NEUROLOGIC REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY304E	NEUROLOGIC REHABILITATION	6	4	3	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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. MUSTAFA NİZAMLIOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for planning and implementing assessment methods and physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs specific to neurological diseases.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts of neurological rehabilitation; assessment and treatment practices in spinal cord injuries; assessment and treatment practices in disc herniations; assessment and treatment practices in traumatic brain injuries and intracranial tumors; assessment and treatment practices in degenerative diseases; assessment and treatment practices in peripheral nerve injuries; and case-based applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the concept and scope of neurological rehabilitation.
Explains the conditions that cause functional impairments and disabilities in neurological disorders.
Performs basic and disease-specific assessment and evaluation methods in neurological disorders.
Implements basic and disease-specific physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs in neurological disorders.
Designs patient-centered treatment plans in neurological disorders.
Adapts various rehabilitation programs for neurological patients.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research	Introduction to Neurological Rehabilitation and Basic Concepts (Neuroplasticity, Clinical Approach)	Lecture, Discussion
2	Individual Study	Spinal Cord Injuries (Definition, Classification, Clinical Findings)	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
3	Database Review	Evaluation of Spinal Cord Injuries (ASIA, Functional Outcome Measures)	Lecture, Case Analysis
4	Web-Based Research	Treatment Approaches in Spinal Cord Injuries (Rehabilitation According to Injury Level)	Lecture, Case Analysis, Discussion
5	Individual Study	Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injuries (Functional Goals and Complications)	Lecture, Brainstorming
6	Database Review	Disc Herniations (Rehabilitation in Cervical and Lumbar Disc Pathologies)	Lecture, Discussion
7	Web-Based Research	Traumatic Brain Injuries and Intracranial Tumors (Motor and Cognitive Rehabilitation)	Lecture, Case Analysis
8	Individual Study	Ataxia (Clinical Features, Assessment, and Rehabilitation)	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
9	Database Review	Parkinson’s Disease (Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms, Rehabilitation Strategies)	Lecture, Case Analysis
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Web-Based Research	Multiple Sclerosis (Rehabilitation Approaches in Relapse and Remission Periods)	Lecture, Discussion
12	Individual Study	Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Functional Decline and Supportive Rehabilitation) – Practice Exam	Lecture, Case Analysis
13	Database Review	Peripheral Nerve Injuries and Neuropathies (Including Guillain–Barré Syndrome)	Lecture, Discussion
14	Web-Based Research	Facial Paralysis (Assessment, Exercise Therapy, and Facial Rehabilitation)	Lecture, Case Analysis
15	Individual Study	Clinical Decision-Making and Case Discussion Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Barnes, M. P., & Good, D. C. (Eds.). (2013). Neurological rehabilitation (Vol. 110). Newnes.
Dietz, V., & Ward, N. S. (Eds.). (2023). Nörorehabilitasyon ders kitabı (E. Kavlak & H. Tekgül, Trans. Eds.; 2nd ed.). İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Göksoy, T. (2017). Nörolojik hastalıkların rehabilitasyonu. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Karaduman, A. A., & Tunca Yılmaz, Ö. (Eds.). (2016). Fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon. Hipokrat Kitabevi; Pelikan Kitabevi.
Lazaro, R. T., Reina-Guerra, S. G., & Quiben, M. (Eds.). (2019). Umphred’s neurological rehabilitation. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Losseff, N., & Thompson, A. J. (Eds.). (2004). Neurological rehabilitation of stroke (The Queen Square rehabilitation series). Taylor & Francis.
Raine, S., Meadows, L., & Lynch-Ellerington, M. (Eds.). (2009). Bobath concept: Theory and clinical practice in neurological rehabilitation. Wiley-Blackwell.

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

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.					4

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.						5

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.						5
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health.						5

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.				3

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.						5
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.						5

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.				3
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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
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	14	2	28
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	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	65	0	107