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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PRE025
Course Name: Intensive Care Physiotherapy
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
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: Öğr. Gör. KÜBRA KARDEŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. Yasemin Buran Çırak
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The subject of physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches used in intensive care will be examined in detail.
Course Content: Pathophysiology and rehabilitation of critical illness and respiratory failure, evaluation in intensive care patients, use of life support equipment in clinical monitoring and evaluation, mechanical ventilation, physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications, clinical decision making

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Describe the pathophysiology and clinical characteristics of critical disease and respiratory failure; comprehend the effects of body systems.
2) Uses intensive care evaluation systems; makes appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation assessment.
3) Apply appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches to clinical problems.
4) Understands the use of life support equipments and ancillary equipment in evaluation in intensive care, clinical follow-up and treatment.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is intensive care -
1) Course Content -
2) Pathophysiology of critical illness and respiratory failure and its effects on body systems -
3) Evaluation of critically ill patients in intensive care unit -
4) Evaluation of critically ill patients in intensive care unit -
5) Respiratory education and approaches to increase lung volume -
6) Airline cleaning techniques in intensive care -
7) Airline cleaning techniques in intensive care -
8) Midterm -
9) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods for the prevention of complications in critical patients-1 -
10) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods in the prevention of complications in critical patients-2 -
11) Use of life support equipment in clinical follow-up and evaluation -
12) Approach to the patient in mechanical ventilation and separation from mechanical ventilation -
13) Clinical decision making in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in intensive care -
14) Clinical decision making in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in intensive care -
15) Clinical decision making in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in intensive care -
16) Final -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Harden B, Cross J, Broad MA, Quint M, Ritson P, Thomas S. Respiratory Physiotherapy: An On-Call Survival Guide. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. 2nd ed. 2009.
2. Pryor JA, Prasad AS. Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac problems: Adults and Pediatrics. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone; 2008.
References: 1. Harden B, Cross J, Broad MA, Quint M, Ritson P, Thomas S. Respiratory Physiotherapy: An On-Call Survival Guide. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. 2nd ed. 2009.
2. Pryor JA, Prasad AS. Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac problems: Adults and Pediatrics. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone; 2008.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Physiotherapy defines the basic medical sciences concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation evaluation processes, basic elements and methodological application principles. 1 1 1
2) He/She lists clinical evaluation tools and methods by analyzing the collected information about evaluation in physiotherapy according to reasoning and problem solving processes. 1
3) Explain the indications, contraindications, side effects and intervention strategies of the physiotherapy approaches and the mechanisms used to cope with functional disability and possible intervention methods. Sorts the near and far term targets according to functional levels. 1
4) It is based on the physiotherapy information related to the general health of the service area. It defines the health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, activity-participation level of the person and determines the evaluation and treatment priorities in this direction. 2
5) With the data obtained from physiotherapy assessments, it creates and implements an individual-oriented physiotherapy intervention plan in accordance with the diagnosis of physiotherapy by using information literacy, evidence-based clinical decision-making processes. 1
6) It applies to the service area the exercise program planned as well as consultancy in the protection and development of health outside the disease states. 1
7) Develops a scientific research proposal about physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 1 1
8) He leads the clinical practice in accordance with the quality standards in the process of establishment and management of the institutions / organizations / centers providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
9) As a physical therapist, he works with his colleagues and professionals from different disciplines.
10) Evaluates information sources with a critical approach by adapting to new conditions, learning new ideas, developing new ideas, and giving importance to quality.
11) By using professional information sources and physiotherapy techniques effectively, it reaches information, adopts positive attitude and behavior model and determines learning objectives. 1
12) Uses effective communication skills by respecting the confidentiality of service areas from a biopsychosocial point of view during physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 1 1
13) It adopts the ethical, deontological and legal framework for the collection, recording and reporting of necessary data during the physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 2 1
14) Observes the rights and responsibilities of the physicians in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices and acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethics rules in cooperation with the related disciplines. 1
15) Physiotherapist takes responsibility with the understanding of interdisciplinary cooperation while preserving its identity, consciousness and professional autonomy. 1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Physiotherapy defines the basic medical sciences concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation evaluation processes, basic elements and methodological application principles. 3
2) He/She lists clinical evaluation tools and methods by analyzing the collected information about evaluation in physiotherapy according to reasoning and problem solving processes. 3
3) Explain the indications, contraindications, side effects and intervention strategies of the physiotherapy approaches and the mechanisms used to cope with functional disability and possible intervention methods. Sorts the near and far term targets according to functional levels. 3
4) It is based on the physiotherapy information related to the general health of the service area. It defines the health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, activity-participation level of the person and determines the evaluation and treatment priorities in this direction. 3
5) With the data obtained from physiotherapy assessments, it creates and implements an individual-oriented physiotherapy intervention plan in accordance with the diagnosis of physiotherapy by using information literacy, evidence-based clinical decision-making processes. 3
6) It applies to the service area the exercise program planned as well as consultancy in the protection and development of health outside the disease states.
7) Develops a scientific research proposal about physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 1
8) He leads the clinical practice in accordance with the quality standards in the process of establishment and management of the institutions / organizations / centers providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
9) As a physical therapist, he works with his colleagues and professionals from different disciplines. 3
10) Evaluates information sources with a critical approach by adapting to new conditions, learning new ideas, developing new ideas, and giving importance to quality. 1
11) By using professional information sources and physiotherapy techniques effectively, it reaches information, adopts positive attitude and behavior model and determines learning objectives. 2
12) Uses effective communication skills by respecting the confidentiality of service areas from a biopsychosocial point of view during physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 2
13) It adopts the ethical, deontological and legal framework for the collection, recording and reporting of necessary data during the physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 2
14) Observes the rights and responsibilities of the physicians in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices and acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethics rules in cooperation with the related disciplines. 1
15) Physiotherapist takes responsibility with the understanding of interdisciplinary cooperation while preserving its identity, consciousness and professional autonomy. 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 54
Study Hours Out of Class 15 60
Midterms 1 5
Final 1 5
Total Workload 124