PHYSIOTHERAPY
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

2012002007

Ders İsmi:

Geriatric Approach

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. Merve ALÖKTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to increase the knowledge and attention of physiotherapy technician candidates who will serve the elderly people who will be encountered in the clinic by emphasizing the changes in geriatric individuals.
Course Content:	The concept of aging; Aging theories; Basic physical needs and movement in the elderly; Vital signs in the elderly; Using the hot and cold modalities; Nutrition in the elderly; Communication, sleep and hygiene; Negligence, care problems and palliative care in the elderly.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows the definitions of aging and the physiological changes that occur with aging.
2) Knows the vital signs observed in the elderly.
3) Knows the principles of hygiene rules, sleep quality, nutrition and medication in the elderly.
4) Be aware of the communication problems that may develop in the elderly and negative situations that may arise such as neglect and abuse, and take precautions.
5) Has knowledge about palliative care principles in the elderly.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Knows the amount of exercise and movement required by the elderly, has an idea about the points to be considered.
2) Has information about health care organizations specialized in elderly care.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definitions Related to Aging
2)	Aging Theories, Physiological Changes and Problems Caused by Aging
3)	Basic Physical Needs of the Elderly
4)	Movement in the Elderly
5)	Vital Signs in the Elderly
6)	Pain, Hot and Cold Applications in the Elderly
7)	Nutrition and Medication in the Elderly
8)	Midterms
9)	Incontinence, Individual Hygiene and Applications in Elder People.
10)	Sleep in Elderly
11)	Communication with Elderly People
12)	Abuse of Elderly People and Neglect
13)	Care Problems of Elderly People and Alternative Health Care Institutions, Legal and Ethical Problems in Elderly People
14)	Palliative Care, Terminal Period and Death in Elderly People
15)	Case Presentations
16)	Final Exams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ders notları / Course notes are given by lecturer.

References:

Kanıta Dayalı Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon/ Evidence Based Geriatric Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Can F, Kırdı N, Abit A. Kanıta dayalı geriatrik fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon. Yazıcıoğlu Şener FG, editör. Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyonda Kanıta Dayalı Yaklaşımlar. 1. Baskı. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2019. p.58-70.
Güncel Geriatri El Kitabı, Prof. Dr. Dilek Aslan , Prof. Dr. Yeşim Gökçe Kutsal, 2017.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	3	4	5	6	2	7
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates have basic theoretical and practical knowledge about physiotherapy.
2) Graduates have knowledge of ethical judgement regarding physiotherapy.
3) Graduates use basic theoretical and applied knowledge about physiotherapy.
4) Graduates carry out a task independently by using their basic knowledge of physiotherapy.
5) Graduates determine their learning needs and have the competence to direct their own learning.
6) Graduates express themselves effectively by communicating both verbal and written by using information and communication technologies related to the field of physiotherapy.
7) Graduates follow the developments in the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health and evaluate them with social responsibility awareness.
8) Graduates have knowledge of electrotherapy program, massage applications and basic health protective exercise applications used in healthy, disabled and individuals who require physiotherapy. Graduates can apply these practices under the supervision of a physiotherapist and/or physician when necessary.
9) Graduates know the laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules regarding their duties, rights and responsibilities as a Physiotherapy Technician and act in accordance with these rules.
10) Graduates can inform the relevant people and institutions by using their basic knowledge and skills in the field of physiotherapy.
11) Graduates can follow current developments in their field and discuss with their colleagues using a foreign language.
12) Graduates can work as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field of physiotherapy.
13) Graduates can critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy.
14) Graduates can contribute in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of data related to the field of physiotherapy.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates have basic theoretical and practical knowledge about physiotherapy.	5
2)	Graduates have knowledge of ethical judgement regarding physiotherapy.	1
3)	Graduates use basic theoretical and applied knowledge about physiotherapy.	3
4)	Graduates carry out a task independently by using their basic knowledge of physiotherapy.	4
5)	Graduates determine their learning needs and have the competence to direct their own learning.	4
6)	Graduates express themselves effectively by communicating both verbal and written by using information and communication technologies related to the field of physiotherapy.
7)	Graduates follow the developments in the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health and evaluate them with social responsibility awareness.	3
8)	Graduates have knowledge of electrotherapy program, massage applications and basic health protective exercise applications used in healthy, disabled and individuals who require physiotherapy. Graduates can apply these practices under the supervision of a physiotherapist and/or physician when necessary.	3
9)	Graduates know the laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules regarding their duties, rights and responsibilities as a Physiotherapy Technician and act in accordance with these rules.
10)	Graduates can inform the relevant people and institutions by using their basic knowledge and skills in the field of physiotherapy.	5
11)	Graduates can follow current developments in their field and discuss with their colleagues using a foreign language.
12)	Graduates can work as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field of physiotherapy.	3
13)	Graduates can critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy.
14)	Graduates can contribute in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of data related to the field of physiotherapy.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Akran Değerlendirmesi
Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Course
Problem Çözme
Soru cevap/ Tartışma
Staj/Yerinde Uygulama

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Gözlem
Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 5
Midterms	1	% 35
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			88