Instructional Use Statement
The following information is used for instructional purposes for students enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Lane Community College. It is not intended for commercial use or distribution or commercial purposes. It is not intended to serve as medical advice or treatment. Contact duyckm@lanecc.edu for permissions. Marc Duyck PTA, MEd. CSCS
Lesson Objectives
- Describe the pathophysiology, risk factors, and classifications of common disorders of selected gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), and metabolic/endocrine disorders encountered across the life span, including obesity
- Identify medical treatment interventions for GI and GU conditions, including obesity
- Discuss socioeconomic factors for obesity that influence effective treatment outcomes
- Respond appropriately to signs and symptoms blood glucose dis regulation before and during therapeutic interventions
- Educate a patient on the influences of obesity on blood glucose regulation for a given case scenario
- Recognize how race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors influence diabetes prevalence and access to effective care
- Respond appropriately to signs and symptoms of a neurogenic bladder
- Recognize the psychosocial impact of GI and GU dysfunction on patients quality of life
- Demonstrate strong awareness of the role of the PTA in communication, interventions and patient education for selected GI, GU, and metabolic disorder management
