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Master's Degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with Thesis

Program Competencies
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) are the those describing what the graduates are expected to attain or achieve in their academic and/or professional life after a few years of graduation. In this context, Programme Educational Objectives defined for this programme are as follows:

(Please click on the buttons below to reach the PLOs as “Conjoined” or as “Classified” under the “Knowledge”, “Skills” and “Competencies”.)
(Below, PLOs are shown as key and sub- learning outcomes.)
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P1) Develops, deepens, and critically evaluates current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation at an advanced level.
P.1.1) Explains, compares, and synthesizes current theories, concepts, mechanisms, and approaches in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, applying them to specialized professional problems.
P.1.2) Explains clinical decision-making processes in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation by evaluating clinical scenarios in light of current scientific evidence.
P.1.3) Deepens and critically evaluates current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pediatric physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
P.1.4) It evaluates current intervention approaches specific to stroke rehabilitation, principles of neuroplasticity, and clinical practice studies in the literature.
P.1.5) Evaluates current and valid measurement methods used in the assessment of vestibular system pathologies.
P.1.6) It identifies sport-specific risk factors and mechanisms in sports injuries; and plans protective and preventive exercise approaches in light of current scientific evidence.
P2) Integrates knowledge from basic sciences, movement sciences, clinical sciences, and related disciplines to analyze novel and complex situations.
P.2.1) Integrates knowledge from basic sciences, movement sciences, clinical sciences, and related disciplines to analyze complex clinical or research problems.
P.2.2) Analyzes assessment findings in individuals with cardiac and pulmonary diseases to identify priority clinical problems using a comprehensive approach.
P3) Conducts advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, and decision-making processes for complex physiotherapy and rehabilitation problems using a biopsychosocial and person-centered approach.
P.3.1) Analyzes a case within the biopsychosocial model and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework in terms of body structures and functions, activities, participation, and contextual factors.
P.3.2) Identifies clinical problems encountered in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and explains systematic clinical problem-solving approaches.
P.3.3) It analyzes cases from different clinical fields in light of current scientific evidence to justify appropriate assessment and rehabilitation approaches.
P4) Plans intervention and preventive approaches based on valid and reliable assessment outcomes, current scientific evidence, individual preferences, and available resources, and evaluates their effectiveness.
P.4.1) Selects valid and reliable assessment methods and technological tools appropriate to the purpose of evaluation, interprets the findings, and uses them in clinical decision-making.
P.4.2) Develops a person-centered physiotherapy and rehabilitation plan by integrating current scientific evidence, individual characteristics and preferences, clinical expertise, and available resources.
P.4.3) Evaluates intervention outcomes using appropriate outcome measures and updates the intervention plan based on clinical response and emerging evidence.
P.4.4) Evaluates and justifies individualized physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches for identified clinical problems.
P.4.5) Develops an evidence-based intervention plan for pediatric cases, based on valid and reliable measurement results and current scientific evidence.
P.4.6) Designs individualized physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs for neurological cases, based on valid assessment tools and current evidence.
P.4.7) Plans evidence-based preventive and therapeutic approaches by evaluating valid tests that assess the functional status of individuals who have suffered a stroke.
P.4.8) Evaluates current physiotherapy approaches for pediatric conditions and integrates them into clinical decision-making processes.
P.4.9) Plans personalized vestibular rehabilitation and exercise protocols based on current scientific evidence and the individual's clinical findings.
P.4.10) Using valid and reliable assessment methods specific to the post-injury period, it critically designs return-to-sport and rehabilitation protocols.
P.4.11) Based on the individual's clinical condition, preferences, and current scientific evidence, the doctor plans the appropriate myofascial release and manual therapy techniques.
P.4.12) It evaluates the short-term and long-term results of myofascial release applications with valid measurements and ensures that the results obtained are presented in accordance with scientific and professional principles.
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.
P.5.1) Identifies information needs in clinical decision-making processes and conducts systematic literature searches in appropriate databases.
P.5.2) Critically evaluates the methodological quality, risk of bias, and clinical applicability of scientific evidence in the field of physiotherapy.
P.5.3) Critically analyzes the literature and scientific evidence regarding innovative and current approaches used in neurological rehabilitation.
P.5.4) Critically evaluates the rehabilitation outcomes of pediatric cases in light of valid evidence and methodological qualities.
P.5.5) It deepens current theoretical knowledge regarding the anatomy, biomechanics, and neurophysiology of facial tissue and evaluates myofascial dysfunctions using evidence-based methods.
P6) Develops research questions and hypotheses from scientific problems and plans and conducts research by selecting appropriate study designs, sampling methods, data collection tools, and ethical procedures.
P.6.1) Develops research questions and hypotheses for a scientific problem and designs and conducts a research protocol including appropriate study design, sampling, data collection, quality control, and ethical procedures.
P7) Manages, analyzes, and interprets research data using appropriate statistical methods and software and presents findings in accordance with the principles of scientific reporting.
