CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY444E	CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING II	8	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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
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
Pubmed, Pedro, Science Direct

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	Has advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks containing basic and current information in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, application tools and multimedia education tools and other resources.						5
2	Has the knowledge to evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the knowledge to reach scientific knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to monitor, evaluate and apply the current literature.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, it interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, defines and analyzes problems, develops solutions by considering professional and ethical values ​​based on research and evidence, shares information, and makes teamwork.						5
2	Produces solutions to the problems specific to the field in line with scientific data/evidence.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Provides health education for individuals, families and the society by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using advanced knowledge about physiotherapy and rehabilitation, carries out a study independently and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Demonstrates embracing lifelong learning, is open to development and continues this behavior.					4
2	Identifies learning resources, access resources effectively/quickly.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shares her thoughts on the issues related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation with quantitative and qualitative data, and shares thoughts with experts and non-experts as an active element of the process, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.						5
2	With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment which they live.						5
3	Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collects, interprets and applies data related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, cooperates with people from related disciplines during the announcement of the results and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.						5
2	With Professional identity, sets a role model to colleagues and is an example to the society.						5
3	Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society in the fields of education, practice and research.						5

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	7	3	21
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	107