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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS FTG 5056 PALLIATIVE CARE AND PHYSIOTHERAPY IN GERIATRICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR HÜLYA TUNA

Offered to

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to teach the role of physiotherapy in the geriatric palliative care process, assessment methods, and applicable physiotherapy approaches.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Explain the fundamental principles of palliative care in geriatrics and its relationship with physiotherapy. 2   2. Describe common diseases in the palliative care process for older adults and related physiotherapy approaches. 3   3. Plan and apply physiotherapy approaches for pain, fatigue, mobility, and respiratory management in palliative care. 4   4. Evaluate and implement the role of physiotherapy in managing cachexia, frailty, and sarcopenia in palliative care. 5   5. Apply basic principles of psychosocial support and communication with patients and families in the palliative care process. 6   6. Analyze and implement alternative and complementary physiotherapy approaches 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 Introduction to Palliative Care in Geriatrics 2 Principles of Palliative Care in Geriatrics 3 Common Diseases in Older Adults in Palliative Care and Physiotherapy Approaches - 1 4 Common Diseases in Older Adults in Palliative Care and Physiotherapy Approaches - 2 5 Common Diseases in Older Adults in Palliative Care and Physiotherapy Approaches - 3 6 Common Diseases in Older Adults in Palliative Care and Physiotherapy Approaches - 4 7 Other Diseases in Older Adults in Palliative Care and Physiotherapy Approaches - 5 8 Pain Management and Physiotherapy Approaches 9 Fatigue Management in Palliative Care 10 Respiratory Physiotherapy and Cardiopulmonary Support 11 Mobility Management and Comfort Enhancement 12 Management of Cachexia, Frailty, and Sarcopenia 13 Psychosocial Support, Patient Approach, and Communication 14 Alternative and Complementary Physiotherapy Practices in Palliative Care 15 Family Education and Support for Caregivers in Palliative Care

Recomended or Required Reading

Palyatif bakımda Fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon Ed. Prof.Dr. Didem KARADIBAK Prof.Dr. Sema SAVCI,2023

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will be conducted through lectures, seminar and conference-style presentations, literature reviews, and academic discussions.

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

Active participation, Performance/Assignment, Final Exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance is mandatory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

hulya.tuna@deu.edu.tr 4124942

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