COURSE UNIT TITLE

: GERIATRIC REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FTG 5039 GERIATRIC REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR BIRGÜL BALCI

Offered to

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Course Objective

This course aims to comprehensively address rehabilitation approaches, technologies that support physical and cognitive functions, and multidisciplinary care strategies in aging individuals. In this context, the course aims to provide students with a command of topics such as wearable technologies, virtual reality, robotic rehabilitation, tele-rehabilitation and artificial intelligence supported systems by addressing how technological innovations are used in rehabilitation processes in elderly individuals.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explaining the Basic Principles of Geriatric Rehabilitation and Defining Functional and Motor Disorders in the Elderly
2   Explaining Current Technologies Used in Geriatric Rehabilitation, Applying Technology-Supported Movement and Function Evaluation Methods
3   Explaining the Role of the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Geriatric Rehabilitation
4   Evaluating the Potential of Tele-Rehabilitation for Geriatric Individuals
5   Planning and Implementing Technology-Assisted Exercise Interventions
6   Developing multidisciplinary working skills in the field of geriatric rehabilitation, conducting scientific research in the field of technology-supported geriatric rehabilitation

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Geriatric Rehabilitation Introduction to Geriatric Rehabilitation Introduction to Geriatric Rehabilitation
2 Basic Approaches in Geriatric Rehabilitation
3 Cognitive rehabilitation
4 The Role of Technology in Geriatric Rehabilitation
5 Technologies Supporting Cognitive and Motor Functions
6 Wearable Technologies and Sensors
7 Robotic Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices
8 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Based Rehabilitation
9 Tele-rehabilitation and Remote Monitoring Systems
10 Use of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
11 Neurotechnology and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)
12 Digital Health and Ethical Issues
13 Clinical Case Studies and Applications
14 Clinical Case Studies and Applications-2
15 Literature

Recomended or Required Reading

Neuro-Geriatrics, Tousi B.
Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Clinical Approach; Bernstien Lewis C

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture in the form of seminars, conferences, presentation preparation, literature review and discussion

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 ASG ASSIGNMENT
2 PRS PRESENTATION
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE ODV * 0.30 + PRJ * 0.20 + FN* 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) ODV * 0.30 + PRJ * 0.20 + BUT* 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

BIRGÜL BALCI birgul.donmez@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 0

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9
LO.1555
LO.2555
LO.3555
LO.455
LO.5
LO.6

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