DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1214221004

Ders İsmi:

Occupational Therapy in Neurological Diseases

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	4

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Aybüke ERSİN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. Zeynep ÇORAKCI YAZICIOĞLU

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	The aim is to identify issues causing deficiencies in musculoskeletal functions due to neurological disorders, summarize the resulting clinical symptoms, enhance knowledge and competence to plan and implement occupational therapy interventions for such problems.
Course Content:	This course will cover the characteristics of neurological diseases, as well as injury and disease mechanisms. It will explore the impact of diseases on performance and participation, principles and applications of occupational therapy for problems related to neurological diseases/disorders, and case studies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) It explains the problems arising from injuries related to neurological diseases and the mechanisms of disease/disorder.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) They determine appropriate occupational therapy assessments and approaches to enhance an individual's occupational performance affected by neurological diseases.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) They identify the occupational performance and participation problems of individuals following neurological diseases.
Learning Competence
1) They effectively research and learn up-to-date information on occupational impairments specific to neurological diseases.
Field Specific Competence
1) They explain occupational therapy interventions in neurological diseases.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) They determine appropriate occupational therapy models, assessments, and interventions for individuals with functional impairments due to neurological diseases.

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Neurological Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy	-
2)	Examination of Neurological Diseases and Injuries - Dementia Disorders	-
3)	Examination of Neurological Diseases and Injuries - Parkinson's Disease	-
4)	Examination of Neurological Diseases and Injuries - Multiple Sclerosis	-
5)	Examination of Neurological Diseases and Injuries - Motor Neuron Diseases	-
6)	Examination of Neurological Diseases and Injuries - Traumatic Brain Injuries	-
7)	Case Study	-
8)	Examination of Neurological Diseases and Injuries - Hemiplegia	-
9)	Examination of Neurological Diseases and Injuries - Hemiplegia	-
10)	Examination of Neurological Diseases and Injuries - Spinal Cord Injuries	-
11)	Current Approaches in Neurological Rehabilitation - 1	-
12)	Current Approaches in Neurological Rehabilitation - 2	-
13)	Current Approaches in Neurological Rehabilitation - 3	-
14)	Case Study	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

1. Bear, Mark, Barry Connors, and Michael A. Paradiso. Neuroscience: exploring the brain, enhanced edition: exploring the brain. Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2020.
2. Radomski, Mary Vining, and Catherine A. Trombly Latham, eds. Occupational therapy for physical dysfunction. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
3. Schell, Barbara A., et al. Willard and Spackman's occupational therapy. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013.
4. World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) web sitesi.
5. American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) web sitesi.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Has the basic medical knowledge required for evaluations and interventions in the field of ergotherapy.
2) Biopsychosocially evaluates the needs of the person, plans and conducts occupational therapy interventions.
3) Makes occupational therapy applications in order to achieve the most independent level in life activities within the skill and possibilities of the person.
4) It carries out its professional practices within an ethical framework.
5) It makes necessary home, work and social environment arrangements for the independence of the person.
6) It evaluates the person as person-centered and plans her/his interventions accordingly.
7) It works to eliminate the obstacles related to the adaptation of the person to business life and social life.
8) It works in harmony with the multidisciplinary team and makes applications related to occupational therapy.
9) Follows scientific developments related to ergotherapy, constantly updates their knowledge and is open to lifelong learning.
10) Contributes to social arrangements by collaborating with individuals, communities and stakeholders.
11) It respects people's physical, social, cultural and economic differences.
12) Participates in professional, scientific and social meetings, takes an active role in the development and promotion of the occupational therapy profession.
13) Has the ability to develop and execute projects related to occupational therapy field.
14) She/he knows English enough to follow scientific publications.
15) As an occupational therapist, she/he takes responsibility for all her treatments and studies.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has the basic medical knowledge required for evaluations and interventions in the field of ergotherapy.	5
2)	Biopsychosocially evaluates the needs of the person, plans and conducts occupational therapy interventions.	5
3)	Makes occupational therapy applications in order to achieve the most independent level in life activities within the skill and possibilities of the person.	5
4)	It carries out its professional practices within an ethical framework.	5
5)	It makes necessary home, work and social environment arrangements for the independence of the person.	3
6)	It evaluates the person as person-centered and plans her/his interventions accordingly.	5
7)	It works to eliminate the obstacles related to the adaptation of the person to business life and social life.	4
8)	It works in harmony with the multidisciplinary team and makes applications related to occupational therapy.	5
9)	Follows scientific developments related to ergotherapy, constantly updates their knowledge and is open to lifelong learning.	4
10)	Contributes to social arrangements by collaborating with individuals, communities and stakeholders.	2
11)	It respects people's physical, social, cultural and economic differences.	5
12)	Participates in professional, scientific and social meetings, takes an active role in the development and promotion of the occupational therapy profession.	3
13)	Has the ability to develop and execute projects related to occupational therapy field.	3
14)	She/he knows English enough to follow scientific publications.	4
15)	As an occupational therapist, she/he takes responsibility for all her treatments and studies.	5

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Alan Çalışması
Akran Değerlendirmesi
Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Labs
Okuma
Homework
Rol oynama
Soru cevap/ Tartışma
Örnek olay çalışması

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Uygulama
Bireysel Proje
Raporlama
Örnek olay sunma

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	26
Application	13	26
Study Hours Out of Class	13	13
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		67