THEORETICAL SYLLOGISMS IN SHERLOCK HOLMES: A TEACHING EXPERIENCE ORIENTED TO CLINICAL REASONING IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Abstract

Clinical reasoning is a process by which the health professional, based on clinical data, on the evolution of the patient, and with their knowledge, judgment, opinion and expertise, structures their performance from the evaluative process to the construction of objectives and intervention strategies of consulting individuals. It should be noted that the teaching-learning process of clinical reasoning is difficult, since generally health professionals are not aware of the brain processes involved in their reasoning and therefore it is difficult to explain it to others. Based on the above, this article describes a teaching experience oriented to clinical reasoning; integrates the theoretical syllogism and the literary works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle within the framework of the course ST-0110 Records, information and quality of services given for the Baccalaureate and Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Costa Rica. The didactic experience included three moments: the theoretical foundation, the literary exercise and the elaboration of an analytical report. The preliminary scope of said experience is also presented, as well as the main challenges in aspects such as the construction of measurement instruments, the incorporation of qualitative aspects related to student learning and the implementation of additional activities that complement the experience.

Key words: Physical Therapy Specialty, Clinical Reasoning, Educational Activity. Source: MeSH.