KPR664 - NEONATAL PULMONARY REHABILITATION

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
NEONATAL PULMONARY REHABILITATION KPR664 2nd Semester 3 2 4 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
Drill and Practice
Other: Personal interview, laboratory studies, field studies  
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 objectivePhysiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches used in neonatal intensive care will be comprehensively reviewed. 
Learning outcomes
  1. The student who finishes this course, Comprehends anatomic and physiologic differences in neonates, neonatal assessment, physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches and clinical decision making.
  2. Comprehends use of accessory devices and life support equipments in evaluation, clinical monitorization and treatment of neonates with respiratory problems.
  3. Monitorizes life support equipments and defines problems in neonates.
  4. Defines clinical problems in neonates with high-risk.
  5. Carries out evidence-based treatment programs safely.
Course ContentNeonatal intensive care environment, life support equipment used in neonatal intensive care unit, monitorization, clinical problems, neonatal evaluation, physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods, clinical decision making in different clinical problems. 
References1. Eleanor Main, Linda Denehy. Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics, 5th ed. Elsevier, 2016
2. 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.
3. Walsh BK, Czervinske MP, Diblası RM. Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care. 3rd ed. United States: Saunders; 2010.
4. Wilkins RL, Stoller JK, Kacmarek RM. Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care. 10th edition. China: Mosby; 2012.
5. Hacettepe Ãœniversitesi, e-kaynaklar (Pubmed, WOS). 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Description and course content
Week 2Anatomic and physiologic differences in neonates
Week 3Patient assessment methods in neonatal intensive care unit
Week 4Patient assessment methods in neonatal intensive care unit
Week 5Positioning, manipulation and mobilization techniques in neonates
Week 6Methods to increase lung volume in neonates
Week 7Midterm
Week 8Methods to reduce work of breathing in neonates
Week 9Bronchial drainage techniques in neonates
Week 10Developmental approaches in neonates
Week 11Monitorization of life support equipments in neonates
Week 12Interventions in high risk neonates
Week 13Clinical decision making in neonates and case studies
Week 14Clinical decision making in neonates and case studies
Week 15Preparation of final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance145
Laboratory00
Application1410
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments145
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 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14570
Project000
Homework assignment14114
Midterms (Study duration)177
Final Exam (Study duration) 199
Total Workload7232240

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.    X
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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