CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION IN NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES

FTR715

Course Code: FTR715
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 8

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Doctorate Of Science

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Professor Manolya Acar

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Learns about respiratory mechanics and problems seen in neuromuscular diseases.
Knows and applies the evaluation of respiratory function in neuromuscular diseases.
Learns and applies cardiopulmonary rehabilitation approaches in neuromuscular diseases.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Respiratory mechanics and problems seen in neuromuscular diseases, respiratory function assessment methods, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation approaches will be examined.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to the course
2^nd Week	A general overview of neuromuscular diseases
3^rd Week	Respiratory pathophysiology in neuromuscular diseases
4^th Week	Cardiopulmonary symptoms in neuromuscular diseases
5^th Week	Cardiopulmonary system assessment in neuromuscular diseases-1
6^th Week	Cardiopulmonary system assessment in neuromuscular diseases-2
7^th Week	Treatment methods to increase lung volume in neuromuscular diseases
8^th Week	Airway clearance techniques in neuromuscular diseases
9^th Week	Exercise training in neuromuscular diseases
10^th Week	Approaches to respiratory problems that may be seen after stroke and multiple sclerosis
11^th Week	Respiratory problems in Parkinson's disease and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
12^th Week	Respiratory problems encountered in spinal cord injuries and muscle diseases and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
13^th Week	Case Presentation
14^th Week	General review
15^th Week	Discussion

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Eleanor Main, Linda Denehy. Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics, 5th ed. Elsevier, 2016.
2, Harutoğlu H editors. Pulmoner Rehabilitasyon. Ankara: Hipokrat Yayınaevi; 2019.
3. Darras B.T. Neuromuscular Disorders Of Infancy,Childhood And Adolescence. A Clinician?s Approach. 2sd ed. London: Elsevier; 2015.
4. DeTurk W.E.,Chalin L.P. Cardiyovascular And Pulmonary Physical Therapy.An Evidence- Based Approach. 2sd ed. United States: McGraw Hill,2011.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Presentation of Book	1	50
Presentation of Article	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	10	140
Preparation for Final exam	1	12	12
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	3	5	15
Presentation (including preperation)	3	10	30
Total Work Load			240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			8
ECTS Credit of the Course			8

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2	X	X	X
K3
K4
K5
K6