GERIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY409	GERIATRIC REHABILITATION	7	3	3	6

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BÜŞRA SAYİR
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To explain the physiological changes that occur with age progression, to make the students understand the applications of the evaluation and exercise programs for healthy and handicapped elderly, to make them aware about healthy aging and quality of life.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Physiological changes in aging, functional evaluation methods, application of clinical decision-making process, project and case studies.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the clinical features observed in geriatric healthy and ill persons and relate them to appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches.
Learn about the physiological responses of geriatric patients in various diseases.
Gain experience in geriatric patient evaluation, definition and interpretation of patients' problems.
Plans and implements appropriate treatment approaches.
In a variety of geriatric diseases, he / she acquires a multidisciplinary working ability with other health personnel providing geriatric care.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Database Search	Introduction to Aging and Geriatric Health	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
2	Literature Review, Database Search	Changes in Geriatric Individuals,Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Geriatric Team	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
3	Literature Review, Database Search	Basic Principles of Gerontological Intervention, Anamnesis, Measurement, Evaluation, Clinical Decision Making in Older Adults	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
4	Literature Review, Database Search	Sensory Evaluation in Geriatric Individuals	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
5	Literature Review, Database Search	Quality of Life and Its Assessment in Elderly Individuals	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
6	Literature Review, Database Search	Pain, Physiotherapy, and Rehabilitation in Geriatrics	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
7	Literature Review, Database Search	Balance Disorders, Falls, and Their Rehabilitation in Older Individuals	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Database Search	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Sleep Disorders in Older Individuals	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
10	Literature Review, Database Search	Exercise Approaches for Back and Neck Problems in Older Individuals	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
11	Literature Review, Database Search	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Older Individuals with Neurological Problems	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
12	Literature Review, Database Search	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Older Individuals with Orthopedic Problems	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
13	Literature Review, Database Search	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Older Individuals with Chronic Problems	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
14	Literature Review, Database Search	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Geriatric Individuals	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
15	Literature Review, Database Search	Rehabilitation for Geriatric Oncology, Intensive Care, and Palliative Care	Interactive Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Abrams, William B.; Beers, Mark H.; Berkow, Robert. "The Merck manual of geriatrics", Whitehouse Station, 1995
Cassel, Christine; Riesenberg, Donald E.; Sorensen, Leif B.; Walsh, John R. "Geriatric medicine". NewYork, 1990
Ferri, Fred F.; Fretwell, Marsha D. "Practical guide to the care of the geriatric patient", St. Louis,1992
Squires, Amanda J. "Rehabilitation of the older patient: A handbook for the multidisciplinary team."NewYork, 1988
Rossman, Isadore. "Clinical geriatrics", Philadelphia, 1986.

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				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						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.			2
2	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs			2

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				3
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.					4
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	12	3	36
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	2	12	24
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	2	12	24
Seminar	1	6	6
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	35	0	154