Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5FTR385Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Disasters2+0+02402.08.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To learn the role (duties and responsibilities) of the physiotherapist in disasters, to gain knowledge about physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches used in disaster situations and the potential complications that may affect these approaches, and to be able to apply this knowledge during physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices.
Course Content This course covers physiotherapy-related topics such as defining the roles and responsibilities of physiotherapists in disaster situations; identifying key considerations in the rehabilitation of complex traumatic injuries involving the lower and upper extremities, head, and trunk; early mobilization and exercise approaches following surgery for complex traumatic injuries; important points regarding respiratory and renal problems that may affect physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs; orthotic approaches and assistive devices used after complex trauma; considerations in post-disaster amputation rehabilitation; and psychosocial rehabilitation approaches."
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture/Presentation, Question-and-Answer, Discussion
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Dr. Feride ATAY
Specialist Dr. Özcan DEMETGÜL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Early rehabilitation in conflicts and disasters. Edited by: Charmi Lathia, Peter Skelton and Zoe Clift. World Health Organization Handbook.
Demir, Belde Kasap, and Cemaliye Başaran. Deprem sonrası çocuk hasta, ezilme (crush) sendromu. TOTBI•D Dergisi 2022;21:304-311
Hacettepe Üniversitesi Afet Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezi (HAMER) Acil ve Afet Durumlarında Sağlık Yönetimi, Prof. Dr. Kerim Hakan Altıntaş, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, Ankara 2013.
Course Notes Lecture notes

Course Category
Health %10
Field %90

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 91

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Lists the duties and responsibilities of a physiotherapist in disaster situations.
2 Explains the basic treatment principles related to injuries occurring in disaster situations.
3 Describes physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices following complex trauma involving the upper and lower extremities, head, and trunk, as well as potential complications that may arise.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Disasters and the Role of the Physiotherapist in Disaster Situations
2 Treatment principles and first aid in disaster injuries
3 Clinical signs and points to consider in physiotherapy after chest trauma in disaster situations
4 Early postoperative patient mobilization and exercises
5 Complications after lower extremity trauma and physiotherapy perspective
6 Physiotherapy in complex upper extremity traumas
7 Burn and rehabilitation
8 Midterm
9 Complications after head trauma and physiotherapy perspective
10 Complications after trunk and spinal traumas and physiotherapy perspective
11 Post-disaster renal problems and points to consider in terms of physiotherapy and rehabilitation
12 Psychosocial rehabilitation approaches for children and families after disasters
13 Early amputee rehabilitation (positioning, stump care, amputation complications)
14 Post-traumatic orthotic approaches – upper and lower extremity and trunk orthoses and walking aids
15 General discussion
16 Final exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 2 3 2 1 2
C1 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 2 3 2 1 2
C2 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 2 3 2 1 2
C3 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 2 3 2 1 2

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