General Information about the Course

Course Code:	PTR700
Course Title:	Women's Health
Course Semester:	6. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 2 0 2 2
Language of instruction:	EN
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	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):	Öğr. Gör. Kübra Nur Menengiç
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to teach students the fundamental concepts, assessment, and treatment methods in women's health and gynecological physiotherapy, and to provide an understanding of physiotherapy approaches to women's health conditions.
Course Objective:	To understand female anatomy and physiology. To learn gynecological physiotherapy assessment techniques. To understand physiotherapy applications during pregnancy and postpartum. To recognize and treat pelvic floor dysfunctions. To follow and interpret current research in women's health.
Mode of Delivery:

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Specifies the anatomical structures present in the female genitourinary system.

2) Describes the pathophysiological mechanisms of clinical conditions such as incontinence, pelvic pain, breast cancer, and lymphedema.

3) Lists the physiological changes during pregnancy and menopausal periods.

4) Specifies the symptoms of urogynecological diseases.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Selects and applies appropriate assessment methods for urogynecological diseases.

2) Analyzes assessment results.

3) Designs an individual exercise prescription for the patient.

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) Conducts preventive rehabilitation approaches related to women's health.

2) When necessary, directs the patient to the relevant healthcare professional.

3) Conducts the assessment and treatment process using appropriate communication techniques and respecting patient privacy.

4) Selects and applies appropriate physical modalities.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Introduction to Women's Health Physiotherapy
2)	Pelvic Floor Anatomy and Function
3)	Stress Urinary Incontinence
4)	Overactive Bladder and Urge Urinary Incontinance
5)	Physiological Changes During Pregnancy and Postpartum Physiotherapy
6)	Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy
7)	Case study
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Postpartum physiotherapy
10)	Menopause and Post-Menopause Physiotherapy
11)	Physiotherapy in Breast Cancer
12)	Lymphedema
13)	Physiotherapy in Pelvic Pain
14)	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Menstrual Disorders
15)	Case study
16)	Final exam
References: Bo, K., Berghmans, B., & Morkved, S. (Eds.). (2018). Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor: Bridging Science and Clinical Practice (2nd ed.). Churchill Livingstone. Lee, D. (2017). Pelvic Health and Childbirth: What Every Woman Needs to Know. Demos Health. Bernhard, K. R. (Ed.). (2020). Women’s Health in Physical Therapy. Wolters Kluwer.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	1	4	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Curriculum, rehabilitation programs, physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods and techniques related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation Has measurement and evaluation knowledge.
2) Evaluates the physiotherapy and rehabilitation process of the patients and plans them according to the needs of the patients.
3) Evaluates the clinical development of individuals in multiple ways by using different measurement and evaluation methods.
4) Develops knowledge, skills and attitudes on subjects such as human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and associates them with physiotherapy.
5) He/she has the ability to work independently and effectively in his/her professional practices.
6) It takes part in research, projects and activities with a sense of social responsibility.
7) She/ He develops positive attitudes and behaviors related to learning and research throughout her life.
8) Uses the right communication skills with the individual to whom the rehabilitation program is applied.
9) Uses the foreign language effectively in order to follow the developments in the field.
10) Plans and implements projects and activities to ensure improvements in rehabilitation programs
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics, patient rights and human rights
12) Knows the legislation including the specifics and responsibilities related to the field.

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		% 0
Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 0
total		% 0

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
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	7	14
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam	7	21
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		65
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		2