Information Package

Ph.D. on Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

FTR657

ASSESMENT METHODS ON RHEUMATOLOGICAL DISEASES

Course Code
FTR657
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. Recognizes rheumatic diseases.
  2. Learns the pathophysiology of rheumatic diseases.
  3. Learns appropriate evaluation methods for physiotherapy and rehabilitation needs within the scope of theoretical knowledge about rheumatic diseases.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionLearn the classification, definitions, pathophysiology and evaluation methods of rheumatic diseases.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Definition and classification of rheumatic diseases
3rd Week Chronic inflammation and its pathophysiology in rheumatic diseases
4th Week Musculoskeletal involvement in rheumatic diseases
5th Week Systemic involvement in rheumatic diseases
6th Week Clinical evaluation methods in rheumatic diseases
7th Week Interpretation of medical imaging and examinations in rheumatic diseases
8th Week Systemic evaluation methods in rheumatic diseases
9th Week Evaluation methods in different rheumatic diseases
10th Week Evaluation methods in different rheumatic diseases
11th Week Evaluation methods in different rheumatic diseases
12th Week Examination of the current literature on assessment methods in different rheumatic diseases
13th Week case studies
14th Week general review
15th Week discussion
Recommended or Required Reading1. Romatizmal Hastalıklarda Biyopsikososyal Model: Bilişsel Egzersiz Terapi Yaklaşımı, Edibe Ünal, Pelikan Kitabevi
2.J. Physical Therapy
3. Archieves of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
4. Clinical Rheumatology
5. Arthritis Rheumatism
6. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 1 50
Presentation of Case Study 1 50
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
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 4 56
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 9 14 126
Total Work Load240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K4
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K6 X X X