DKT737 - INTERVENTIONS IN COMPLEX CASES WITH DYSPHAGIA

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
INTERVENTIONS IN COMPLEX CASES WITH DYSPHAGIA DKT737 3rd Semester 4 0 4 10
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Case Study
 
Instructor (s)Assist Prof. Dr. Fatma Esen Aydınlı, PhD 
Course objectiveLearning current assessment and intervention principles in complex dysphagia cases.  
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. Knows intervention approaches in chronic dysphagia in adults with developmental disabilities. 2. Knows intervention approaches in dysphagia associated with neuromuskular ve neurodegenerative disease. 3. Knows intervention approaches in dysphagia associated with head and neck cancer. 4. Knows intervention approaches in dysphagia associated with gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory system disorders. 5. Knows intervention approaches in dysphagia in elderly.
  2. 6. Knows assessment and intervention protocols in intensive care unit.
Course ContentAssessment and intervention principles in complex dysphagia cases. 
References1. Dysphagia in Rare Conditions: An Encyclopedia (Clinical Dysphagia Series), Harrison N. Jones, John C. Rosenbek (2009)
2. Related literature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Managing chronic dysphagia in adults with developmental disabilities
Week 2Dysphagia in neuromuscular diseases
Week 3Dysphagia in neurodegenerative diseases
Week 4Dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients
Week 5Long term effects of chemoradiotherapy on swallowing in head and neckcancer patients
Week 6Apraxia of swallowing
Week 7Dysphagia associated with cognitive disorders (Alzheimer, dementia)
Week 8Midterm Exam
Week 9Dysphagia associated with gastrointestinal system disorders
Week 10Dysphagia in elderly
Week 11Dysphagia associated with cardiovascular system disorders
Week 12Dysphagia associated with respiratory system disorders
Week 13Swallowing assessment and intervention in intensive care units
Week 14Case presentation and discussion
Week 15Exam Preparation
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation510
Project00
Seminar110
Midterms120
Final exam150
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) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1410140
Presentation / Seminar Preparation51260
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)11515
Final Exam (Study duration) 12929
Total Workload3570300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Observes theoretical, clinical and scientific events, and advances in speech language therapy rehabilitation and assessment techniques, utilizes deeply and systematically obtained information on vocational and academic studies.    X 
2. Uses theoretical and practical concepts in Speech and Language Therapy. Uses the multidisciplinary knowledge of problem-solving, clinical decision-making, research planning, and implementation.   X 
3. Provides research design, participates in projects, interprets research results using statistical methods, makes reports, and presents them at scientific meetings or publishes the report.  X  
4. Makes necessary cooperation by considering ethical values in teamwork for field-related research.  X  
5. Works multidisciplinary, communicates efficiently at national and international platforms by using at least one foreign language and reflects personal skills and responsibilities to teamwork.   X 
6. Defines learning needs and goals, has life-long learning and contributes professional education and introduction.   X 
7. Contributes to public health and health policies, raises awareness of people, families and society about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.  X  
8. By adopting self-improvement, literacy and life-long learning, take active role in progression, development and presentation of this field, presents professional skills at international platforms.   X  
9. Participates actively in public health development programs to determine practices that improve life quality.   X 
10. Take active role in progression, development and presentation of Speech and Language Therapy.   X 

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