REH750 - EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES IN PEDIATRIC REHABILITATI

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES IN PEDIATRIC REHABILITATI REH750 Spring 4 0 4 10
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Experiment
 
Instructor (s)Öznur Tunca Yılmaz Ph.D. Prof., program lecturers 
Course objectiveProtection of health in pediatric group, to plan and carry out researches with high evidence value in the topics of treatment and increasing quality of life, and also to improve the skills of interpretation on results. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Plans researches with high evidance value oriented towards the clinical application and results of physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in the pediatry field.
  2. Performs the study independently in the light of ethical values.
  3. Is able to analyze the results of study with accurate statistical methods.
  4. Interprets the results of study, does the clinical reinterpretation.
  5. Draws up the research report and is capable to lay it out for presentation in a scientific meeting.
Course ContentResearch methodology and report process of clinical application in pediatric physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches. 
References1. Cup EH, Pieterse AJ, Munneke M, Hendrics HT. Oostendorp RA. Exercise therapy and other Types of Physical Therapy for patients with neuromuscular diseases: a Systematic Review. Archieves of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2007; 88: 1452-1464.
2. Alemdaroğlu İ. Erken Dönemde Duchenne Musküler Disdtrofi?li Çocuklarda Alt Ekstremite Kas Yorgunluğunun Yürüyüş Üzerine Etkisi. Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü. YTüksek Lisans Tezi. 2010
3. Yılmaz Ö, Karaduman A, Topaloğlu H.Prednisolone Therapy in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Prolongs Ambulation and Prevents Scoliosis. European Journal of Neurology 2004; 11(8): 541-544.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1The theoretical and practical priciples of physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in pediatry.
Week 2The analysis of actual physiotherapy rehabilitation approaches used in pediatry.
Week 3The analysis of methodology samples regarding actual physiotherapy rehabilitation approaches used in pediatry.
Week 4Study plan
Week 5Performing the study
Week 6Midterms/practical studies
Week 7Performing the study
Week 8Performing the study
Week 9Performing the study
Week 10Performing the study
Week 11Assignment
Week 12Statistical analysis
Week 13Report writing
Week 14Report writing
Week 15Preparation to exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities115
Specific practical training00
Assignments125
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes150
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 5 70
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation10330
Project000
Homework assignment10660
Midterms (Study duration)10330
Final Exam (Study duration) 10440
Total Workload6826300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Produces new information, training and instructional materials to guide clinical practice and academic studies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, plans, makes, conduct original research, uses the appropriate statistical methods, analysis and reports.    X
2. Uses methods and technological tools required for his/her field. Transfers information obtained as a result of his scientific research at the level of evidence to the clinical practices. Publishes results in the national and international refereed journals. Makes presentations at scientific meetings.    X
3. Shows a commitment to ethical standards in research and publication process, conforms the principles of lifelong learning.     X
4. Uses the current knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation for the benefit of society, contributes to policies made for improving public health at national and international level.     X
5. Works with accumulation of qualified knowledge and skills as developing creative solutions in the field of education and counseling programs.    X
6. He/she could make plans, implement them and distribute tasks in a cross disciplinary academic and scientific environments, he/she is capable of solving conflicts.    X
7. Communicates at equivalent levels in academic and professional circles by using at least one foreign language as oral, written, and visually.    X

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