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: PRE026
Course Name: Hand Rehabilitation
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: Dr. Öğr. Üy. BERRAK VARHAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Berrak Varhan
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) To understand the basic principles of hand rehabilitation,
2) To be able to make rehabilitation planning in hand / upper extremity problems

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Functional anatomy of the hand -
2) Functional anatomy of the hand -
3) Evaluation methods in hand problems -
4) Soft tissue problems of the hand and rehabilitation approaches -
5) Flexor tendon injuries -
6) Extensor tendon injuries -
7) Hand fractures and joint injuries -
8) Midterm -
9) Problems with the wrist -
10) Upper limb trap neuropathies -
11) Principles of rehabilitation in peripheral nerve injuries -
12) Rehabilitation in complex traumatic problems -
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

1

2

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
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. 2
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. 2
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. 1
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 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. 2 1
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. 1
9) As a physical therapist, he works with his colleagues and professionals from different disciplines. 2
10) Evaluates information sources with a critical approach by adapting to new conditions, learning new ideas, developing new ideas, and giving importance to quality. 2
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
13) It adopts the ethical, deontological and legal framework for the collection, recording and reporting of necessary data during the physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 1 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 2
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.
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 14 28
Midterms 1 5
Final 1 10
Total Workload 97