Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

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
02361101	Hand Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy	3	Spring	6	2+0+0	5	5

Course Type	Elective
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

Anatomical and biomechanical principles of the hand and upper extremity; rehabilitation principles following soft tissue problems, fractures, joint disorders, and nerve injuries; the role of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary team; assessment and training of activities of daily living; principles and applications of transfer activities; evaluation and treatment of hand function, sensation, and sensory integration; and occupational therapy approach principles for different conditions.

Objectives of the Course

To explain common hand and upper extremity problems, assessment methods and rehabilitation approaches. In rehabilitation team work, it is aimed to explain the role of work and occupational therapy (ergotherapy), to define basic occupational and occupational evaluation methods in performance areas, to give basic information and application examples about developing appropriate occupational and occupational approaches.

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
P		4
P2	Identifies and assesses problems in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, and plans appropriate assessment and intervention approaches based on scientific evidence.	2

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No	Learning Outcomes	Outcome Relationship	Measurement Method **
O1	Explains assessment methods for hand and upper extremity injuries and plans appropriate physical therapy and rehabilitation approaches.	P.2.51	1
O2	Analyzes and teaches daily living activities and transfer activities in accordance with biomechanical principles.	P.3.37	1
O3	It uses current approaches in hand rehabilitation and occupational therapy, as well as sensory integration and activity-based methods in clinical practice.	P.9.7	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	Functional anatomy of the hand. Evaluation methods in hand problems
2	Soft tissue problems of the hand and rehabilitation approaches. Flexor tendon injuries
3	Extensor tendon injuries. Hand fractures and joint injuries
4	Wrist problems. Upper extremity entrapment neuropathies
5	Rehabilitation principles in peripheral nerve injuries. Rehabilitation in complex traumatic problems
6	Rehabilitation approaches in congenital anomalies. Case discussions
7	Midterm Exams
8	The role of occupational therapy (occupational therapy) in teamwork in rehabilitation. Evaluation of Activities of Daily Living
9	Evaluation and practical application of Activities of Daily Living. Activities of Daily Living training
10	Transfer Activities Biomechanical Principles. Application in Transfer Activities
11	Application in Transfer Activities. Hand reviews
12	Current Approaches to Occupational Therapy (Mandatory Use Treatment)
13	Sensory evaluation, Sensory therapy. Sensory integration assessment and treatment methods
14	Work-related treatment approach principles (hemiplegia, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, rheumatology, low vision, etc.)

Textbook or Material

Resources	INTRODUCTION TO ERGOTHERAPY, Esra Akı, Esma Özkan, Hipokrat Publishing House, 2020
	INTRODUCTION TO ERGOTHERAPY, Esra Akı, Esma Özkan, Hipokrat Publishing House, 2020 H. Kayıhan Occupational Therapy in Hemiplegia, H.Ü. Physical Therapy Rehabilitation School Publications 23, Ankara 1999.
	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Volume 1, Prof. Dr. A. Ayşe KARADUMAN, Prof. Dr. Öznur TUNCA YILMAZ, Hipokrat Publishing House, 2016
	Rehabilitation in Upper Extremity Injuries, Volga Bayrakcı, Zafer Erden, Cemil Yıldız 2023

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)	16	6	96
Midterms	1	8	8
Quiz	0	0	0
Homework	1	8	8
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	P2	P3	P9
O1	Explains assessment methods for hand and upper extremity injuries and plans appropriate physical therapy and rehabilitation approaches.	-	-	-
O2	Analyzes and teaches daily living activities and transfer activities in accordance with biomechanical principles.	-	-	-
O3	It uses current approaches in hand rehabilitation and occupational therapy, as well as sensory integration and activity-based methods in clinical practice.	-	-	-