PULMONARY REHABILITATION

Course Description

In this course, the definition and the principles of pulmonary rehabilitation, purposes and application techniques of chest physiotherapy, the evaluation of respiratory diseases in terms of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, planning of physiotherapy and rehabilitation program, physiotherapy approaches and related methods in intensive care unit are aimed to gain. Basics of respiratory physiology and respiratory diseases, the steps of the pulmonary evaluation, the ability to make decisions about physiotherapy and rehabilitation of the respiratory system diseases, evaluation of the quality of life and psychological status of patients with respiratory problems, therapy techniques used in pulmonary rehabilitation-breathing exercises, huffing, cough, dyspnea positions, manual techniques, active cycle of breathing techniques, pulmonary rehabilitation after surgery will take place in the scope of this course.

PULMONARY REHABILITATION

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Hodgkin JE, Celi BR, Connors GA. Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Guidelines to Success. 4th ed. St Louis, MO: Mosby, 2008.
2. 02 American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs. 4th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2011
3. 03 Main E, Denehy L. Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics. 5th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2016.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the basic concepts of pulmonary rehabilitation. SOLO 4
2. L02 Defines the clinical features of respiratory diseases. SOLO 2
3. L03 Evaluates patients with respiratory problems comprehensively in terms of physical, physiological and functional aspects. SOLO 5
4. L04 Applies physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in patients with respiratory problems. SOLO 4
5. L05 Uses assistive devices for physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment in patients with respiratory problems. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
2. P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
3. P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
4. P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment
5. P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unpredictable problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
6. P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, actively participates in all its steps and makes the necessary reports to provide quality service.
7. P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
8. P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
9. P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as the ability to communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
11. P11 Contributes to in-field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

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