Information Package

Ph.D. on Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

FTR607

UP-TO-DATE APPROACHES IN PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION

Course Code
FTR607
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
8
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understands the disorders, activity restrictions and participation problems that can be seen in children due to various reasons.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe process of making the appropriate evaluation in diseases affecting the pediatric population and planning the necessary exercise and treatment program will be examined.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Basic principles in pediatric rehabilitation
3rd Week Common pediatric neurologic diseases
4th Week Down syndrome
5th Week mental retardation
6th Week Common pediatric orthopedic problems
7th Week neuromuscular diseases
8th Week Psychological problems of pediatric patients
9th Week Caregiver burden in pediatric rehabilitation
10th Week Evaluation methods in pediatric rehabilitation
11th Week Psychosocial treatment models
12th Week Evidence-based treatment approaches in pediatric rehabilitation
13th Week case studies
14th Week general discussion
15th Week general discussion
Recommended or Required Reading1. Physical Therapy for Children (Eds: Cambell SK, linden DVW, Palisano RJ, 2000)
2. Pediatric rehabilitation: a team approach for therapists (Eds. Logigian MK., Ward JD. Little, Brown, 1989)
3. Managing Pain in Children: A Clinical Guide. (Eds. Twycross A., Dowden S., Bruce E, Bruce L. Wiley Blackwell, 2008).
4. Pediatric Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice (Eds. Alexander MA and Matthews DJ. (2009)
5. Pediatric Physical Therapy (Ed. Tecklin JS, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fourth Edition edition (2007).
Physical Rehabilitation Laboratory Manual: Focus on Functional Training (Paperback) (Ed. O'Sullivan OS., Schmitz TJ. 2007).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 1 25
Presentation of Case Study 1 25
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 14 3 42
Total Work Load240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3
K4 X
K5
K6