ECTS - Pain Assessment and Physical Therapy Approaches

Pain Assessment and Physical Therapy Approaches (REH523) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Pain Assessment and Physical Therapy Approaches REH523 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level ects.course_level_Sağlık_Bilimleri_Yüksek_Lisans
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem Solving, Brain Storming.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Nagihan Acet
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To teach the neurophysiological mechanisms of pain, acute and chronic pain processes, pain assessment methods, and evidence-based physical therapy approaches used in physiotherapy practice; and to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the assessment and management of pain as well as the interpretation of current scientific literature.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain the neurophysiological mechanisms of pain and the processes underlying acute and chronic pain. Use measurement methods and clinical assessment tools employed in pain assessment. Select and interpret evidence-based physiotherapy and physical therapy approaches for pain management in different clinical conditions. Develop treatment plans appropriate to the underlying pain mechanisms. Critically evaluate current scientific literature related to pain management and relate it to clinical practice.
Course Content Physiological mechanisms of pain, the role of acute and chronic pain in different diseases, pain assessment methods, approaches used to cope with pain.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Pain Science Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
2 Definition, Classification, and Epidemiology of Pain Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
3 Neurophysiological Mechanisms of Acute Pain Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
4 Neurophysiological Mechanisms of Chronic Pain Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
5 Definition, Mechanisms, and Clinical Manifestations of Central Sensitization Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
6 The Biopsychosocial Model of Pain Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
7 Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
8 Pain Assessment Methods I Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
9 Pain Assessment Methods II Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
10 Pain Assessment Methods III Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
11 The Role of Exercise in Pain Management I Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
12 The Role of Exercise in Pain Management II Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
13 The Role of Manual Therapy Approaches in Pain Management I Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
14 The Role of Manual Therapy Approaches in Pain Management II Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
15 The Role of Manual Therapy Approaches in Pain Management II Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
16 Final Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. 1. Elektronik Kaynaklar: PubMed; MEDLINE; PEDro Database; Cochrane Library; Google Scholar vs.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 5 50
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 6 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Utilizes knowledge from the literature in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation systematically, assessing, evaluating, describing, analyzing, and planning for professional and academic work with essential concepts and principles. X
2 Plans and implements academic studies using evidence-based literature in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X
3 Collects data according to ethical principles, selects suitable statistical methods, analyzes results, critiques them by comparing with literature, and presents or publishes at national/international scientific meetings. X
4 Takes responsibility individually within multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams for problem-solving in academic and scientific work and collaborates effectively using communication skills. X
5 Identifies learning needs and goals, adopts lifelong learning for personal growth, uses a foreign language and information-communication technology, follows developments in the field, and organizes and supports quality improvement programs.
6 Understands the duties, rights, and responsibilities related to scientific work in physiotherapy, adheres to academic ethics and standards, and maintains professional conduct internationally.
7 Applies evidence-based preventive and rehabilitative approaches aligned with changing and growing community needs in physiotherapy and rehabilitation to contribute to health policy development and raise public awareness. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 13 5 65
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 12 12
Total Workload 125