P.7.1) Organizes research data, selects appropriate statistical methods according to the research question and data structure, uses relevant software, and accurately interprets and reports the findings.
P.7.2) Analyzes clinical study data in the field of stroke rehabilitation using appropriate methods and presents the results on scientific and professional platforms.
P.7.3) Manages and analyzes vestibular rehabilitation data using appropriate methods and presents the results in accordance with scientific reporting principles.
P8) Critically evaluates and appropriately utilizes digital health, artificial intelligence, wearable systems, assessment technologies, and rehabilitation technologies with respect to validity, safety, ethics, and data privacy.
P.8.1) Selects and applies digital health, artificial intelligence, wearable technologies, and rehabilitation technologies by evaluating their scientific validity, clinical benefit, safety, ethics, and data privacy.
P9) Adheres to professional ethics, scientific integrity, patient rights, legal regulations, and personal data protection principles in clinical practice, education, and research.
P.9.1) Makes decisions and acts in accordance with professional ethics, scientific integrity, patient rights, relevant legislation, and personal data protection principles in clinical practice and research.
P10) Effectively communicates scientific and professional knowledge to diverse audiences through oral, written, and visual methods and collaborates efficiently within interdisciplinary teams.
P.10.1) 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.10.2) Communicates effectively with individuals, families, healthcare professionals, researchers, and the community; follows scientific literature in at least one foreign language and shares professional knowledge.
P.10.3) It effectively conveys scientific knowledge and the research process through a seminar presentation structured in accordance with academic ethics and scientific writing principles, and contributes to scientific discussions.
P11) Independently or collaboratively plans, conducts, and evaluates specialized professional work and research projects; assumes responsibility in complex and unpredictable situations; manages time and resources effectively; and demonstrates leadership when required.
P.11.1) Actively participates in interdisciplinary teams; assumes responsibility in professional work and projects, manages time and resources effectively, and provides coordination and leadership when necessary.
P.11.2) Conducts pediatric assessment and rehabilitation processes—either within a team or independently—while taking into account family preferences and resources.
P.11.3) The team plans athlete rehabilitation processes within a multidisciplinary framework, and aims to manage time and resources effectively in unforeseen clinical and field situations.
P12) Pursues continuous professional development through lifelong learning and disseminates knowledge and expertise through scientific platforms, educational activities, and community engagement initiatives.
P.12.1) Evaluates personal learning needs, develops a professional development plan, and proposes educational activities, projects, or knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote public health, physical activity, and functioning.
P.12.2) Presents evidence-based research data in accordance with scientific reporting and ethical principles, and shares them on professional platforms.
(Below, Programme Learning Outcomes are shown as classified according to the same classification used for the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF-HE); that is knowledge, skills and competencies.)
(In order to see the Sub-Programme Learning Outcomes (SPLOs) affiliated to Key Programme Learning Outcomes (KPLOs), please press + sign.)
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
P1) Develops, deepens, and critically evaluates current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation at an advanced level.
P.1.1) Explains, compares, and synthesizes current theories, concepts, mechanisms, and approaches in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, applying them to specialized professional problems.
P.1.2) Explains clinical decision-making processes in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation by evaluating clinical scenarios in light of current scientific evidence.
P.1.3) Deepens and critically evaluates current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pediatric physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
P.1.4) It evaluates current intervention approaches specific to stroke rehabilitation, principles of neuroplasticity, and clinical practice studies in the literature.
P.1.5) Evaluates current and valid measurement methods used in the assessment of vestibular system pathologies.
P.1.6) It identifies sport-specific risk factors and mechanisms in sports injuries; and plans protective and preventive exercise approaches in light of current scientific evidence.
P2) Integrates knowledge from basic sciences, movement sciences, clinical sciences, and related disciplines to analyze novel and complex situations.
P.2.1) Integrates knowledge from basic sciences, movement sciences, clinical sciences, and related disciplines to analyze complex clinical or research problems.
P.2.2) Analyzes assessment findings in individuals with cardiac and pulmonary diseases to identify priority clinical problems using a comprehensive approach.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
P3) Conducts advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, and decision-making processes for complex physiotherapy and rehabilitation problems using a biopsychosocial and person-centered approach.
P.3.1) Analyzes a case within the biopsychosocial model and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework in terms of body structures and functions, activities, participation, and contextual factors.
P.3.2) Identifies clinical problems encountered in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and explains systematic clinical problem-solving approaches.
P.3.3) It analyzes cases from different clinical fields in light of current scientific evidence to justify appropriate assessment and rehabilitation approaches.
P4) Plans intervention and preventive approaches based on valid and reliable assessment outcomes, current scientific evidence, individual preferences, and available resources, and evaluates their effectiveness.
P.4.1) Selects valid and reliable assessment methods and technological tools appropriate to the purpose of evaluation, interprets the findings, and uses them in clinical decision-making.
P.4.2) Develops a person-centered physiotherapy and rehabilitation plan by integrating current scientific evidence, individual characteristics and preferences, clinical expertise, and available resources.
