NFT716 - SCALE and QUESTIONNAIRE DEVELOPMENT IN NEUROREHA

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
SCALE and QUESTIONNAIRE DEVELOPMENT IN NEUROREHA NFT716 3rd Semester 4 0 4 10
PrequisitesNo
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Drill and Practice
Case Study
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Sibel Aksu Yıldırım PhD. Prof., Kadriye Armutlu PhD. Prof., Öznur Yılmaz PhD. Prof., Nezire Köse PhD. Prof., Sevil Bilgin PhD. Prof., Muhammed Kılınç PhD. Prof., Ä°pek Gürbüz PhD. Assoc. Prof., Selen Serel Arslan PhD. Assoc. Prof., Numan Demir PhD. Assoc. Prof., Ayla Fil Balkan PhD. Assoc. Prof., Yeliz Salcı PhD. Assoc. Prof., Ender Ayvat PhD. Assist. Prof., Numan Bulut PhD. Assist. Prof., Fatma Ayvat PhD. Assist. Prof. 
Course objectiveTo develop the specific scale and questionnaire for neurological diseases 
Learning outcomes
  1. Have enough information about etiology and clinical findings of the neurological diseases .
  2. Detect existing deficiencies in the evaluation of the clinical findings of neurological diseases owing to a comprehensive literature search
  3. Develop the survey or scale assessing all the symptoms of a neurological disease or its a specific clinical feature
  4. Research the reliability and validity of the created scale or survey
  5. Be able to write the research report, publish a scientific journal, present at scientific meetings
  6. Be able to analyze the study results by using appropriate statistical methods
Course ContentReview of the literature related to neurological disease
Examination of the scale and survey used in the evaluation of neurological diseases
Creating the survey or scale to evaluate all aspects of specific disease or its some findings
Researching the reliability and validity of the created scale or survey 
References1-Edwards S. Neurological Physiotherapy. Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1996.
2-Umphred DA. Neurological Rehabilitation. Mosby Company, London, 2001.
3-Hardcover B. Neurological Rehabilitation of Parkinson's Disease. HDunitz Martin Ltd, 2003. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Selecting the disease to create a scale or survey and literature search about it
Week 2The general characteristics of the survey and scale used in neurological disorders
Week 3To determine the scale or survey of the issue
Week 4The process of developing a questionnaire
Week 5Creation of the survey or scale materials and determination of the gold standart measurement methods to compare
Week 6Midterm exam:To present the preliminary report summarizing the objectives and working methods of the scale or surveys
Week 7Practical application: practice of the questionnaire or scale
Week 8Practical application: practice of the questionnaire or scale
Week 9Practical application: practice of the questionnaire or scale
Week 10Practical application: practice of the questionnaire or scale
Week 11Issuance of the primary results of the survey or scale
Week 12Practical application: practice of the questionnaire or scale
Week 13Practical application: practice of the questionnaire or scale
Week 14Practical application: practice of the questionnaire or scale
Week 15Practical application: practice of the questionnaire or scale
Week 16Final exam: Present the pilot study (an abstract or article)about the validity and reliability of the scale or survey

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application145
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments145
Presentation1410
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes5750
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
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 assignment14570
Midterms (Study duration)188
Final Exam (Study duration) 11212
Total Workload7240300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Produces new information and educational material that give direction to clinical practice and academic studies in the field of Neurological Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation or apply the methods to a different field, plans, performs, conducts original research, analyses with appropriate statistical methods and reports.     X
2. Uses information and current technological tools related to clinical and academic practices. Directs the information rising from the scientific researches to practice, publishes the results in national or international peer-reviewed journals, makes presentations in scientific meetings.     X
3. Plans and performs the researches adhere to ethical standards, takes a role in national and international projects, publishes at least one article before completing the PhD thesis and presents in an international meeting, performs lifelong learning principles.     X
4. Uses the information that was produced in the field of Neurological Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation for the benefit of society, contribute to the policies that were produced in national and international level with other disciplines in the subject of protection and treatment from the neurological diseases.     X
5. Takes a part in updating, developing and performing the educational programs in the field of Neurological Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Works by having the consultancy information and ability.     X
6. Makes the planning, practice and distribution of tasks, interdisciplinary, in a leader and manager position in academic and scientific area; has the ability to solve conflicts.     X
7. Communicates written, orally and visually in peer in Professional areas by using at least one foreign language.    X

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