FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
FTR 322 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Geriatric Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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FTR 322
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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4
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
Turkish
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | Blended | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkProblem SolvingCase StudyApplication: Experiment / Laboratory / WorkshopLecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | - | |||||
Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | To provide the knowledge and skills about changes in body systems with aging, theories of aging, concepts related to aging, aging and healthy aging, importance of physical activity in geriatric population, the features and examples of comprehensive physical therapy assessment and evidence based exercise program for healthy and diagnosed elderly individuals. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | In this course, theories of aging, epidemiological characteristics of the elderly population, causes of mortality and morbidity will be discussed reviewing the concept of geriatrics, the geriatric rehabilitation team and the role of the physiotherapist. By addressing the systemic changes that occur with aging, evidence-based practices will be explained for the evaluation and planning of exercise programs required for healthy aging and individual and group exercises suitable for physical activity in advanced age, as well as a physiotherapy program suitable for pathologies. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction | |
2 | Concept of geriatrics, and aging theories | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
3 | Anatomical, physiological and functional changes in the musculoskeletal system with aging and its evaluation | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
4 | Planning exercise program for anatomical, physiological and functional changes in the musculoskeletal system with aging | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
5 | Anatomical, physiological and functional changes in the cardiopulmonary system with aging and its evaluation | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
6 | Planning exercise program for anatomical, physiological and functional changes in the cardiopulmonary system with aging | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
7 | Anatomical, physiological and functional changes in the neurologic system with aging and its evaluation | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
8 | Planning exercise program for anatomical, physiological and functional changes in the neurologic system with aging | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
9 | Midterm | |
10 | Balance disorders and falls, its effect on function and the role of physiotherapy in treatment | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
11 | Balance disorders and falls, its effect on function and the role of physiotherapy in treatment | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
12 | Cognitive performance in the elderly, Depression, Dementia, Alzheimer's, their effects on function and the role of physiotherapy in treatment | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
13 | Health aging and physical activity | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
14 | Frailty syndrome and palliative care | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook |
15 | Review of the semester | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Dale Avers, Rita Wong Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition, Mosby eBook ISBN: 9780323072410 Hardcover ISBN: 9780323029483 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Jones GJ, Rose DJ. Physical Activitiy Instruction of Older Adults. Human Kinetics, 2005. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project |
1
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10
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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1
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14
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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12
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12
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
1
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10
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10
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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16
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16
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Final Exam |
1
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20
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20
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Total |
120
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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4 | To be able to record and collect data, analyze, interpret, and present results in health sciences. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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