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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS FTG 5041 FALL PREVENTION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR NURSEN ILÇIN

Offered to

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Course Objective

This course was planned to evaluate the role of the physiotherapist in preventing falls, which are an important public problem and cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly, and to provide information about rehabilitation practices aimed at preventing falls.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Can define falls in the elderly. 2   2. Can list the causes and risk factors of falls in the elderly. 3   3. Can perform a physiotherapy assessment to assess the risk of falls. 4   4. Have knowledge of current literature including programs to prevent falls. 5   5. Can create an exercise prescription to reduce the risk of falls. 6   6. Recognize the disciplines involved in falls prevention programs, know the importance of teamwork, and know the role of the physiotherapist in the team.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Fall definition etiology, risk factors 2 Biomechanics of falls in the elderly, types of falls 3 Taking a history of falls in the elderly, assessment of fall risk factors 4 Taking a history of falls in the elderly, assessment of fall risk factors 5 Fall risk modification in the elderly: home and environmental arrangements 6 Strategies to prevent falls in the elderly, use of equipment: walking aids, shoe selection 7 Exercise to prevent falls: Aerobic Exercise and falls 8 Exercise to prevent falls: Resistance Exercise and falls 9 Exercise to prevent falls: Balance, stabilization, mobility exercises and falls 10 Exercise to prevent falls: Flexibility Exercise and falls 11 Exercise to prevent falls: Aquatic exercises 12 Exercise to prevent falls: Tai chi, yoga, pilates 13 Literature discussion: Sample Fall Prevention Programs - Members of the rehabilitation team, Role of the physiotherapist in the team, 14 Literature discussion: Sample Fall Prevention Programs - Members of the rehabilitation team, Role of the physiotherapist in the team, 15 Case study: Creating a sample physiotherapy program for fall prevention - discussion

Recomended or Required Reading

*Geriatride Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyonun Prensipleri. Nuray Kırdı, Filiz Can, Nursen Ilçin, Ayşe Abit Kocaman Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2022. *Understanding and Preventing Falls A Guide to Reducing Your Risks Stephen Z. Fadem Springer Nasture, 2023

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Seminar, Lectures in the form of conferences, Presentation preparation, Literature review and discussion

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 ASG ASSIGNMENT 2 PAR PARTICIPATION 3 FIN FINAL EXAM 4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE ASG * 0.30 +PAR * 0.30 +FIN* 0.40 5 RST RESIT 6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) ASG * 0.30 +PAR * 0.30 +RST* 0.40

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)

Prof. Dr. Nursen ILÇIN nursen.ozdemir@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday 12.00-13.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 15 3 45 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 15 3 45 Preparation for final exam 1 5 5 Preparing assignments 5 10 50 Preparing presentations 5 10 50 Final 1 1 1 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 196

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 LO.1 5 5 5 LO.2 5 5 5 LO.3 5 5 5 LO.4 5 5 LO.5 LO.6