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Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Master) (with Thesis) (English)

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Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PHYS5018
Course Name: Cancer Rehabilitation
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. KÜBRA KARDEŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Berrak VARHAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course for each student;
To gain knowledge about the effects of different physiotherapy approaches, application principles and techniques of cancer patients with different stages and to plan and apply appropriate treatment program.
Course Content: Physiotherapy-rehabilitation programs according to the stages and the patient, pain in patients with cancer, physical, functional and psychological problems and solutions, evidence-based studies on the subject

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students who complete this course will have knowledge and skills about cancer rehabilitation.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is cancer? How is it made?
2) Evaluation of Cancer Patients and Phases of Rehabilitation
3) Cancer Surgery and Physiotherapy
4) Pain and Physiotherapy in Cancer Patients
5) Cancer, Systemic Problems and Physiotherapy
6) Cancer Progress and Intensive Care Physiotherapy
7) Midterm
8) Cancer and Relaxation
9) Women, Cancer & Physiotherapy
10) Cancer, Lymphedema and Physiotherapy
11) Cancer, Physiotherapy and Quality of Life
12) Case Reports
13) Case Reports
14) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Weert EV, Weebers JH et al ? A Multidimensional Cancer Rehabilitation Program For Cancer Survivors: Effectiveness on Health Related Quality of Life, Journal of Psychosomatic Research 58: 485-496, 2005. - Spruit MA, Janssen PP et al? Exercise Capacity Before and After an 8 Week Multidisciplinary Inpatient Rehabilitation Program in Lung Cancer Patients: A pilot study, Lung Cancer, 52: 257-260, 2006.
References: Weert EV, Weebers JH et al ? A Multidimensional Cancer Rehabilitation Program For Cancer Survivors: Effectiveness on Health Related Quality of Life, Journal of Psychosomatic Research 58: 485-496, 2005. - Spruit MA, Janssen PP et al? Exercise Capacity Before and After an 8 Week Multidisciplinary Inpatient Rehabilitation Program in Lung Cancer Patients: A pilot study, Lung Cancer, 52: 257-260, 2006.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) She/He has up-to-date reliable and evidence-based knowledge on Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
2) She has the knowledge to apply evaluation and treatment methods in the field of physiotherapy, which she will specialize in.
3) She/he has sufficient knowledge about the legislation related to physiotherapy practices.
4) Makes evaluation and treatment program planning for individuals who require physiotherapy and rehabilitation by using the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field.
5) It directs professional evaluation, treatment and practices according to technological developments and health policies.
6) Analyzes problems and reflects them into practice by using field-specific knowledge and skills.
7) She/he works independently and takes responsibility by using her knowledge in the field of physiotherapy.
8) Conducts research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, plans and manages project design and execution.
9) Develops new ideas in the field of physiotherapy and evaluates information sources with a critical approach.
10) Adopts lifelong learning and uses professional knowledge effectively and sets learning goals.
11) Expresses herself/himself effectively by using communication technologies by following resources on physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
12) Follows current developments in the field of health and communicates in interdisciplinary cooperation with a sense of social responsibility.
13) It acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethical rules in cooperation with the relevant disciplines, taking into account the duties, rights and responsibilities in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices in which it is specialized.
14) It applies professional integrity and responsibility for the well-being of the individual, providing safety at every stage and creating the right model.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) She/He has up-to-date reliable and evidence-based knowledge on Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. 3
2) She has the knowledge to apply evaluation and treatment methods in the field of physiotherapy, which she will specialize in. 2
3) She/he has sufficient knowledge about the legislation related to physiotherapy practices. 2
4) Makes evaluation and treatment program planning for individuals who require physiotherapy and rehabilitation by using the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field. 2
5) It directs professional evaluation, treatment and practices according to technological developments and health policies. 3
6) Analyzes problems and reflects them into practice by using field-specific knowledge and skills. 1
7) She/he works independently and takes responsibility by using her knowledge in the field of physiotherapy. 3
8) Conducts research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, plans and manages project design and execution. 3
9) Develops new ideas in the field of physiotherapy and evaluates information sources with a critical approach. 1
10) Adopts lifelong learning and uses professional knowledge effectively and sets learning goals. 3
11) Expresses herself/himself effectively by using communication technologies by following resources on physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 2
12) Follows current developments in the field of health and communicates in interdisciplinary cooperation with a sense of social responsibility. 1
13) It acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethical rules in cooperation with the relevant disciplines, taking into account the duties, rights and responsibilities in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices in which it is specialized. 3
14) It applies professional integrity and responsibility for the well-being of the individual, providing safety at every stage and creating the right model. 2

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 44