Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
BASIC UROGYNECOLOGY AND PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH 27421001 3 + 0 3.0 10.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Fulya DÖKMECİ
Assistants
Goals To describe and classify diseases associated with urogynecology and pelvic floor health, to evaluate the epidemiology, ethiopathogenesis and symptomatology of these diseases on an academic basis and to implement the understanding of pregnancy amd menopause on pelvic floor dysfunctions.
Course Content The course comprises the epidemiology, neurophysiology, pathogenesis, description and classification of pelvic floor dysfunctions, the impact of pregnancy and menopause on pelvic floor health, the association of vaginal microbiota with pelvic floor dysfunctions, and female sexual dysfunction.
Learning Outcomes 1) Effectively communicate with patients presenting with pelvic floor dysfunctions, and inform patients regarding the disorders
2) Recognize complications and guide the patients
3) Develop knowledge regarding the differential diagnoses of pelvic floor dysfunctions
4) Know and follow innovations in urogynecology and pelvic floor health
5) Know the impact of pregnancy and menopause on pelvic floor health

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Diseases affecting pelvic floor health and epidemiology Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
2. Week Lower urinary tract neurophysiology Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
3. Week Definition and classification of lower urinary tract dysfunctions Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
4. Week Definition and classification of pelvic organ prolapse Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
5. Week Pregnancy and pelvic floor health Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
6. Week Menopause and pelvic floor health Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
7. Week Pathophysiology of urinary incontinence Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
8. Week Fecal incontinence and pathophysiology of anorectal dysfunction Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
9. Week Vaginal microbiota and pelvic floor health Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
10. Week Overactive bladder syndrome Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
11. Week Hypersensitive diseases of the lower urinary tract Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
12. Week Voiding dysfunction and urinary retention Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
13. Week Pelvic floor health and sexual dysfunction Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework
14. Week Presentation Lecture

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Practical Guide to Female Pelvic Medicine. Gamal Ghoniem, Wily Davila. Taylor & Francis (2006) ISBN: 1841843989
Sexual Health and Genital Medicine in Clinical Practice. Chris Sonnex. Springer (2007) ISBN: 1846284066
Textbook of Female Urology and Urogynecology. (2916) Linda Cardozo, David Staskin. CRC Press. ISBN 9781498796316
The Female Pelvic Floor: Function, Dysfunction and Management According to the Integral Theory. (2007) Peter Petros. Springer. ISBN 978-3-540-33663-1
The Overactive Pelvic Floor. Anna Padoa, Talli Y.Rosenbaum. Springer (2016) ISBN9783319221496
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. (2015) Mark Walters, Mickey Karram. Elsevier Saunders. ISBN: 9780323113779

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4DK5
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PY2544444
PY3500000
PY4555555

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 6
Homework 14 10
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 2 10
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 2 10
1 1
Total Workload
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload