Physiotheraphy and Rehabilitation (DR)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: FZY6046
Course Name: Evidence-Based Practices in Pediatric Rehabilitation
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. YASEMİN BURAN
Course Lecturer(s): Doç. Dr. Yasemin BURAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To evaluate physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches specific to pediatric diseases.
Course Content: This course; normal development and evaluation, concept of risky baby, neurodevelopmental treatment in cerebral palsy, Margaret rood technique and vojta method, use of assistive devices in cerebral palsy physiotherapy, pediatric

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns to evaluate the normal development of the child.
2) Gains the ability to discuss the evaluation and treatment program in children with cerebral palsy.
3) Summarizes the Neurodevelopmental Treatment method in Cerebral Palsy.
4) Gains the ability to distinguish comprehensive evaluation and treatment program in pediatric neurological diseases.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Normal development and evaluation in the child
2) The concept of risky baby and monitoring of development
3) Neurodevelopmental Treatment in Cerebral Palsy
4) Margeret Rood Technique in Cerebral Palsy
5) Vojta Method in Cerebral Palsy
6) Use of assistive devices in Cerebral Palsy physiotherapy
7) Pediatric neuromuscular diseases and rehabilitation
8) Midterm
9) Congenital Brachial Plexus injuries and physiotherapy
10) Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Neural Tube Defects
11) Principles of physiotherapy, rehabilitation and instrumentation in children with spinal cord injury
12) Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Rheumatic Pediatric Diseases
13) Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases and Physiotherapy
14) Evidence-Based Studies in Pediatric Physiotherapy
15) Final
16) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Roberta B. Shepherd. Physiotherapy in Pediatrics. 1995
2. Pamela M. Eckersley. Elements of Pediatric Physiotherapy.1993
3. Jan Stephen Tecklin. Pediatric Physical Therapy.2007
References: 1. Roberta B. Shepherd. Physiotherapy in Pediatrics. 1995
2. Pamela M. Eckersley. Elements of Pediatric Physiotherapy.1993
3. Jan Stephen Tecklin. Pediatric Physical Therapy.2007

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Applies methods for clinical applications and academic studies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation to a new field, plans, conducts, conducts original research, analyzes, and reports with appropriate methods. 2 1 1 1
2) Uses the methods and technological tools and equipment required by the field. Transfers the knowledge at the level of evidence obtained as a result of scientific research to their applications. It publishes its results in national and international refereed journals and makes presentations at scientific meetings. 1 1 1
3) It adheres to ethical standards in the process of conducting and publishing its research, and realizes the principles of lifelong learning. 1 1 1 2
4) Works with qualified knowledge and skills that can develop programs and creative solutions in the field of education, training, and consultancy. 1
5) Uses the knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation for the benefit of society, contributes to the national and international policies that improve public health. 2 1 1 1
6) Communicates equally in academic and professional environments in written, verbal and visual terms using at least one foreign language. 1 1 1 1
7) To be able to plan, implement and distribute tasks as an interdisciplinary leader and manager in academic and scientific environments; has the ability to resolve conflicts. 1 2 1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Applies methods for clinical applications and academic studies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation to a new field, plans, conducts, conducts original research, analyzes, and reports with appropriate methods. 2
2) Uses the methods and technological tools and equipment required by the field. Transfers the knowledge at the level of evidence obtained as a result of scientific research to their applications. It publishes its results in national and international refereed journals and makes presentations at scientific meetings. 1
3) It adheres to ethical standards in the process of conducting and publishing its research, and realizes the principles of lifelong learning. 1
4) Works with qualified knowledge and skills that can develop programs and creative solutions in the field of education, training, and consultancy.
5) Uses the knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation for the benefit of society, contributes to the national and international policies that improve public health. 2
6) Communicates equally in academic and professional environments in written, verbal and visual terms using at least one foreign language. 1
7) To be able to plan, implement and distribute tasks as an interdisciplinary leader and manager in academic and scientific environments; has the ability to resolve conflicts. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 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 48
Study Hours Out of Class 14 140
Midterms 1 10
Total Workload 198