PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FTR5014 Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Rheumatic Diseases Spring 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. HAZAL GENÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Prof. Dr. BURAK KUNDURACIOĞLU
Assist. Prof. HANDE BAŞAT
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is for the student to acquire basic information about common rheumatological diseases, to learn examination and evaluation methods, and to acquire basic information about treatment options, especially about the musculoskeletal system involvement and treatment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who can successfully complete this course;
1)First of all, it is aimed to acquire basic information about the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis, which are more related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
2)Learning and approaching chronic painful syndromes
3)Learning about other rheumatic diseases that can be encountered in clinical practice such as infectious arthritis, Vasulitis, myopathy, PMR and obtaining basic information about their rehabilitation processes,
4)Learning about exercise approaches.

Course Content

Acquisition of basic and practical knowledge about rheumatic diseases frequently encountered in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Rehabilitation in Rheumatological Diseases
2) Rehabilitation at rheumatoid arthritis
3) Ankylosing Spondylitis and other spondyloarthropathies
4) Soft Tissue Rheumatism and Myofascial Pain Syndrome Fibromyalgia Syndrome
5) Osteoarthritis and Rehabilitation
6) Diffuse Connective Tissue Diseases and Rehabilitation
7) Midterm Exam
8) Polymyalgia Rheumatica- Giant Cell Arthritis and Myositis Inflammatory Myopathies
9) Vasculitis and Rehabilitation
10) Student Group Presentations
11) Student Group Presentations
12) Student Group Presentations
13) Student Group Presentations
14) Student Group Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Will be given weekly.
References: . Schilten/Henningsen. Muskuloskeletal Ağrılar
. Oğuz H, Dursun E, Dursun N. Tıbbi Rehabilitasyon
. John H. Klippel Rheumatology
. Arthritis and Allied Conditions a text book of Rheumatology
. Williams J. Koopman. Klinik Romatoloji
. Gürbüz G. Therapeutic Exercise
. Carrie M Hall. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Braddom JJ
. Malanga G, Nadler S. Musculoskeletal Physical Examination.
. Üçsular F. Romatolojik Hastalıklarda Fizyoterapi Rehabilitasyon.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 11 154
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 198

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
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. 4
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills and to plan independent studies. 3
4) To define evidence-based practices and implement them in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. 3
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 4
6) To have skills for training, consulting and leading on field according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 3
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community. 3
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication and work in the health team effectively. 4
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. 4
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. 4
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity and to comprehend and manage interdisciplinary interaction. 4