3 Metabolic - Osteopenia and Osteoporosis 2.1.4 Others - Fall and fracture - Immobility and Deconditioning 2.2 Neurological 2.2.1 Degenerative - Brain atrophy - Parkinsonism/Parkinson’s disease - Cognitive impairment: mild cognitive impairment, dementia 2.2.2 Vascular - Stroke 2.2.3 Trauma/Fall - Subdural hematoma - Spinal Cord Injury 2.2.4 Others - Incontinence 2.3 Psycho-emotional: Depression, anxiety 3. Interpretation of plain film C–spine/L–S spine, bone mineral density (BMD) 4. Patient assessment and goal of rehabilitation management 5. Indication, contraindication, precaution and prescription of rehabilitation program for elderly patients 6. Exercise for elderly patients 7. Pharmacologic management 13 Skills 1. Geriatric assessments: Bio-psycho-social 2. Cognitive evaluation: TMSE, MMSE-Thai 3. Assessment tools for depression 4. Interpretation of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) 5. Balance assessment: Timed Up and Go test, Functional reach test, Single Leg Stance test, etc 6. Fall risk assessment 7. Mobility aids 8. Orthosis: don and doff 9. Intra – articular injection: knee joint 10. Exercise for elderly person for health promotion and disease prevention 11. Home and environmental modification for elderly person 12. Education and counseling for elderly person and family Pediatric Rehabilitation Outlines 1. Normal growth and developmental milestone and primitive reflexes 2. Pathophysiology of common pediatric diseases/disorders 3. Clinical manifestation in common disorder in pediatrics 3.1 Neurological system - Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome - Spinal bifida and meningomyelocele - Neuromuscular disorder: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), hereditary myopathy, poliomyelitis, etc. - Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) - Others: Autism, delayed development and learning disability 3.2 Musculoskeletal system - Inflammatory joints: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) - Scoliosis, Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH), rotational deformity, osteogenesis imperfecta - Congenital limb deficiency - Lower limb deformity and malalignment: pes planus, pes cavus, toe-in, toe-out, club foot, genu varum, genu valgum, tibial torsion, femoral anteversion - Hemophilia 4. Rehabilitation management: Program, Physical modalities, and Mobility aids 14 Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Neurodevelopment: Physiological and pathological reflex examination Musculoskeletal development Neurodevelopmental stimulation Gait analysis Prescription of assistive devices, mobility aids, seating systems Chemodenervation, chemoneurolysis Counseling for parents 15 Cancer Rehabilitation Outlines 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Principle, scope and management guideline for cancer patients Plan of management be disease staging and severity Side effect of disease and management Definition, cause, differential diagnosis, symptoms and signs (Connective tissue and neuromuscular system manifestations) of Paraneoplastic syndrome Diagnosis and multidisciplinary management for Cancer pain Counseling skills for breaking bad news Rehabilitation management for common cancer 1.1 Breast cancer 1.2 CNS cancer 1.3 Bone cancer and metastasis Palliative & End of life care Skills 1. Telling prognosis and bad news 2. Education; Management and complications Burn Rehabilitation Outlines 1. 2. 3. 4. Pathophysiology after burn: Local effects, systemic effects Etiology, classification of burn severity: American Burn Board Classification Wound healing process Rehabilitation management - Acute/ post surgical phase - Convalescent phase - Long-term rehabilitation 5. Consequences, complications and rehabilitation management - Hypertrophic scar, impair integutive function 16 - Skeletal deformities, contractures, heterotopic ossification - Neuromuscular dysfunction - Pain and itching - Psychological and vocational problems 6. Problems, treatment and rehabilitation management for hand, foot, and facial burn 7. Problems, treatment and rehabilitation management for Electrical and Cnrub la imeh 8. Problems, treatment and rehabilitation management for Pediatric/ Geriatric burn Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Burn scar evaluation Positioning in burn patient Splint prescription and application Pressure garment prescription and application Massage for burn scar Orthoses, Assistive Devices and Technology Outlines 1. Anatomy, pathophysiology and biomechanics of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems 2. Principle of biomechanics, material, fabrication for - Upper extremity orthoses: static, dynamic - Lower extremity orthoses, footwares modification - Spinal orthoses 3. Knowledge about types, materials, indications, benefits and application of orthosis, prosthesis, Footwares, Mobility aids, Assistive devices and technology - Assistive devices and technology for ADL: Feeding, bathing, toileting, grab rails, pick-up reacher and others - Assistive devices and technology for ambulation: Ambulatory aids, wheelchair - Writing aids and stationary accessory - Assistive technologies for transfer: Rope, ladder, hoist, swivel transfer, shower bench - Seating and materials for pressure care: Gel cushion, air-filled cushion, fluid-filled cushion, back support, heel cradles - Environmental control system - Home & Environmental adaptation 17 Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Component and function of orthosis and prosthesis Proper prescription orthosis and prosthesis for specific disopders