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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
02350107 Rheumatological Rehabilitation 3 Autumn 5 2+0+0 2 2
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Özlem AKKOYUN SERT
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Özlem AKKOYUN SERT B BLOK-230 [email protected] 7666 Tuesday
14.00-15.00
Course Content
The pathophysiology of rheumatic diseases; assessment and treatment approaches; preventive services in rehabilitation; disease process management and coping theories; and the recognition of different rheumatic diseases and the required treatment approaches.
Objectives of the Course
To explain the mechanisms of rheumatic diseases, types of diseases, causes of physiotherapy and rehabilitation and their treatment properties and to increase the knowledge and skills needed by physiotherapists in the field of rheumatological rehabilitation.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P2 Identifies and assesses problems in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, and plans appropriate assessment and intervention approaches based on scientific evidence. 3
P3 Possesses case-based clinical decision-making skills in various areas of physical therapy practice. 5
P11 Develops approaches aimed at protecting and improving public health and promoting healthy lifestyle habits. 5
P1 Possesses theoretical and practical knowledge of basic health sciences; effectively applies this knowledge in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Applies assessment methods in rheumatological diseases; interprets joint, muscle, functional, and quality of life assessments. P.2.31 1
O2 Develops patient-specific rehabilitation programs for various rheumatic diseases (fibromyalgia, connective tissue diseases, seronegative arthritis, etc.). P.2.32 1
O3 Determines the need for physical therapy and rehabilitation in rheumatological diseases; plans and implements appropriate exercise and modality approaches. P.3.18 1
O4 Implements preventive approaches, lifestyle adjustments, and patient education strategies for rheumatic diseases; takes an active role in disease management. P.11.5 1
O5 Explains the pathophysiology, clinical features, and classifications of rheumatic diseases. P.1.22 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Rheumatological Rehabilitation, Concepts and Multidisciplinary Approach
2 Evaluation in Rheumatological Rehabilitation
3 Rheumatoid Arthritis I
4 Rheumatoid Arthritis II
5 Rheumatoid Arthritis III
6 Inflammatory arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
7 Midterm
8 Seronegative Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Reactive Arthritis, Behcet`s Disease
9 Seronegative Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Reactive Arthritis, Behçet's Disease
10 osteoarthritis
11 Osteoporosis
12 Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Common Pain Syndromes
13 Connective Tissue Diseases, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Scleroderma, Myositis
14 Various Conditions, Septic Arthritis, Gout, Sarcoidosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Vasculitis
Textbook or Material
Resources Tidy`s Physiotherapy. Çev.Ed. Prof.Dr. Edibe Yakut, Prof. Dr. Hülya Kayıhan. Pelikan Yay., 2008.
Tidy`s Physiotherapy. Çev.Ed. Prof.Dr. Edibe Yakut, Prof. Dr. Hülya Kayıhan. Pelikan Yay., 2008.
Tidy`s Physiotherapy. Çev.Ed. Prof.Dr. Edibe Yakut, Prof. Dr. Hülya Kayıhan. Pelikan Yay., 2008.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Practice - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 13 8 104
Midterms 1 8 8
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 10 10
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 150
Total Work Load / 30 5
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P11
O1 Explains the pathophysiology, clinical features, and classifications of rheumatic diseases. 3 - - -
O2 Applies assessment methods in rheumatological diseases; interprets joint, muscle, functional, and quality of life assessments. - 3 - -
O3 Develops patient-specific rehabilitation programs for various rheumatic diseases (fibromyalgia, connective tissue diseases, seronegative arthritis, etc.). - - 5 -
O4 Determines the need for physical therapy and rehabilitation in rheumatological diseases; plans and implements appropriate exercise and modality approaches. - - 5 -
O5 Implements preventive approaches, lifestyle adjustments, and patient education strategies for rheumatic diseases; takes an active role in disease management. - - - 3