ERG760 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRICS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRICS ERG760 2nd Semester 3 2 4 8
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Field Trip
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
Case Study
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Mine Uyanık PhD Prof., Gonca Bumin PhD Prof., Esra Akı PhD Prof.,Gamze Ekici ÇaÄŸlar PhD Prof., ÇiÄŸdem Öksüz PhD Prof., Meral Huri PhD. Assoc. Prof., , Sedef Åžahin, PhD. Assoc. Prof., Gökçen Akyürek PhD. Assoc. Prof., Onur AltuntaÅŸ, PhD , Assoc. Prof., Hatice AbaoÄŸlu PhD , Assoc. Prof.,, Orkun Tahir Aran PhD , Assoc. Prof., 
Course objectiveExamining the physical, psychopathological conditions due to aging and investigating occupational therapy assessment and intervention approaches by analyzing elderly's social participation, productivity and leisure activities due to the cultural diversity. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Knows aging properties, the physical and psychopathological states, due to aging
  2. Evaluates performance areas and components with occupational performance.analyzes according to occupational therapy model
  3. Analyzes social participation, productivity and leisure activities of elderly according to cultural variability; conducts research and provides information to improve the quality of occupational therapy services.
  4. Develops the person-centered occupational therapy approach, gains the life-long learning and teaching skills and attitudes .
  5. Applies person-centered activity training.
  6. Discusses the increasement in the quality of life as a result of occupational therapy approaches in national and international levels and shares information
  7. Develops specific performance analysis and training of the elderly who live at home / nursing homes and do interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies.
Course ContentAging characteristics, the normal aging process
Developing physical and psychopathological conditions related to aging
Evaluating performance components and areas using Cognitive, perceptual, balance and mobility tests, tests hand skills and activities of daily living, home safety tests etc., planning and applying appropriate treatment program
Designing specific occupational therapy programs and quality improvement
Lifelong learning and teaching
Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work 
References1.Kayıhan H, Uyanık M, Yücel H, Düger T. Geriatrik Rehabilitasyon ve İş-Uğraşı Tedavisi. In: Arıoğul S, Cankurtaran M, Halil M, Yavuz BB, eds. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji. MN Medikal & Nobel Basım Yayın Ticaret ve Sanayi Ltd.Sti; 2006: 205-221.
2.Uyanık M, Karaduman A, Can F. Yaşlılarda Düşmeler, Kırıklar ve Önlenmesi, Osteoporoz Rehabilitasyonu. In: Arıoğul S, Cankurtaran M, Halil M, Yavuz BB, eds. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji. MN Medikal & Nobel Basım Yayın Ticaret ve Sanayi Ltd.Sti; 2006: 339-353.
3.Mary Law PhD, OT Reg.(Ont.); Mary Ann McColl PhD, MTS. : Interventions, Effects, and Outcomes in Occupational Therapy: Adults and Older Adults, SLACK Co. 13 978-1-55642-880-7, US, 2010. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Characteristics of aging , the normal aging process
Week 2Physical conditions due to aging
Week 3Psychopathological conditions due to aging
Week 4Assessments of performance areas and components of the elderly according to the model-case application
Week 5Cognitive test- application on the case
Week 6Assessments of sensory integration- application on the case
Week 7Balance and mobility (fall risk) test- - application on the case
Week 8Hand skills and daily living activities tests, Home safety tests- application
Week 9Occupational performance analysis of test results
Week 10Person-centered planning of occupational therapy programs
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Planning, developing and applying occupational therapy programs in the elderly, who live at home or nursing home .
Week 13Quality improvement-review of the literature
Week 14Examples of lifelong learning and teaching-practice seminars
Week 15Examples of interdisciplinary work-interactive PBL sessions
Week 16Final examination

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities220
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation220
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms110
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes060
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes040
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 activities4520
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation4520
Project13030
Homework assignment11010
Midterms (Study duration)11010
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload5480240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Plays an active role in developing new methods and models in occupational therapy, adapts international knowledge to our country, and designs approaches that facilitate daily life.    X
2. Conducts independent, evidence-based research in the field of occupational therapy, analyzes results, presents, discusses, publishes, and contributes to new knowledge creation.    X
3. Participates as a researcher and executor in national and international projects, conducting interdisciplinary research.    X
4. Works ethically with colleagues, other rehabilitation professionals, and related occupational groups, assuming leadership and managerial roles.    X
5. Develops and implements policies that enhance the rights of marginalized individuals and communities to participate in activities and fulfill societal roles.    X
6. Adheres to research ethics while acquiring lifelong learning and teaching skills and attitudes.     
7. Engages in interdisciplinary work, integrating knowledge from various scientific fields to develop interprofessional learning behaviors.     
8. Researches to enhance the quality of supervisory, advisory, managerial, and observational roles related to occupational therapy services.     
9. Uses information technology and foreign language skills for collaboration and information sharing with stakeholders     
10. Analyzes community needs based on cultural variability and leads the creation of new areas to enhance participation.     

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest