POB608 - SPLINTS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPLINTS | POB608 | Spring | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Team/Group Work Problem Solving Other | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Fatih Erbahçeci PT PhD Prof, Gözde Yağcı PT PhD Assoc Prof, Şulenur Yıldız PT PhD Asst Prof | |||||
| Course objective | Determining, designing, manufacturing and fitting of appropriate splints in upper extremity problems | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Basic principles for determining, designing manufacturing and application of the most suitable splint in various hand pathologies | |||||
| References | - Kinezyoloji ve Biyomekanik, Prof. Dr. Gül Yazıcıoğlu, Prof. Dr. Fatih Erbahçeci, Hipokrat Kitabevi. ISBN: 9786059160360 - Temel Fizyoterapi Rehabilitasyon, Prof. Dr. Fatih Erbahçeci, Hipokrat Kitabevi ISBN: 9786057874313 | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Important characteristics of hand in splinting |
| Week 2 | Evaluation of the hand |
| Week 3 | Basic principles of static and dynamic splinting |
| Week 4 | Fabrication of oppenens and spica splints |
| Week 5 | Fabrication of radial palsy splints |
| Week 6 | Midterm exam |
| Week 7 | Splinting in tendon ruptures |
| Week 8 | Splinting in rheumatoid arthritis |
| Week 9 | Splinting in spasticity |
| Week 10 | Fabrication of splints in contractures |
| Week 11 | Fabrication of functional fracture orthosis |
| Week 12 | Literature discussion related to splinting |
| Week 13 | Literature discussion related to splinting |
| Week 14 | Literature discussion related to splinting |
| Week 15 | General evaluation |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 5 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 14 | 10 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 10 | 5 |
| Presentation | 10 | 5 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 50 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Total Workload | 64 | 33 | 240 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. 1. Tracks advancements in measurement, evaluation, and treatment techniques unique to Prosthetics-Orthotics and Biomechanics. Applies comprehensive knowledge across various fields in patient rehabilitation with orthoses and prostheses in professional and academic settings | X | ||||
| 2. 2. Evaluates knowledge from different areas of discipline by using theoretical and practical principles in area of Prosthetics -Orthotics and Biomechanics with critical approach and integrates, develops new knowledge, attains skill of problem solving and clinical decision making. | X | ||||
| 3. 3. Plans investigations, serves in projects, interprets results of the studies which he/she has done with selecting appropriate statistical methods, writes reports, presents in scientific meetings or publishes. | X | ||||
| 4. 4. Independently implements investigations related to Prosthetics -Orthotics and Biomechanics by considering the ethical values, transfers professional skills and responsibilities to group work. | |||||
| 5. 5. Defines learning needs and objectives, continues lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, vocational education and publicity programs. | X | ||||
| 6. 6. Contributes to public health and health policies, raising awareness about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches in the field of Prosthesis-Orthosis and Biomechanics. | |||||
| 7. 7. Effectively communicates in professional and academic settings internationally, orally and in writing, utilizing at least one European language from the language portfolio | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest