OFR703 - EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH I: ORTHOPEDIC ADULT CASES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH I: ORTHOPEDIC ADULT CASES OFR703 Any Semester/Year 4 2 5 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Filiz CAN PT. PhD. Prof., Zafer ERDEN PT. PhD. Prof., Tüzün FIRAT PT. PhD. Prof., ÇiÄŸdem AYHAN PT. PhD. Assoc. Prof., Gürsoy COÅžKUN PT. PhD. Assoc. Prof., Hande GÃœNEY DENÄ°Z PT. PhD. Prof., Gizem Ä°rem KINIKLI PT. PhD. Assoc. Prof. 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to select evidence based physiotherapy approaches, to teach application principles with preventive treatment approaches according to literature. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Analyzes physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in musculoskeletal disorders,
  2. Plans and pllies optimal treatment programme,
  3. Transfer his evidence based knowledge to its practice.
Course ContentVaried physiotherapy approaches used in musculoskeletal disorders in orthopedic rehabilitation, developing clinical decision making with these approaches and recent literature review.  
References1- Miller MD:Review of Orthopedics,WB Sounders Company, Philedelphia, 1992
2- Loudon JK,Bell SL,Johnston JM:The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide, Human Kinetics Champaign,USA,1998
3- Hertling D. Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and Methods. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005.
4- Nordin M,Frankel VH:Basic Biomechanics of the
Musculoskeletal System,2. ed,Lea&Febiger, Philedelphia, 1989
5-Nickel VL, Botte MJ: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation,Churchill Livingstone, New York,1992
6-Paton DF: Fractures and Orthopedics,Churchill Livingstone, Edinburg,1992 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Classification of musculoskeletal pathology
Week 2Early and late rehabilitation principles
Week 3Evidence-based rehabilitation of upper extremity pathology in adult patients
Week 4Case studies
Week 5Case studies
Week 6Evidence-based rehabilitation in patients with lower extremity pathology in adults
Week 7Case studies
Week 8Determine clinical decisions and treatment targets
Week 9Pathologies of the vertebral column and rehabilitation principles of evidence-based rehabilitation
Week 10Case studies
Week 11Case studies
Week 12Participation in treatment approaches to increasing the motivation and quality of life
Week 13Evidence-based practice, clinical samples
Week 14Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application1420
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments1020
Presentation410
Project00
Seminar210
Midterms00
Final exam130
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes4470
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes130
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation6742
Project000
Homework assignment10660
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload5955300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Producing new information, training and instructional materials to guide clinical practice and academic studies in the field of Orthopedic Physiotherapy, planning, making, performing original research, being able to use the appropriate statistical methods, analysis and reporting the results.    X
2. Using evidence based methods and technological tools required in the field of Orthopedic Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Transferring information, which obtained from the scientific researches, which he/she has completed. Publishing results in the scientific national and international journals. Presenting the results of the studies in the scientific meetings.   X 
3. Applying the ethical standards in research and during the publication process, following the principles of lifelong learning.     X
4. Applying the current knowledge in the field of orthopedic physiotherapy and rehabilitation for the benefit of society especially patients who have orthopedic disabilities. Contributing to the policies, which apply for improving national and international public health.  X  
5. Working as a qualified physiotherapist who has the knowledge and skills to develop creative solutions in the field of education and counseling programs.    X
6. Planning, implementing and distributing the tasks in inter-disciplinary academic and scientific fields, he/she is capable of solving conflict problems.   X 
7. Communicating in academic and professional fields by using at least one foreign language as oral, written, and visually.    X

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