PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION IN INTERNAL DISEASES

Course Description

The main objective of the course is to improve the knowledge and skills of the students on the physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in many internal diseases as cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immunologic, rheumatological, metabolic and psychiatric diseases. It gives students knowledge on internal diseases their etiology, pathogenesis and clinical judgement. Students will be able to analyse and summarise the effect of physiotherapy on the functional condition of patients with internal diseases. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify functional disorders of patients with internal diseases, examine and evaluate physical and functional condition, formulate objectives and tasks of physiotherapy, make and modify a plan of physiotherapy measures, deliver recommendations for patients and their family members.

PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION IN INTERNAL DISEASES

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Special Topics In Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation - Prof. Dr. Hülya Harutoğlu
2. 02 General Pathology and Internal Medicine for Physical Therapists - Kisner C, Colby LA, Borstad J.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Perform comprehensive physiotherapeutic assessments for patients with hypertension, including blood pressure evaluation, cardiovascular risk stratification, and functional testing. SOLO 4
2. L02 Design and implement evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions for individuals with hypertension, applying safe exercise prescription and monitoring protocols. SOLO 4
3. L03 Conduct clinical evaluations and develop individualized rehabilitation plans for patients with diabetes, addressing glycemic control, peripheral neuropathy, and functional limitations. SOLO 5
4. L04 Apply a physiotherapist’s perspective to clinical assessments in internal medicine by integrating medical history, physical examination findings, and diagnostic data to guide rehabilitation decisions. 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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