| 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;
- The students can explain the normal physiological aging process and the physiological changes that occur with aging.
- The students can identify syndromes and have information about chronic diseases common in the elderly.
- The students can identify and interpret of geriatric patients problems. Have skills in planning and implementing the appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation approach or program.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | In this course, the definition of aging, the normal physiological aging process, geriatric syndromes seen in the elderly, the concept of geriatric physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and policies regarding the elderly are discussed. This course aims to gain knowledge and skills on healthy aging and preventive approaches for the elderly, as well as physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices for the elderly with chronic diseases. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Gerontology , geriatrics, geriatric definitions of rehabilitation |
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2nd Week |
Normal physiological aging process and changes in systems with aging |
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3rd Week |
Physiological changes that occur with aging in the musculoskeletal system |
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4th Week |
Physiological changes that occur with aging in the nervous system |
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5th Week |
Physiological changes that occur with aging in the cardiopulmonary system |
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6th Week |
Cognitive problems that occur with aging; sensory-perception-motor changes |
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7th Week |
Discussion |
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8th Week |
Midterm, general review |
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9th Week |
Falls and functional assessment methods |
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10th Week |
The importance of multidisciplinary team work in geriatrics and the roles of team members |
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11th Week |
Healthy aging and improving quality of life |
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12th Week |
Planning exercise programs suitable for the elderly and physical activity planning |
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13th Week |
Clinical decision making after evaluation in geriatric patients |
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14th Week |
Fields of study and applications for physiotherapy in old age |
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15th Week |
Discussion |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Can F. Yaşlanma ve Egzersiz. Türkiye Klinikleri, Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. 2016;2(1):106-116.
2. Kırdı N, Can F, Abit Kocaman A, Bulut Doğan Z, Ertan Ü. Geriatrik Rehabilitasyon In: Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon, Karaduman A, Yılmaz Tunca Ö (ed). Ankara: Hipokrat Kitabevi; 2016.
3. Guccione AA, Avers D, Wong R. Geriatric Physical Therapy, 3 rd ed. St. Louis, USA: Elsevier Mosby; 2012.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Practice
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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 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
18 |
18 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
14 |
14 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 90 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 3 |
| 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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