CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY444	CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING II	8	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer HANDE BESNA GÖÇEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Ability to identify problems at the level of impairment, activity and participation in cases (pediatric, neurological, cardiopulmonary problems or sports injuries in amputee patients) that physiotherapists encounter frequently during their clinical work, and to determine appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in the light of evidence-based scientific data, and information on solving patient-centered clinical problems and skills acquisition.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Clinical problems in physiotherapy, clinical problem solving stages, confusing situations in clinical problem solving, different clinical problem solving strategies, clinical questioning in clinical problem solving.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The ability to use case-related information obtained as a result of searching library and web-based resources is perfected.
Evaluates the problems at the level of disorder, activity and participation with case definitions after case studies and physiotherapy evaluation within the group.
Explain personal and environmental factors that affect activity and participation restrictions
Applies the biopsychosocial model to clinical decision making

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Web Based Research, Individual Research	Clinical Problems in Physiotherapy	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Review, Web Based Research, Individual Research	Clinical Problem Solving Stages	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Individual research, Group Research	Situations That Create Confusion in Clinical Problem Solving	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4	Individual research, Group Research	Diagnosis / Treatment to be Used in Clinical Problem Solving	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Individual research, Group Research	Clinical Problem Solving in Neurological Physiotherapy	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
6	Individual research, Group Research	Clinical Problem Solving in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
7	Individual research, Group Research	Clinical Problem Solving in Cardiac Physiotherapy	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual research, Group Research	Clinical Problem Solving in Pulmonary Physiotherapy	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
10	Individual research, Group Research	Clinical Problems and Solving Strategies in Pediatric Cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
11	Individual research, Group Research	Clinical Problems and Solving Strategies in Adult Cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
12	Individual research, Group Research	Clinical Problems and Solving Strategies in Geriatric Cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
13	Individual research, Group Research	The Place of Clinical Inquiries in Clinical Problem Solving	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
14	Literature Review, Web Based Research, Individual Research	Case Examples	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
15	Literature Review, Web Based Research, Individual Research	Comparative Case Examples	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Pupmed, Pedro, Science Direct
Algun, Z. C. (2015). Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. Ankara: Nobel Tıp Kitapevi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.						5
2	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic phenomenon of sub-fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation about principles, processes and applications, make a basic level of analysis and evaluation.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to physiotherapy and rehabilitation program planning with learned theoretical and practical knowledge.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary.					4
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.					4
2	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.					4
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs.					4
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy.						5
2	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.						5
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	10	3	30
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	14	1	14
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	108