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Nervous system diseases | Health and medicine | Science | Khan Academy

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Reviewed:: Mar 15, 2021 by Health Sciences

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Overview:

Being human is more than being a brain in a jar, but when things go wrong with the nervous system, the whole organism suffers. Problems with a part of your nervous system can cause you to have trouble moving, speaking, swallowing, breathing or learning. Use that grey matter to learn about Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis.

Type of Material:

This is a lesson unit that includes Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. There are content lessons that include videos.

Recommended Uses:

In-class
Homework
Invididual
Team project
lecture
self-paced

Technical Requirements:

internet and speakers

Identify Major Learning Goals:

After active engagement in this lesson, the learner will

1. Describe Parkinson's disease, including definition, signs, symptoms, and pathophysiology.

2. Explain the diagnosis and treatments for Parkinson's disease.

3. Describe multiple sclerosis, including definition, signs, symptoms, and pathophysiology.

4. Explain the diagnosis and treatments for Parkinson's disease.

Target Student Population:

College Upper Division
Graduate School
Undergraduate nursing medical surgical course
Reference material for hospital social workers
Masters level nursing course

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

A general understanding of anatomy and physiology would prove of benefit but is not necessary for comprehension of this presentation.

No specific computer skills are needed for using this material.

Content Quality

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Strengths:: This is a comprehensive overview of muscular sclerosis. Content is broken into specific areas of interest (e.g., risk factors, diagnosis, treatment), anedvisual as well as auditory teaching strategies are utilized. This is a solid overview of this disease, and the viusual animation included in the presentation adds interest for the viewer.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:: Goals and application of this content is clearly identified, and the goals are highlighted at the beginning of the presentation. Content is broken down into sub-topics, thus allowing for specific content to be utilized without having to discern the content form the rest of the presentation. This work can be used in both graduate and undergraduate course where muscular sclerosis is studies. It can also be used as a background reference for those working with patients diagnoses with muscular sclerosis (e.g., hospital social worker).

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:: Clear direction for using this resource is supplied. The layout remains consistent throughout this work. The software is easy to navigate, with labelled arrows directing the viewer to content. There were no working issues with this site.

Other Issues and Comments:: No issues noted.
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