Orthosis and prosthesis checkout Education: don/doff and maintenance of orthosis and prosthesis Mobility and ambulation with mobility aid Adjustment, don and doff of orthosis and prosthesis Fitting of orthosis and prosthesis Measurement of Mobility aids Advanced Technology in Rehabilitation Medicine Outlines 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Gait and motion analysis Functional electrical stimulation (FES) Computer assisted devices and environmental controls (assistive technology) Brain stimulation: transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) Robotic rehabilitation for ambulatory training and upper extremity training Brain-computer interface (BCI) Virtual reality (VR) technology Game-based training Skills - 18 Special Diagnostic Procedures in Rehabilitation Medicine 1. Electrodiagnosis Outlines 1. Basic of electrodiagnosis - Anatomic and physiology of the peripheral nervous system and muscle - Electrical properties of nerve and muscle - Instrument, electronic system and data analysis 2. Nerve conduction studies: Principle and variations of nerve conduction studies, assessment of individual nerves, common technical errors, principle and pitfall of waveform analysis - Technique and general principles - Clinical applications 3. Late response and special techniques: F wave, H reflex, A wave, Blink reflex - Technique and general principles - Clinical applications 4. Assessment of neuromuscular transmission: - Technique and general principles - Clinical applications 5. Electromyography - Technique and general principles - Clinical applications 6. Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) - Technique and general principles - Clinical applications 7. Motor evoked potentials - Technique and general principles - Clinical applications 8. Disorders of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system: Motor neuron disease and myelopathies, Radiculopathies and plexopathies, Polyneuropathies, Mononeuropathies and entrapment syndromes 9. Disorders of muscle and neuromuscular junction: Presynaptic and postsynaptic neuromuscular junction disorders, Myopathies Skills 1. Nerve conduction study 2. Electromyographic study 3. Repetitive nerve simulation study 19 4. Evoked potentials study 5. Using the interpretation to guide management of the patient 2. Urodynamic study Outlines 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Anatomy of the KUB system and pelvic floor Clinical urophysiology of voiding and voiding dysfunction Neurogenic bladder dysfunction Urodynamic study Conventional cystometry or urinary manometry Uroflowmetry Skills 1. Physical examination and problem assessment of bladder function 2. Procedure of urodynamics study 3. Interpretation of urodynamics study 3. Basic Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Outlines 1. Principle of diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasonography 2. Clinical applications 20 Integrative Medicine Outlines 1. Definition of alternative medicine, complementary medicine and integrative medicine 2. Categories of complementary and alternative medicine (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine) 3. Alternative medicine practices - Western medicine: Ayurveda, traditional chinese medicine (TCM), Thai traditional medicine (TTM) - Eastern medicine: Naturopathy, homeopathy, chelation therapy - Biological therapies: Diet therapy, Vitamins and Minerals, Herbs and phytonutrients, Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), Amino acids, Cell therapy - Manipulative and body-based therapies: Thai traditional massage, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Reflexology - Energy therapies: Qigong 4. Mind-Body interventions - Mind therapies: Meditation, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, music therapy, art therapy - Body therapies: Yoga, Tai chi, Rusiedotton (ฤาษีดดั ตน), Pilates method, dance therapy Skills - Law, Ethics and Medical Dilemma in Medical Rehabilitation Outlines 1. The Statute for rehabilitation for disabled person in Thailand 2. The Statute related to health, and medical cost/funding in Thailand 3. Laws and regulations related to disabled patients in Thailand 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Health policy in Thailand The Declaration of the Rights of Patients The Declaration of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Convention of the Rights of People with Disability (CRPD) Communication and counselling skill Standard criteria for medical physicians in Thailand 21 10. Medical council emari bh nnlbalhr 11. Difficult situations; Breaking bad news, etc Skills 1. Decision making of rehabilitation management and writing for the Disability registration 2. Education, counseling and dealing with difficult situations Research Methodology and Evidence-Based Medicine Outlines 1. Basic research 2. Research methodology 3. Research problems and questions 4. Review article, appraisal, and conceptual framework 5. Research population and subjects 6. Research measurement 7. Category and type of research methodology 8. Basic statistics 9. Sample size calculation 10. Data analysis by software 11. Writing the proposal 12. Ethics for research 13. Searching the articles by search engine 14. Writing the research manuscript Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Review articles for clinical practice Research or journal presentation with appraisal Research proposal presentation and registration to approve be Ethical committee Research methodology, analysis, conclusion and manuscript preparation Research oral presentation 22