Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: FTR026
Course Name: Hand Rehabilitation
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. DİLEK ÇOKAR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Dilek ÇOKAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course for each student;
To learn common hand and upper extremity problems, evaluation methods and rehabilitation approaches.
Course Content: Anatomy and biomechanical principles of hand and upper extremity, soft tissue problems, fractures, joint problems, rehabilitation principles after nerve injuries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understands and applies the basic principles in hand rehabilitation.
1) Makes specific evaluations of various hand injuries.
2) Makes rehabilitation planning for hand/upper extremity problems, follows and applies the rehabilitation process.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the hand
2) Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the hand
3) Evaluation methods in hand problems
4) Soft tissue problems of the hand and rehabilitation approaches
5) Principles of rehabilitation in peripheral nerve injuries
6) Upper limb trap neuropathies
7) Upper limb trap neuropathies
8) Midterm
9) Flexor tendon injuries
10) Extensor tendon injuries
11) Hand fractures and joint injuries
12) Approach to Hand with Osteoarthritis/ Rheumatoid Arthritis
13) Rehabilitation in complex traumatic problems
14) Rehabilitation approaches in congenital anomalies
15) Rehabilitation approaches in congenital anomalies
16) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1.Green DP. Operative Hand Surgery. 3rd ed. Churchill Livingstone Inc, Edinburgh; 1993.
2.Mackin EJ, Callahan AD, Skirven TM et al. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 5th ed. Mosby Inc, St. Louis Missouri; 2002.
3.Doyle JR, Botte MJ. Surgical Anatomy of the Hand and Upper Extremity. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, Philadelphia; 2003.
References: 1.Green DP. Operative Hand Surgery. 3rd ed. Churchill Livingstone Inc, Edinburgh; 1993.
2.Mackin EJ, Callahan AD, Skirven TM et al. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 5th ed. Mosby Inc, St. Louis Missouri; 2002.
3.Doyle JR, Botte MJ. Surgical Anatomy of the Hand and Upper Extremity. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, Philadelphia; 2003.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice.
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary.
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data.
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice. 3
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 3
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary. 3
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 2
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence. 3
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data. 2
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. 3
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level. 3

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 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 82
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 114