| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction and Orientation to the Course |
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| 2) |
Definition and Physiology of Pain |
Nervous system and pain pathways |
| 3) |
Pain Mechanisms and Types |
Acute, chronic, neuropathic pain |
| 4) |
Scales Used in Assessment of Pain |
VAS, McGill, SF-36 |
| 5) |
Subjective Assessment of Pain |
Patient questionnaires and self-reports |
| 6) |
Objective Assessment of Pain |
Electrophysiological and imaging methods |
| 7) |
Chronic Pain and Functional Assessment |
Daily living activities and functional tests |
| 8) |
Midterm Exam |
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| 9) |
Musculoskeletal System Pain Assessment |
Manual muscle testing, posture analysis |
| 10) |
Neurological Pain and Assessment |
Reflex tests, sensory assessment |
| 11) |
Pain Assessment in Special Patient Groups |
Geriatric, pediatric, oncological patients |
| 12) |
Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management |
Physiotherapist, physician, psychologist collaboration |
| 13) |
Evidence-Based Pain Management Practices |
Current research and clinical practices |
| 14) |
Quiz and Overall Assessment |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To improve theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field at expert level. |
3 |
| 2) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice and to instruct that values. |
3 |
| 3) |
To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills and to plan independent studies. |
4 |
| 4) |
To define evidence-based practices and implement them in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. |
4 |
| 5) |
To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. |
3 |
| 6) |
To have skills for training, consulting and leading on field according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. |
2 |
| 7) |
To be sensitive to health problems of the community. |
4 |
| 8) |
To be able to use skills for effective communication and work in the health team effectively. |
5 |
| 9) |
To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies in advanced mode and to produce technological solutions. |
3 |
| 10) |
To be able to conduct systematic data analysis in health sciences, to access to information and use the information effectively. |
2 |
| 11) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to communicate with colleagues at international level and to develop projects with strategic approach. |
3 |
| 12) |
To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity and to comprehend and manage interdisciplinary interaction. |
3 |