| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Students will be able to classify tinnitus according to its characteristics.
- Students will be able to explain the physiological and pathophysiological aspects of tinnitus.
- Students will be able to list the factors that can affect tinnitus.
- Students will be able to apply Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT).
- Students will be able to evaluate tinnitus and hyperacusis and report the results.
- Students will be able to structure the assessment and intervention process for patients with tinnitus and/or hyperacusis.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | The aim of this course is to provide knowledge on the history, prevalence, pathophysiology, classification, and test methods related to tinnitus, as well as coping strategies and basic principles of tinnitus treatments. It also covers the causes of hyperacusis, hyperacusis testing, and therapy methods.
Through this course, students are expected to understand the measurement and evaluation protocols for individuals with tinnitus and/or hyperacusis complaints, as well as the principles and differences in these approaches. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Course Introduction and Overvie |
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2nd Week |
Definition, History, and Classification of Tinnitus |
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3rd Week |
Pathophysiology of Tinnitus |
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4th Week |
Measurement of Tinnitus |
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5th Week |
Tinnitus Evaluation Protocols |
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6th Week |
Coping Strategies and Treatment Methods for Tinnitus |
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7th Week |
Tinnitus Intervention Protocols |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Definition, Prevalence, and Risk Factors of Hyperacusis |
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10th Week |
Causes and Risk Factors of Hyperacusis |
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11th Week |
Measurement Methods for Hyperacusis |
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12th Week |
Treatment of Hyperacusis |
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13th Week |
Treatment Approaches for Patients with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis |
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14th Week |
Changes in Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Management During the Pandemic |
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15th Week |
General Review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Discussion
- Case Study
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
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| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
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| Course hours |
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| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
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| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 0 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 0 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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