KPR653 - ASSESSMENT IN PULMONARY REHABILITATION I

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ASSESSMENT IN PULMONARY REHABILITATION I KPR653 1st Semester 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Team/Group Work
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
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 objectiveCharacterictics of patients with respiratory problems, clinical laboratory findings, pulmonary function test and arterial blood gas analysis will be comprehensively reviewed.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Obtains knowledge in comprehensive evaluation of physical, physiologic and functional level of patients and optimal rehabilitation.
  2. Obtains knowledge related to assessment methods and approaches in pulmonary rehabilitation.
  3. Comprehends interpretation of evaluation findings.
  4. Explains place of laboratory tests in respiratory diseases on rehabilitation.
  5. Defines evidence-based physiotherapy approaches in pulmonary rehabilitation.
Course ContentAssessment of signs and symptoms in patients with respiratory problems, chest examination, evaluation of clinical laboratory findings, interpretation of dynamic and static lung function tests and arterial blood gases. 
References1. Eleanor Main, Linda Denehy. Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics, 5th ed. Elsevier, 2016.
2. Hillegass E. Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy. 3th ed. Elsevier: Saunders; 2010.
3. Hodgkin JE, Celi BR, Connors GA. Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Guidelines to Success. 4th ed. United States: Mosby; 2008.
4. Harden B, Cross J, Broad MA, Quint M, Ritson P, Thomas S. Respiratory Physiotherapy: An On-Call Survival Guide. 2nd ed. China: Churchill Livingstone; 2009.
5. Wilkins RL, Dexter JR, Heuer A. Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care. 6th ed. Canada: Mosby; 2010.
6. Jardins TD. Clinical Manifestations & Assessment of Respiratory Disease. 6th ed. United states: Mosby; 2010.
7. Hacettepe Ãœniversitesi, e-kaynaklar (Pubmed, WOS). 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Course content and description
Week 2Patient examination in pulmonary rehabilitation
Week 3Determination of risk factors and problems in patients with respiratory problems
Week 4Pulmonary documentation and analysis of history
Week 5Laboratory tests for rehabilitation in respiratory diseases
Week 6Assessment of dyspnea and scales used in assessment of dyspnea
Week 7Midterm
Week 8Assessment of respiratory pattern and chest wall movement in respiratory problems
Week 9Static pulmonary function tests
Week 10Static pulmonary function tests
Week 11Dynamic pulmonary function tests
Week 12Dynamic pulmonary function tests
Week 13Arterial blood gas analysis and interpretation
Week 14Arterial blood gas analysis and interpretation
Week 15Preparation of final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance145
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments145
Presentation1410
Project00
Seminar1410
Midterms120
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 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14570
Project000
Homework assignment14342
Midterms (Study duration)177
Final Exam (Study duration) 199
Total Workload5832240

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 measurement, evaluation and treatment techniques in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, uses deep and systematic knowledge relating to various areas of the discipline in professional and academic studies.    X
2. Evaluates knowledge from various areas of the discipline by using theoretical and practical principles with a critical approach and integrating, developing new knowledge, and attaining skills of problem-solving and clinical decision making.     
3. Plans research in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, takes part in projects, interprets the results of his/her studies by selecting appropriate statistical methods, writes reports, and presents or publishes in scientific context.     
4. Conducts special applications and research independently by considering ethical values and transferring professional skills and responsibilities to teamwork.     
5. Communicates effectively in international professional and academic studies by using at least one foreign language in the European language portfolio.     
6. Identifies learning needs and goals, continues lifelong learning, and contributes to quality improvement, professional education and promotion programs.     
7. Contributes to public health and health policies; raises awareness about educational, preventive, and rehabilitative approaches for individuals, families, and society.      

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