P.4.3) Evaluates intervention outcomes using appropriate outcome measures and updates the intervention plan based on clinical response and emerging evidence.
P.4.4) Evaluates and justifies individualized physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches for identified clinical problems.
P.4.5) Develops an evidence-based intervention plan for pediatric cases, based on valid and reliable measurement results and current scientific evidence.
P.4.6) Designs individualized physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs for neurological cases, based on valid assessment tools and current evidence.
P.4.7) Plans evidence-based preventive and therapeutic approaches by evaluating valid tests that assess the functional status of individuals who have suffered a stroke.
P.4.8) Evaluates current physiotherapy approaches for pediatric conditions and integrates them into clinical decision-making processes.
P.4.9) Plans personalized vestibular rehabilitation and exercise protocols based on current scientific evidence and the individual's clinical findings.
P.4.10) Using valid and reliable assessment methods specific to the post-injury period, it critically designs return-to-sport and rehabilitation protocols.
P.4.11) Based on the individual's clinical condition, preferences, and current scientific evidence, the doctor plans the appropriate myofascial release and manual therapy techniques.
P.4.12) It evaluates the short-term and long-term results of myofascial release applications with valid measurements and ensures that the results obtained are presented in accordance with scientific and professional principles.
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.
P.5.1) Identifies information needs in clinical decision-making processes and conducts systematic literature searches in appropriate databases.
P.5.2) Critically evaluates the methodological quality, risk of bias, and clinical applicability of scientific evidence in the field of physiotherapy.
P.5.3) Critically analyzes the literature and scientific evidence regarding innovative and current approaches used in neurological rehabilitation.
P.5.4) Critically evaluates the rehabilitation outcomes of pediatric cases in light of valid evidence and methodological qualities.
P.5.5) It deepens current theoretical knowledge regarding the anatomy, biomechanics, and neurophysiology of facial tissue and evaluates myofascial dysfunctions using evidence-based methods.
P6) Develops research questions and hypotheses from scientific problems and plans and conducts research by selecting appropriate study designs, sampling methods, data collection tools, and ethical procedures.
P.6.1) Develops research questions and hypotheses for a scientific problem and designs and conducts a research protocol including appropriate study design, sampling, data collection, quality control, and ethical procedures.
P7) Manages, analyzes, and interprets research data using appropriate statistical methods and software and presents findings in accordance with the principles of scientific reporting.
P.7.1) Organizes research data, selects appropriate statistical methods according to the research question and data structure, uses relevant software, and accurately interprets and reports the findings.
P.7.2) Analyzes clinical study data in the field of stroke rehabilitation using appropriate methods and presents the results on scientific and professional platforms.
P.7.3) Manages and analyzes vestibular rehabilitation data using appropriate methods and presents the results in accordance with scientific reporting principles.
P8) Critically evaluates and appropriately utilizes digital health, artificial intelligence, wearable systems, assessment technologies, and rehabilitation technologies with respect to validity, safety, ethics, and data privacy.
P.8.1) Selects and applies digital health, artificial intelligence, wearable technologies, and rehabilitation technologies by evaluating their scientific validity, clinical benefit, safety, ethics, and data privacy.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
P9) Adheres to professional ethics, scientific integrity, patient rights, legal regulations, and personal data protection principles in clinical practice, education, and research.
P.9.1) Makes decisions and acts in accordance with professional ethics, scientific integrity, patient rights, relevant legislation, and personal data protection principles in clinical practice and research.
P10) Effectively communicates scientific and professional knowledge to diverse audiences through oral, written, and visual methods and collaborates efficiently within interdisciplinary teams.
P.10.1) 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.10.2) Communicates effectively with individuals, families, healthcare professionals, researchers, and the community; follows scientific literature in at least one foreign language and shares professional knowledge.
P.10.3) It effectively conveys scientific knowledge and the research process through a seminar presentation structured in accordance with academic ethics and scientific writing principles, and contributes to scientific discussions.
P11) Independently or collaboratively plans, conducts, and evaluates specialized professional work and research projects; assumes responsibility in complex and unpredictable situations; manages time and resources effectively; and demonstrates leadership when required.
P.11.1) Actively participates in interdisciplinary teams; assumes responsibility in professional work and projects, manages time and resources effectively, and provides coordination and leadership when necessary.
P.11.2) Conducts pediatric assessment and rehabilitation processes—either within a team or independently—while taking into account family preferences and resources.
P.11.3) The team plans athlete rehabilitation processes within a multidisciplinary framework, and aims to manage time and resources effectively in unforeseen clinical and field situations.
P12) Pursues continuous professional development through lifelong learning and disseminates knowledge and expertise through scientific platforms, educational activities, and community engagement initiatives.
P.12.1) Evaluates personal learning needs, develops a professional development plan, and proposes educational activities, projects, or knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote public health, physical activity, and functioning.
P.12.2) Presents evidence-based research data in accordance with scientific reporting and ethical principles, and shares them on professional platforms.