Information Package / Course Catalogue
Management of Neurologic Problems
Course Code: YSB634
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To be able to understand how neurological problems are managed

Course Content

Managing neurological problems

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Simge KALAV
Learning Outcomes
1.Knowing the nervous system changes during the aging process
2.Knowing the neurological assessment of elderly individuals
3.To have knowledge about neurological diseases and their management in elderly individuals
4.Ability to evaluate neurological problems in elderly individuals
5.Knowing pain management in elderly individuals
Recommended or Required Reading
1.T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı. Akut iskemik inme tanı ve tedavi rehberi 2020. URL:https://bdhd.org.tr/akut-iskemik-inme-tani-ve-tedavi-rehberi-2020/. 23 Şubat 2021
2.Karan M. Akif, (2013). Yaşlanma ve Yaşlı, Nöroloji Temel Kitabı. 2. Baskı P. 1517
3.Talbot K, Marsden R. Motor Neuron Disease. The facts series. Oxford University Press, 2008. Talbot K, Marsden R. Motor Neuron Disease. The facts series. Oxford University Press, 2008.
4.Gurvit H., Bilgic B. (2013) Nöroloji Temel Kitabı 2. Baskı P. 938
5.Türk Nöroloji Derneği Beyin Damar Hastalıkları Bilimsel Çalışma Grubu. Akut iskemik inmede intravenöz doku plazminojen aktivatörü (tPA) kullanım cep kitabı. URL: https://www.noroloji.org.tr/haber/604/akut-iskemik-inmede-intravenoz-doku-plazminojen-aktivatoru-tpa-kullanim-cep-ki. 23 Şubat 2021
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Structure and functions of the nervous system and changes in the nervous system during aging
Week 2 - Theoretical
Neurological evaluation in the elderly
Week 3 - Theoretical
The importance of support services and rehabilitation in neurological diseases
Week 4 - Theoretical
Changes in level of consciousness, increased intracranial pressure syndrome
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cerebrovascular disease, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stro
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cerebrovascular disease, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke
Week 7 - Theoretical
Alzheimer's management
Week 8 - Theoretical
Management of Parkinson's disease (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Multiple sclerosis management
Week 10 - Theoretical
Pain, neuropathic pain and pain management
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sleep disorders and management
Week 12 - Theoretical
Epilepsy and its management
Week 13 - Theoretical
Spinal kord yaralanmalarının yönetimi
Week 14 - Theoretical
Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1472126
Lecture - Practice2228
Assignment214232
Midterm Examination121223
Final Examination111213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)202
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
OÇ-2
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
OÇ-3
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
OÇ-5
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026