Master's Degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with Thesis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with Thesis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84310101 | Articles and Case Studies | 2025 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Bu ders için herhangi bir ön koşul bulunmamaktadır. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Özlem AKKOYUN SERT |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
This course aims to systematically review and discuss current scientific articles in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Students conduct literature reviews on specified topics, analyze selected articles, and present them in class. Additionally, case examples from different clinical areas are evaluated, and diagnosis, assessment, and rehabilitation approaches are discussed in light of evidence-based information. Throughout the course, students develop skills in literature reading, article evaluation, clinical case analysis, and scientific discussion.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to develop students' ability to search the current scientific literature in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, evaluate articles from a critical perspective, and analyze clinical cases based on scientific evidence. The course aims to help students adopt an evidence-based practice approach, integrate research findings into clinical decision-making processes, and improve their academic presentation skills.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Conducts advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, and decision-making processes for complex physiotherapy and rehabilitation problems using a biopsychosocial and person-centered approach. | 5 |
| P5 | Identifies information needs, performs systematic literature searches using appropriate databases, and critically evaluates the methodological quality, risk of bias, and clinical applicability of scientific evidence. | 5 |
| P10 | Effectively communicates scientific and professional knowledge to diverse audiences through oral, written, and visual methods and collaborates efficiently within interdisciplinary teams. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Identifies information needs in clinical decision-making processes and conducts systematic literature searches in appropriate databases. | P.5.1 | 5 |
| O2 | Prepares research or project outcomes as manuscripts, reports, abstracts, posters, or oral presentations in accordance with academic writing standards and defends the methodology, findings, and conclusions in scientific settings. | P.10.1 | 5 |
| O3 | Critically evaluates the methodological quality, risk of bias, and clinical applicability of scientific evidence in the field of physiotherapy. | P.5.2 | 5 |
| O4 | It analyzes cases from different clinical fields in light of current scientific evidence to justify appropriate assessment and rehabilitation approaches. | P.3.3 | 5 |
| ** 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 | Course introduction, course objectives and scope. Types of scientific articles (RCT, systematic review, meta-analysis, case report). |
| 2 | Scientific literature search methods (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar). |
| 3 | Clinical case analysis and physical therapy evaluation process |
| 4 | Presentations and discussions of articles related to the field of Orthopedic Rehabilitation |
| 5 | Analysis of geriatric and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation cases |
| 6 | Evaluation of sports injuries and orthopedic rehabilitation cases |
| 7 | Articles and case presentations in the field of neurological rehabilitation. |
| 8 | Presentations and discussions on articles related to musculoskeletal system rehabilitation |
| 9 | Student paper presentations and case discussions |
| 10 | Student paper presentations and case discussions |
| 11 | Student paper presentations and case discussions |
| 12 | Student paper presentations and case discussions |
| 13 | Student paper presentations and case discussions |
| 14 | Overall assessment, article discussions, and course evaluation |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 9 | 126 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 16 | 32 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 225 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,50 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P5 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It analyzes cases from different clinical fields in light of current scientific evidence to justify appropriate assessment and rehabilitation approaches. | 5 | 3 | - |
| O2 | Identifies information needs in clinical decision-making processes and conducts systematic literature searches in appropriate databases. | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | Critically evaluates the methodological quality, risk of bias, and clinical applicability of scientific evidence in the field of physiotherapy. | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | Prepares research or project outcomes as manuscripts, reports, abstracts, posters, or oral presentations in accordance with academic writing standards and defends the methodology, findings, and conclusions in scientific settings. | - | - | 5 |