Information Package

Program of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English 30%)

FTR320

PAIN PHYSIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

Course Code
FTR320
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To have knowledge about physiology and neurophysiopathology of pain
  2. To be able to evaluate the pain
  3. To be able to know the technics about pain management
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe course contains factors causing the pain, chemical, neural and physiological mechanisms of pain, types of pain and physiotherapy practices for prevention and reduce pain.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Definition and classification of pain
3rd Week Character of pain, neurophysiology and neurophysiopathology of pain
4th Week Pain tracts
5th Week Pain modulation mechanism
6th Week Evaluation of the pain
7th Week Neuropathic Pain
8th Week Midterm, General review
9th Week Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
10th Week Diabetic Pain, Pleurotic Pain,
11th Week Anjina Pectoris, Phantom Pain,
12th Week Child and Pain
13th Week Methods used to relieve pain
14th Week Methods used to relieve pain
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required Reading1-Collins J V. : Principles of Anesthesiology. Third Edition, Lea & Febiger. Malvern, Pennsylvania, 1993.
2- Raj P P. : Practical Management of Pain. Second Edition, Mosby Year Book. St. Louis, 1992.
3- Wall P D., Melzack R. : Textbook of Pain. Third Edition, Chirchill Livingstone. London, 1994
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 8 8
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 4 4
Presentation (including preperation) 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Article 0 0 0
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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K2 X X X
K3 X X X
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