NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL APPROACHES II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY302E	NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL APPROACHES II	6	5	4	5

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	Assist.Prof. HÜSNİYE MERVE DEMİRER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide informations on understanding the basic features of measurement, evaluation, and neurophysiological approaches in stroke rehabilitation, and on developing application skills.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Stroke, clinical processes after stroke, neurophysiological approaches, measuring, evaluation and therapeutic applications, case studies.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the clinical presentation observed in stroke and the neurophysiological approaches applied thereafter.
Applies basic and neurophysiologically based assessment and treatment methods used after stroke.
Selects appropriate neurophysiological approaches based on patient assessment.
Interprets the areas of use of different neurophysiological approaches in clinical practice.
Designs treatment plans including neurophysiological approaches for post-stroke cases.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Introduction to Neurophysiological Approaches	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
2	Database Review, Individual Study	Cerebrovascular Accidents	Lecture, Discussion, Case Analysis
3	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Brunnstrom Method in Stroke Rehabilitation	Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion
4	Database Review, Individual Study	Clinical Assessment According to the Brunnstrom Method in Stroke Rehabilitation	Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion
5	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Upper Extremity, Trunk, and Hand Training According to the Brunnstrom Method in Stroke Rehabilitation	Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion
6	Database Review, Individual Study	Lower Extremity Training According to the Brunnstrom Method in Stroke Rehabilitation	Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion
7	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approach (Bobath) in Stroke Rehabilitation	Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion
8	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Assessment Applications with the Bobath Approach	Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion
9	Database Review, Individual Study	Treatment Applications with the Bobath Approach - Flaccid Phase	Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Database Review, Individual Study	Treatment Applications with the Bobath Approach - Spasticity Phase	Lecture, Demonstration, Case Analysis
12	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Treatment Applications with the Bobath Approach - Recovery Phase - Practice Exam	Practical Application
13	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Margaret Johnstone Method and Applications in Stroke Rehabilitation	Lecture, Demonstration
14	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Comparison of Brunnstrom, Bobath, and Johnstone Methods	Lecture, Demonstration, Brainstorming
15	Database Review, Individual Study	Motor Recovery and Neuroplasticity	Lecture, Demonstration, Brainstorming
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Dietz, V., & Ward, N. S. (Eds.). (2023). Nörorehabilitasyon ders kitabı (E. Kavlak & H. Tekgül, Trans. Eds.). İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Karaduman, A. A., Aksu Yıldırım, S., & Tunca Yılmaz, Ö. (Eds.). (2013). İnme sonrası fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon (K. Armutlu et al., Comp.). Pelikan Yayıncılık.
Krakauer, J. W. (2024). Broken movement: The neurobiology of motor recovery after stroke. MIT Press.
Özdinçler, A. R. (Ed.). (2023). Nörofizyolojik temelli tedavi yaklaşımları. İstanbul Medikal Sağlık ve Yayıncılık.
Page, S. J., & Levine, P. (2020). Changing minds: Integrating neuroplasticity with clinical stroke rehabilitation. Springer.
Popovic, M. R., & Masani, K. (2020). Functional electrical stimulation therapy: Recovery of function following spinal cord injury and stroke. In Z. Rymer, T. Nef, & V. Dietz (Eds.), Neurorehabilitation technology (2nd ed., pp. 479–498). Springer.
Raine, S., Meadows, L., & Lynch-Ellerington, M. (2020). Bobath concept: Theory and clinical practice in neurological rehabilitation (2nd ed.). 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	Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.						5
3	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation						5
4	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						5
2	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
2	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	Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary						5
3	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health					4
4	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
2	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	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.					4
3	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs				3
4	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	Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.						5
3	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs				3
4	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs				3
5	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject						5
6	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	Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy						5
3	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.						5
4	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.						5
5	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements						5
6	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements						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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
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	2	28
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	65	0	128