FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

FTR 312 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Evidence-Based Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FTR 312
Spring
3
0
3
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Case Study
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to equip the student with knowledge about evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices and to gain skills in accessing the current literature with high evidence level.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1. define evidence-based studies;
  • 2. interpret evidence-based study data;
  • 3. explain how evidence-based study is planned and conducted;
  • 4. use information with high level of evidence in case studies;
  • 5. follow evidence-based Turkish and English literature.
Course Description This course covers the subjects of evidence-based work in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, evidence hierarchy, limitations, evaluation of evidence, searching for evidence, electronic databases, evidence-based treatment methods in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and evidence-based studies.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Course introduction and lesson plan
2 Evidence-based practices Practical Evidence Based Physiotherapy. Herbert R., Jamtvedt G. (Eds) Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2005, ISBN: 9780750688208 Herbert R., Jamtvedt G. (Eds). Practical Evidence Based Physiotherapy. Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2005. ISBN: 9780750688208
3 Research methods Herbert R., Jamtvedt G. (Eds). Practical Evidence Based Physiotherapy. Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2005. ISBN: 9780750688208
4 How to write a quality research article? Akgül A, Birinci T, Sayin İ.(Eds). Nitelikli Bilimsel Araştırma Makalesi Nasıl Yazılır? IUC University Press İstanbul, 2023. E-ISBN: 9786057880413
5 Components of the article - Akgül A, Birinci T, Sayin İ.(Eds). Nitelikli Bilimsel Araştırma Makalesi Nasıl Yazılır? IUC University Press İstanbul, 2023. E-ISBN: 9786057880413 -Herbert R., Jamtvedt G. (Eds). Practical Evidence Based Physiotherapy. Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2005. ISBN: 9780750688208
6 Literature review and Consort -Pubmed, Web of science, scopus -Hammell K.W., Carpenter C. Qualitative Research in Evidence Based Rehabilitation. Churchill Livingstone, 2004. ISBN: 9780443072314
7 Midterm
8 Evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation in orthopedics Hammell K.W., Carpenter C. Qualitative Research in Evidence Based Rehabilitation. Churchill Livingstone, 2004. ISBN: 9780443072314
9 Evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation in neurology Hammell K.W., Carpenter C. Qualitative Research in Evidence Based Rehabilitation. Churchill Livingstone, 2004. ISBN: 9780443072314
10 Evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation in pediatrics Hammell K.W., Carpenter C. Qualitative Research in Evidence Based Rehabilitation. Churchill Livingstone, 2004. ISBN: 9780443072314
11 Evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation in athlete health Hammell K.W., Carpenter C. Qualitative Research in Evidence Based Rehabilitation. Churchill Livingstone, 2004. ISBN: 9780443072314
12 Evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation in cardiopulmonary Hammell K.W., Carpenter C. Qualitative Research in Evidence Based Rehabilitation. Churchill Livingstone, 2004. ISBN: 9780443072314
13 Evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation in pelvic floor health Hammell K.W., Carpenter C. Qualitative Research in Evidence Based Rehabilitation. Churchill Livingstone, 2004. ISBN: 9780443072314
14 Evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation in electrotherapy applications Hammell K.W., Carpenter C. Qualitative Research in Evidence Based Rehabilitation. Churchill Livingstone, 2004. ISBN: 9780443072314
15 Semester review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Herbert R., Jamtvedt G. (Eds). Practical Evidence Based Physiotherapy. Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2005. ISBN: 9780750688208

Hammell K.W., Carpenter C. Qualitative Research in Evidence Based Rehabilitation. Churchill Livingstone, 2004.  ISBN: 9780443072314

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
5
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
50
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
8
8
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
16
16
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
20
20
Final Exam
0
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to define issues, and conduct evaluation and planning in health, disease and disability, using theoretical and applied concepts and principles of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

2

To be able to demonstrate the analytical and practical skills to identify, formulate and to resolve issues affecting health; to be able to specify and apply the evidence-based practices in clinical decision-making.

X
3

To be able to effectively use devices, tools and equipment, appropriate treatment techniques and modalities, up-to-date informatics and rehabilitation technologies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

X
4

To be able to record and collect data, analyze, interpret, and present results in health sciences.

X
5

To be able to take responsibility, and demonstrate efficient working and management skills autonomously, as an individual, and as part of a healthcare team.

6

To be able to adopt the principle of lifelong learning; critically evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of information; access up-to-date scientific and technological information and practices.

7

To be able to communicate with, and convey information to the individuals/groups regardless of their sociocultural background, education level, age or disability status.

8

To be able to understand and apply legal rights, regulations and responsibilities regarding the physiotherapy profession and practices; to participate in academic, professional, regional, and global networks, and to utilize these networks efficiently.

9

To acquire the ability to perform, record and archive Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation applications according to the principles of healthcare quality, patient and occupational safety, professional deontology and ethics.

10

To be able to contribute to the public health promotion via developing novel approaches to meet the diverse and changing needs of society, and to develop health policies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

11

To be able to communicate with patients and healthcare team and perform clinical applications in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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