Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

FTR338

Course Name:

Geriatric Rehabilitation

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi KÜBRA KENDAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to understand the physiological changes that occur with advancing age, to understand the necessary evaluation and exercise programs for healthy and disabled elderly people, and to raise awareness about healthy aging and quality of life.

Course Content:

Within the scope of this course; Definitions related to gerontology, geriatrics and aging, physiological changes that occur with aging, physiological changes that occur with aging in the musculoskeletal system and cardiopulmonary system, sensory-perceptual-motor changes that occur with aging, functional evaluation methods and falls, multidisciplinary team in geriatrics The importance of exercise, exercise programs suitable for the elderly, healthy aging and quality of life, and areas of study for physiotherapy in old age are included.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Ability to define clinical features observed in geriatric healthy and sick people and associate them with appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches
2) Obtaining information about the physiological responses of geriatric patients in various diseases
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Ability to evaluate geriatric patients and gain experience in identifying and interpreting patients' problems
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Ability to plan and implement appropriate treatment approaches
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Ability to gain multidisciplinary working skills with other healthcare personnel providing elderly care in various diseases seen in geriatrics.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definitions Related to Gerontology, Geriatrics and Aging
2)	Physiological Changes That Occur with Aging	-
3)	Biomechanical Changes Occurring with Aging in the Musculoskeletal System	-
4)	Physiological Changes Occurring with Aging in the Nervous System	-
5)	Physiological Changes Occurring with Aging in the Cardiopulmonary System	-
6)	Sensory-Perception-Motor Changes That Occur with Aging	-
7)	Functional Assessment Methods and Falls	-
8)	Midterm	-
9)	The Importance of Multidisciplinary Team Work in Geriatrics	-
10)	Exercise Programs Suitable for the Elderly	-
11)	Healthy Aging and Quality of Life	-
12)	Fields of Study for Physiotherapy in Old Age	-
13)	Literature review in geriatrics	-
14)	An overview	-
15)	An overview	-
16)	Final Exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Haftalık olarak verilecektir.

References:

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.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Physiotherapy profession, knowledge of basic medical sciences, clinical information on diseases and has a knowledge of foreign languages.
3) Adopts the principles of professional ethics and patient rights
5) Involves in the protective scope of rehabilitation services, applies health practices to improve individual life quality.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Physiotherapy profession, knowledge of basic medical sciences, clinical information on diseases and has a knowledge of foreign languages.	3
3)	Adopts the principles of professional ethics and patient rights	3
5)	Involves in the protective scope of rehabilitation services, applies health practices to improve individual life quality.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			80