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.
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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 | ||