REH657 - OROMOTOR DYSFUNCTION REHABILITATION

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
OROMOTOR DYSFUNCTION REHABILITATION REH657 1st Semester 2 2 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Drill and Practice
Case Study
 
Instructor (s)Numan DEMÄ°R, PT, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Selen SEREL ARSLAN, PT, PhD, Assoc. Prof. 
Course objectiveTeaching physiotherapsits to identify and evaluate the oromotor dysfunctions that can arise due to many reasons in pediatrics and adults also to instruct about convenient rehabilitation approaches, to bring practice ability. It is aimed to redound basic konwledge related to subject, to overview field studies and literature in theoric part of the course. Technics of assessment and treatment regarding oral motor functions will be teached in practice period. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Student who take this course will learn the normal oromotor functions and dysfunctions also will gain the ability of choosing and performing the convenient physiotherapy techniques.
Course ContentAnatomic, physiologic and functional characteristics of orofacial region, motor development stages, causes of oromotor dysfunction and the assessment of these parameters will be given in thsi course. In addition, discussion of related physiotherapy methods, searching literature, setting up projects and making research will take place in this course. 
References1-Logeman J A, Evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders, 2 end edition. 1998 Proed inc. Texas.
2-Arvedson J C, Pediatric swallowing and feding,seconde edition, 2002 singular publishing, colombia.
3. Ekberg, O. (Ed.). (2012). Dysphagia: diagnosis and treatment. Springer Science & Business Media.
4. Shaker, R., Belafsky, P. C., Postma, G. N., & Easterling, C. (Eds.). (2013). Principles of deglutition: a multidisciplinary text for swallowing and its disorders (Vol. 19, p. 1017). Springer New York.
5. Klinisyenler için yutma floroskopi rehberi, Demir N, Arslan SS, Karaduman AA, Editor, Pelikan Kitabevi, (2015), Ankara
6. Crary, M. A., & Groher, M. E. (2016). Dysphagia: clinical management in adults and children. Elsevier Health Sciences. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction of the course, related references and process.
Week 2Anatomy, physiology, neurophysiology and mechanics of oromotor functions
Week 3Causes and the effects of oromotor dysfunction.
Week 4Swallowing, speech difficulties, salivary disorders and relationship with oromotor functions.
Week 5Evaluation of swallowing and speech difficulties, salivary disorders and relationship with motor functions.
Week 6Physiotherapy methods in evaluation of swallowing and speech difficulties, salivary disorders and relationship with motor functions.
Week 7Practical study
Week 8Practical study
Week 9Physiotherapy rehabilitation methods in oromotor dysfunction.
Week 10Physiotherapy rehabilitation methods in oromotor dysfunction.
Week 11Practical study
Week 12Practical study
Week 13Discussion of literature and case study
Week 14Case presentation and discussion
Week 15Measurement and evaluation
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application1530
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments210
Presentation210
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1950
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application15230
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation22040
Project000
Homework assignment22040
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 13232
Total Workload4881240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Follows conceptual and clinical developments in basic measurement, evaluation and treatment tecniques special to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, uses deep and systematic knowledge relating to different areas of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in vocational and academical studies.     X
2. Evaluates knowledge from different areas of discipline by using theoretical and practical principles in area of physiotherapy and rehabilitation with critical approach and integrates, develops new knowledge, attains skill of problem solving and clinical decision making.     X
3. Plans investigations, serves in projects, interprets results of the studies which he/she has done with selecting appropriate statistical methods, writes report, presents in scientific meetings or publishes. X    
4. Independently implements investigations related to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation by considering the ethical values, transfers professional skills and responsibilities to group work.X    
5. Defines learning needs and objectives, continues to lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, vocational education and publicity programs. X    
6. Contributes to public health and health policy; makes individual, family and society conscious of education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.X    
7. Communicates orally and written in professional and academic studies related to their field at the international level by using at least one foreign language, takes part in the European language portfolio. X    

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