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: PRE207
Course Name: Internal Medicine and Surgical Approaches in PT
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
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. NALAN SOYDAŞ ENGİN
Course Lecturer(s): Asst. Prof. Nalan Engin Soydaş
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course for each student;
The aim of this course is to teach the basic information about the internal diagnosis, rheumatologic, neurological and pediatric neurological diseases that are frequently encountered by physiotherapists.
Course Content: Clinical evaluation of internal diseases and approach to geriatric patient (history, physical examination), Evaluation of internal diseases (Laboratory and imaging methods) Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia. Systemic lupus erythamotosus, Scleroderma, Osteoporosis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Seronegative spondyloarthopathies, Sjogren's syndrome, Gout, Infectious arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Reactive arthritis, Renal diseases and chronic renal failure, Physiotherapy endocrinological diseases 1, (Osteoporosis, osteomalacia, thyroid diseases), Endocrinological diseases in terms of physiotherapy 2 (Diabetes mellitus, obesity, metabolic syndrome), Intensive care monitoring methods

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines diseases of internal sciences and learns their properties.
2) Have knowledge about diagnostic evaluation and treatment options of the diseases.
3) Have knowledge about diagnostic evaluation and treatment options of rheumatic, neurological, pediatric, pediatric-neurological diseases.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Clinical evaluation of internal diseases and approach to geriatric patient (history, physical examination) None
2) Evaluation of internal diseases (laboratory and imaging methods) None
3) Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyaljia None
4) Systemic lupus erythamotosus, Scleroderma None
5) Osteoporosis None
6) Ankylosing spondylitis None
7) Midterm None
8) Seronegative spondyloarthopathies, Sjogren syndrome, Gout None
9) Infectious arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis None
10) Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Reactive arthritis None
11) Renal diseases and chronic renal failure None
12) Endocrinologic diseases in terms of physiotherapy 1 (Osteoporosis, osteomalacia, thyroid diseases None
13) Endocrinological diseases in terms of physiotherapy 2 (Diabetes mellitus, obesity, metabolic syndrome) None
14) Endocrinological diseases in terms of physiotherapy 2 (Diabetes mellitus, obesity, metabolic syndrome) None
15) Monitoring methods in intensive care None
16) Final None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları
References: Related books and current literature

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. 3 2
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
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.
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.
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.
12) Uses effective communication skills by respecting the confidentiality of service areas from a biopsychosocial point of view during physiotherapy evaluation and interventions.
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.
15) Physiotherapist takes responsibility with the understanding of interdisciplinary cooperation while preserving its identity, consciousness and professional autonomy.

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. 2
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. 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. 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. 2
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
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. 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
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. 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 16 64
Study Hours Out of Class 14 28
Midterms 2 2
Final 1 1
Total Workload 95