Construction of concept map on the physiotherapeutic evaluation in the rheumatic patients: an experience report

Abstract

The construction of concept maps should be carried out considering a hierarchical structuring of the concepts that will be presented. The mapping is a technique that can be used in various situations. This study it is an experience report by the students of the tenth period of the course of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Trairi / Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, which were activities in Physical Therapy Care stage in Rheumatology, held in the school clinic of physiotherapy of the aforementioned institution. A total of six students developed their concept maps, from 6:01 CmapTools software. We can see the stage of students' speeches that they understood the importance of using this type of tool as a way to improve and optimize learning. Experience reports show that indeed the construction of the conceptual map brings positive effects in the rescue of theoretical content and facilitates clinical practice.