NURSING (ENGLISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code: IKU-II-217
Course Title: Postural Awareness
Course Semester: 5. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 2
Language of instruction: EN
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Level of course:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Lecturer Fatih BALI

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: To learn the definition of posture, factors affecting posture and postural awareness, and methods to improve posture and postural awareness.
Course Objective: Students will be able to apply simple posture assessment and basic methods to increase posture and postural awareness.
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Learning posture and posture-related definitions.
  2) To have basic knowledge of ergonomics and ergonomic regulations.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Simple posture assessment, application of basic methods to improve posture and postural awareness.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Having basic level of competence regarding posture and ergonomics and directing to the relevant healthcare unit.

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
1) What is posture? Basic concepts related to posture.
2) Posture and postural awareness.
3) Ergonomics and concepts related to ergonomics.
4) Ergonomic arrangement of the environment, home and workplace.
5) Exercises that can be used for postural problems
6) Postural awareness exercises
7) Relaxing exercises.
8) Midterm exam
9) What is scoliosis? Basic concepts about scoliosis.
10) Scoliosis exercises
11) What is occupational therapy? The relationship between occupational therapy and social participation.
12) Ambulation and transfer activities of disabled individuals. Relationship between transfer and ambulation and posture.
13) Posture and aerobic exercise.
14) Posture and aerobic exercise-2
15) Components and evaluation of postural awareness.
16) Final exam
References: 1. Massion, Jean. "Postural control system." Current opinion in neurobiology 4.6 (1994): 877-887.
2. Otman AS, Köse N. Tedavi Hareketlerinde Temel Değerlendirme Prensipleri. 4. baskı Yücel Ofset Matbaacılık. Ankara, 2008.
3. Cramer, H., Mehling, W.E., Saha, F.J. et al. Postural awareness and its relation to pain: validation of an innovative instrument measuring awareness of body posture in patients with chronic pain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 19, 109 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-018-2031-9

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

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Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories and models that are the basis of professional practices.
2) Acts in accordance with nursing values and ethical principles.
3) Demonstrate skills appropriate for nursing roles.
4) Nursing uses the care process effectively and gives place to evidence-based practices in care.
5) Acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to nursing practices.
6) It uses information and maintenance technologies.
7) Takes part in at least one of the scientific research, project and innovation-oriented studies.
8) It takes an active role in the protection, development and maintenance of the health of the individual, family and society.
9) The intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary team works in cooperation.
10) Communicates effectively with the individual, family, society and colleagues.
11) Uses critical thinking and problem solving approach in nursing practice.
12) Uses leadership skills in nursing-oriented work areas.
13) Communicates effectively using at least one foreign language and monitors developments in the field.
14) It continues its professional development by adopting lifelong learning.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) % 0
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Practical Final % 0
Report Submission % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Bütünleme Pratik % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Participation % 0
Discussion % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 14
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.) 14 14
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams 7 8
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) 1 1
Preparing for the General Exam 7 8
GENERAL EXAM (Final) 1 1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 74
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 2