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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SAADET TURHAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide information, attitude and skills on identifying activity and participation level problems in cases frequently encountered by physiotherapists during clinical practice, including pediatric, neurological, cardiopulmonary problems or sports injuries in amputee patients, determining appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in the light of evidence-based scientific data, and resolving patient-centered clinical problems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Clinical problems in physiotherapy; stages of clinical problem-solving; factors causing confusion in clinical problem-solving; strategies for solving different clinical problems; and the role of clinical questioning in the clinical problem-solving process.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identifies the relationship between the case and the information obtained through library and web-based resources.
Evaluates case-related definitions and problems at the levels of impairment, activity, and participation.
Explains personal and environmental factors affecting activity and participation limitations.
Applies the biopsychosocial model in the clinical decision-making process.
Researches current sources and uses the acquired information in relation to the case.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Clinical Problems in Physiotherapy and Introduction	Lecture, Discussion
2	Individual Research	Clinical Problem-Solving Stages	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Individual Research	Clinical Problem-Solving in Neurological Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4	Individual Research, Group Research	Clinical Problem Solving in Orthopedic Rehabilitation (Traumatic and Surgical Cases)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Group Work
5	Individual Research, Group Research	Clinical Problem-Solving in Technology-Assisted Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Group Work
6	Individual Research, Group Research	Clinical Problem-Solving in Sports Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Group Work
7	Individual Research, Group Research	Clinical Problem-Solving in Pediatric Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Group Work
8	Individual Research, Group Research	Clinical Problem-Solving in Cardiac Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Group Work
9	Group Research	Clinical Problem-Solving in Pulmonary Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Group Work
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Research, Group Research	Clinical Problem-Solving in Geriatric Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Group Work
12	Group Research	Clinical Problem-Solving in Women's Health Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Group Work
13	Individual Research, Group Research	Clinical Problem-Solving in Rheumatic Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Group Work
14	Web-Based Research, Group Research	Clinical Problem Solving in Musculoskeletal System Disorders (Degenerative and Overuse Injuries)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Group Work
15	Web-Based Research, Individual Research, Group Research	Clinical Problem-Solving in Vestibular Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Elbasan, B. (Ed.). (2023). Pediatrik fizyoterapi rehabilitasyon (Genişletilmiş 3. bs.). İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Ergun, N., & Baltacı, G. (2018). Spor yaralanmalarında fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon prensipleri (6. bs.). Hipokrat Yayıncılık.
Giangarra, C. E., Brotzman, S. B., & Manske, R. C. (2019). Klinik ortopedik rehabilitasyon: Ekip yaklaşımı (N. A. Güzel & S. Çıtaker, Ed. ve çev.). Hipokrat Yayıncılık.
Harutoğlu, H. (Ed.). (2019). Pulmoner rehabilitasyon. Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Üçsular, F. D. (Ed.). (2020). Romatolojik hastalıklarda fizyoterapi rehabilitasyon. İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık.

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.					4
2	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation				3

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						5
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				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.				3
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.				3
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					4
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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	11	3	33
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	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	62	0	98