SHS241 Digital World and Health

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code SHS241
Name Digital World and Health
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EMİR İBRAHİM IŞIK
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim is for students to familiarise themselves with digital healthcare systems and learn about the applications of concepts such as tele-health, wearable technologies, artificial intelligence and digital ergonomics within the fields of health; and to gain the ability to use these technologies within an ethical framework by understanding the role of digital tools in patient monitoring and the treatment process.

Course Content

The concept of digital health, tele-health applications, wearable health technologies (smartwatches, sensors), gamification and virtual reality (VR) in rehabilitation, an introduction to artificial intelligence and robotic rehabilitation, digital ergonomics (screen use and posture), digital health literacy and patient data security.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for the lecture.

Resources

Lecture notes and presentations

Notes

Mesospiritos, A. (2022). Digital Health in Physical Therapy. Dünya Sağlık Örgütü (DSÖ) - Küresel Dijital Sağlık Stratejisi Raporları. T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı - e-Nabız ve Uzaktan Sağlık Hizmetleri Yönetmeliği.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines the basic concepts of digital health and tele-health.
LO02 Explains the applications of wearable technologies (sensors, pedometers, etc.) in health system.
LO03 It lists the physical problems caused by digitalisation (tech neck, a sedentary lifestyle, etc.) and the solutions (digital ergonomics).
LO04 It assesses the impact of virtual reality (VR) and gamification on exercise motivation.
LO05 They will gain knowledge about the protection of patient data in a digital environment and ethical principles (KVKK).
LO06 Understands the supportive role of artificial intelligence and robotic systems in the rehabilitation process.
LO07 By developing digital health literacy skills, they guide patients towards reliable sources of information.
LO08 Lists methods for using mobile health apps for exercise tracking and patient management.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic structure and function of human mouth-teeth.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Lists the basic features of applications to the mouth region.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describe basic information about disinfection, sterilization and hygiene
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognize the tools and equipment used in the clinic.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses information about tool maintenance and protection
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Counts the preparation steps of the unit before the examination and treatment of the patient.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies four-handed the work rules.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepares the study area by using basic knowledge and skills related to the applications.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It provides sterilization and disinfection of used tools.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It will follow the patient's appointment. 3
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepares the work area and patient before application.
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It assists the dentist in a way that allows the dentist to perform four-handed work.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepare the materials used during dental treatments. It makes disinfection and sterilization of the instruments used.
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Patient fills appointment, follow-up and laboratory forms. Controls materials relating to the patient and transmit them to the laboratory expert 2
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It is a periodic calibration and maintenance of instruments used and provides the most efficient way to work.
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It determines the shortcomings of clinical and requests for materials required.
PLO17 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Provides the most appropriate and fast coordination between patient and physician when necessary. 3
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik After graduation, he / she critically evaluates the information he / she learned with his / her own knowledge. 5
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Professional and colleagues as having ethical responsibility, communicates with healthy patients and physicians will use the qualification to follow developments in the field and at least one foreign language to communicate with colleagues. 2
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Take measures relating to health and safety in the work environment. Follows the technological developments. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 An Introduction to the Digital World: What is Health 4.0? Literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Health Informatics and E-Health Applications in Turkey Show apps Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Wearable Technologies Device review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösterip Yaptırma, Tartışma
4 Digital Ergonomics: Screen Addiction and Posture Notes on postural analysis Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Virtual Reality (VR) and AR in Rehabilitation How-to videos Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
6 Digital Measurement Systems and Biofeedback Technologies Watch Digital Measurement Videos Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
7 Mobile Health (mHealth) Applications App store scan Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Reviewing lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Healthcare Current affairs analysis Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Robotic Systems and Exoskeletons Video presentations Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Digital Health Literacy and Misinformation Reading an article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Örnek Olay, Anlatım
12 The Use of Social Media in Healthcare and Ethics Case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
13 Digital Data Security and the Personal Data Protection Act Reading legislation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Cloud storage, digital keeping and Reporting Automation systems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Overall Assessment Preparing a presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Term Exams A recap of all the topics Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Project/Presentation submission Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 72
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,88
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 04.05.2026 12:55