KPR766 - PULMONARY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PULMONARY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY KPR766 Spring 4 0 4 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Observation
Field Trip
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
Case Study
 
Instructor (s)Deniz Ä°nal-Ä°nce PT, PhD, Prof., Melda SaÄŸlam, PT, PhD, Prof., Naciye Vardar-YaÄŸlı, PT, PhD, Prof., Ebru Çalık-Kütükcü, PT, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Aynur Demirel PT, PhD, Assoc. Prof. 
Course objectiveDecision making in rehabilitation approaches in patients with different respiratory problems will be comprehensively reviewed. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Student completing this course Gains knowledge characteristics of pathologies in patients with different respiratory problems, causing factors, assessment methods, prognosis, physiological responses to exercise and treatment applications in respiratory diseases.
  2. Comprehends clinical decision making in physical therapy and rehabilitation with this information.
Course ContentObstructive and restrictive pulmonary disease, chest wall disorders, systemic and traumatic diseases affecting the lung, multisystem organ failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome, lung infection, effects and side effects of pulmonary medications, outcome measures used to evaluate pathophysiology.  
References1. Ali J, Summer W, Levitzky M. Pulmonary Pathophysiology: A Clinical Approach. 3rd ed. United States: McGraw-Hill Medical;2009.
2. Gould BE, Dyer R. Pathophysiology for the Health Professions. 4th ed. United States: Saunders; 2011.
3. West JB. Pulmonary Pathophysiology. 8th ed. China: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2012.
4. Jardins TD. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials of Respiratory Care. 6th ed. United States: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2012.
5. Science Citation Index, Index Medicus
6. Hacettepe Ãœniversitesi, e-kaynaklar (Pubmed, WOS). 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Course outlines and notes
Week 2Basic concepts in pulmonary physiology
Week 3Basic concepts in pulmonary physiology
Week 4Pathophysiology of airway obstruction
Week 5Pathophysiology of airway obstruction
Week 6Pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
Week 7Midterm
Week 8Pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
Week 9Physiological responses of the exercise in respiratory diseases
Week 10Physiological responses of the exercise in respiratory diseases
Week 11Pathophysiology of respiratory failure
Week 12Pathophysiology of respiratory failure
Week 13Pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension
Week 14Pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension
Week 15Preperation to final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance145
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments1415
Presentation145
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes5050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes5050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14798
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14684
Project000
Homework assignment14342
Midterms (Study duration)188
Final Exam (Study duration) 11212
Total Workload5840300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Produces new knowledge, educational and teaching materials that will guide clinical applications and academic studies in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, plans, conducts, and carries out original research, uses appropriate statistical methods, analyzes and reports.    X
2. Transfers the evidence-based knowledge obtained through scientific research using the up-to-date technological tools required in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation to clinical applications, publishes his/her results in national and international peer-reviewed journals, and presents them at scientific meetings related to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.    X
3. Shows commitment to ethical standards in conducting and publishing research and implements the principles of lifelong learning.     
4. Uses up-to-date information in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation for the benefit of society and contributes to national and international policies developed to improve public health.     
5. Works with qualified knowledge and skill accumulation that can develop programs and creative solutions in education training and consultancy.    X
6. Communicates at an equal level in academic and professional environments in writing, speaking and visually using at least one foreign language.     
7. Can resolve conflicts by planning, implementing, and distributing tasks in a disciplinary leadership and management position in academic and scientific environments.     

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest