Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Geriatrics

Course Code:

PTR 266

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Free Elective

Theoric:

2

Practice:

2

Lab:

2

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Ebru AKBUĞA KOÇ

Courses given by:

Ebru AKBUĞA KOÇ

Course Assistants :

Batuhan KAYAHAN

Course Objectives:

Aging, physiological changes related to aging, loss of physical performance, psychosocial changes; It aims to define evaluation techniques in geriatric rehabilitation, test and measurement methodologies in physical and cognitive performance under the concept of evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation, the role of the physiotherapist in primary health care, preventive approaches, preventive rehabilitation in the elderly in society.

Course Content:

This course includes neurological, orthopedic problems and cognitive changes that occur with aging, physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications in cases of systemic diseases and disabilities, development of decision-making and evaluation skills in geriatric rehabilitation program, evaluation and improvement of quality of life. The interrelationships of all subheadings are explained in detail, both practically and theoretically.

Course Methodology:

2. Discussion 3. Problem solving 4. Case study

Course Evaluation Methods:

E. Homework G. Student presentation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları	Program Öğrenme Çıktıları	Öğretim Yöntemleri	Ölçme Yöntemleri
1. Provides knowledge on health issues	5	2,3	E,G
2. Sensitive and feel responsible in professional, social and universal ethical principles	3	3,4	E,G
3. Improves practical skill in the concept of geriatric rehabilitation	5	3,4	E,G
4. Provides proper communication skills	3	2,3	E,G
5. Gains the skills of evidenced based problem solving	5	3,4	E,G

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Physiological changes with aging, loss of physical performance, psychosocial changes
2	Geriatric rehabilitation evaluation techniques, tests and measurements of physical performances in specific situations Practical: Functional Independence Measurement-FIM, Timed Performance Tests, 6m / 10m Walk Test, Case Study and discussion
3	Geriatric rehabilitation evaluation techniques, tests and measurements of cognitive performances in specific situations Practical: Mini Mental State Examination Test, Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test, Case Study and discussion
4	Addressing aging and social isolation, hearing prevention interventions, visual, memory and communication skills Practical: Case Study and discussion
5	Creating a general exercise program for the elderly, principles of increasing physical activity, preventing balance problems and falls in the elderly, partial changes against falls, precautions against independent living Practical: Balance and Fall tests, Case Study and discussion
6	Simple and instrumental daily living activities, Assistive technology in geriatric rehabilitation Practical: Simple and instrumental ADL tests, Case Study and discussion
7	Midterm Exam
8	Aging and social isolation; frailty syndrome Practical: Walking and performance tests, Case Study and discussion
9	Participation in physical, social and recreational activities of the elderly living independently at home, in the environment and in institutional life. The importance of effective sports activities and therapeutic recreation on cognitive functions. Practical: Sleep quality, pain assessment, depression and anxiety assessment questionnaires
10	Seminar in Geriatric Rehabilitation
11	Seminar in Geriatric Rehabilitation
12	Seminar in Geriatric Rehabilitation
13	Seminar in Geriatric Rehabilitation
14	Seminar in Geriatric Rehabilitation
15	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Additional Resources

1. Landefeld CS, Palmer RM, Johnson MA, Johnson CB, Lyons WL. Current Geriatric Diagnosis & Treatment. McGraw–Hill Companies, NewYork, 2004.

2. Austin DR. Therapeutic Recreation. Processess and Techniques. 5th Ed.Sagamore Publishing, Champaign, 2003.

3. Ham RJ, Primary Care Geriatrics.: A Case –Based Approach, Mosby Year Book, St Louis, 1997.

4. Randall L. Braddom (Ed). Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 1996

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Photocopy shareable.
Assignments	Shareable
Exams	Not shareable.

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm Exam	1	40
Final Exam	2	60
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Having enough educational background in health.			X
2	Using the basic knowledge to define and analyze the problems					X
3	To make solution suggestions based on the evidence					X
4	To choose and use efficiently physiotherapy - rehabilitation techniques required for the cases	X
5	To gain practical skills.					X
6	To have the capability to choose the therapy agents, tools and to plan the rehabilitation program.			X
7	To have a command in spesific problems in physiotherapy					X
8	To have command in communication skills usage in order to communicate efficiently					X
9	To achieve an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and consistently selfimproving					X
10	To have the consciousness of professional, social and universal ethics and responsibilities					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course duration (including the exam week: 15x total course hours/week)	15	2	30
Laboratory	15	2	30
Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice, review/week)	15	4	60
Homework	1	2	2
Presentation	1	2	2
Total Work Load			124
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4,96
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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