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| 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 basic principles and concepts with elderly care. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | States aging, aging process and changes in the aging process. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals, and the basic information for improving the quality of life . | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Distinguishes social , professional , ethical principles and laws in elderly care. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes interventions in elderly care. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Describes interventions personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals regarding enviromental regulations in home aged care. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes physiological changes in old age and the principles of specific nutrition to common diseases. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Arranges the working environment according to health and occupational safety | 1 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes initiatives appropriate to the social rehabilitation needs of elderly individuals. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses critical thinking , creative thinking and appropriate methods and techniques for the development of problem solving skills . | 2 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses effectively first aid techniques in case of emergency in the elderly. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses effectively interventions in holistic elderly care. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses planned basic techniques of physical rehabilitation in the elderly . | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Takes responsibility for solving old problems in society as individuals and groups. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes information with a critical approach by themselves . | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes effective and healthy communication with all members of the geriatric team to meet the needs of elderly individuals and ensure correct agreements. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses tools , information and communication technologies in working envoriment. | 5 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Monitors information in the field using at least one foreign language and comminicates with colleagues. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Initiatives for the thinking and development of their performance . | 2 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Monitors artistic, scientific events and current events in community and in the world. | 4 |
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 | ||