COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PHYSIOTHERAPY-REHABILITATION IN ONCOLOGY

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FTK 5026 PHYSIOTHERAPY-REHABILITATION IN ONCOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8

Offered By

Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR DIDEM KARADIBAK

Offered to

Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy

Course Objective

To develop their knowledge on the pathophysiology of cancer and medical treatment, symptomatic treatment and physiotherapy-rehabilitation strategies and increase the ability of analytical thinking in this regard to prepare research projects

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Defines basic concepts and principles of cancer rehabilitation
2   Knows the indications and contra-indications for cancer rehabilitation
3   Knows oncological diseases and medical treatment approaches
4   Knows the complications of oncological diseases
5   Knows and apply evidence-based assessment and physiotherapy methods in different cancer diseases
6   Knows the teamwork in rehabilitation
7   Defines for differences of physical therapy in pediatric and adult cancer diseases
8   Knows and applies the role of physiotherapy in palliative care

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 The basic concepts and principles of cancer rehabilitation
2 Pathogenesis of cancer
3 Cancer rehabilitation of indications and contraindications
4 Musculoskeletal complications in cancer
5 Pulmonary complications in cancer
6 Neurological complications in cancer
7 Evaluation in oncological diseases
8 Symptomatic treatment strategies
9 Symptomatic treatment strategies
10 Physiotherapy approaches in different cancer diseases
11 Physiotherapy approaches in different cancer diseases
12 Physiotherapy in oncological surgery
13 Physiotherapy in pediatric oncology
14 The role of physiotherapy in palliative care

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians,Deborah Doherty,
Chris Wilson , et al.(Authors),ISBN:978-0323810876,2022
2. Cancer Rehabilitation 2E: Principles and Practice,Michael D. Stubblefield MD
(Editor), ISBN:978-0826111388,2018

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Explanation of lecture
2. Laboratory studies
3. Problem-based teaching

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 PRF PERFORMANCE
2 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRF


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The student's skills in preparing a presentation, making a presentation, commenting
on and discussing the presentation he/she has prepared
2. Regular and active participation in classes
3. Ability to explain, interpret and combine information learned

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Participation in class discussions is required.
4. It is compulsory to complete the assignments set as success criteria.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Didem KARADIBAK, Assoc Prof.
didem.karadibak@gmail.com
yuzbasioglu@deu.edu.tr
+902324124941

Office Hours

You can send an e-mail or message to the instructor 24/7 via OnlineDEU.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Tutorials 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 4 56
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Preparing assignments 14 3 42
Preparing presentations 14 2 28
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 208

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.11
LO.21
LO.31
LO.41
LO.5111
LO.61
LO.711
LO.8111