ERG667 - QUALITY of LIFE IN REHABILITATION

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
QUALITY of LIFE IN REHABILITATION ERG667 1st Semester 3 2 4 7
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Field Trip
Team/Group Work
Drill and Practice
 
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 objectiveCourse objective; To research the quality of life questionnaires used in Rehabilitation for individuals with different ages and disabilities, to achieve these questionnaires, and to analyze and interpret with the appropriate statistical method, for identifying strategies to improve the quality of life. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Defines the quality of life
  2. Classifies the use of quality of life questionnaires in clinical and research
  3. Reaches scales using the literature
  4. Selects and applies the quality of life scales used in rehabilitation
  5. Analyzes scales that are used
  6. Synthesis strategies to improve the quality of life
Course ContentDefinition of quality of life
The use of measures of quality of life
Quality of life questionnaires used in rehabilitation
The use of literature
Reach scales, the use of scales, interpretation, and analysis of scales
Strategies to improve the quality of life 
References1.Renwick, R., Brown, I., Nagler, M. Quality of Life in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation: Conceptual Approaches, Issues, and Applications.Sage Publications, London,1996.
2.Romney,D.M.Improving the quality of life:recommendations people with and without disabilities.Kluwer, Netherlands, 1994.
3.Carr, A., Higginson, I., Robinson,P. Quality of Life. BMJ, London, 2003. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1 Definition of quality of life
Week 2Quality-of-life measures
Week 3 Health-related quality of life
Week 4 Health-related quality of life
Week 5The concept of life satisfaction
Week 6Health-related quality of life assessment methods
Week 7Health-related quality of life assessment methods
Week 8Health-related quality of life assessment practice
Week 9Health-related quality of life assessment practice
Week 10Analysis of practice results
Week 11Analysis of practice results
Week 12Interpretation of application results
Week 13Interpretation of application results
Week 14Improving health-related quality of life
Week 15Presenting homework
Week 16Presenting homework

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application1420
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments1450
Presentation1420
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 15 4 60
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application15230
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)15460
Presentation / Seminar Preparation5315
Project000
Homework assignment31545
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload5328210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Acquires advanced evidence-based knowledge in occupational therapy, enhancing health and life quality holistically.    X
2. Understands occupational therapy's approaches, thinks independently in health and rehabilitation, identifies research needs, and develops projects with various methods.    X
3. Comprehends occupational therapy's dynamic nature, becoming skilled as an educator, manager, and researcher using technology and languages.     
4. Adheres to occupational therapy's ethical standards and professional independence.  X  
5. Engages in interdisciplinary work, supervises students in clinical settings, and manages roles within occupational therapy.    X
6. Develops services to meet community needs while adhering to lifelong learning and teaching principles.    X
7. Critically evaluates knowledge on rehabilitation models, enhances collaboration across disciplines, and promotes the profession.    X
8. Develops policies supporting societal participation of marginalized groups like street children, immigrants, and the homeless.  X  
9. Analyzes the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors on societal participation and organizes health-improving educational activities.    X
10. Gains deep knowledge of occupational therapy's dimensions, critically assesses field information, and proposes creative solutions.     

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