Oncological Rehabilitation Laboratory

About

Our unit provides inpatient rehabilitation care in Oncology Hospital services, İhsan Doğramacı Children's Hospital in Hematology services, adult and pediatric bone marrow transplant units, and outpatient care in our faculty's Cancer Rehabilitation Unit, and carries out education, practice and research studies related to these patient groups.
In our unit, we carry out physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices for the following diseases: lymphoma, leukemia, brain tumor, breast cancer, colorectal cancers, gastric cancers, lung cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, pancreas cancer, thyroid cancers, and childhood cancers (including leukemias central cerve system tumor, lymphoma, neuroblastoma, soft tissue sarcoma, Wilms’ tumor, bone tumors).
Regarding these diseases we purpose: to decrease problems and adverse effects caused by diseases and medical or surgical treatment, to restore and increase physical functions, to increase lifetime and quality of life. These implementations include a lot of physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices including therapeutic exercises ( stretching, strengthening, relaxing, respiratuar and aerobiz exercises), postural re-education, massage, scar mobilization, physiotherapy modalities for pain inhibition, neurodevelopmental treatments for children, sensory, perception and cognitive education, practices intended to independence for activities of daily life activities, orthesis and aid devices, energy conservation techniques for activities of daily life, selecting and education of aid devices for mobilization, and family education. In addition, awareness-raising programs about the benefits of physical activity and exercise, informing healthy people about cancer and risk factors for public health are implemented.

Research Infrastructure

• MicroFET2 Hand Held Digital Muscle Tester
• Jamar Hand Grip and Pinch Force Measurement Set
• Voit horizontal indoor exercise bike
• MDS Power Web Combo, MDS Handmaster Plus, Condo Digi-Squeeze Exerciser and Cando Finger Weights
• Writer Kit
• Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT)
• Algometer
• Dellon and Baseline 2 Point Discrimination
• Dynamic Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (DOTCA)
• Minnesota, Purdue Pegboard, Grooved Pegboard, 9 Hole Peg tests
• Actigraph Physical Activity Monitor
• The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Engine Proficiency Second Edition

Researchers

• Prof. Dr. Tulin Düger
• Prof. Dr. Songul Atasavun Uysal
• Dr. Vesile Yıldız Kabak
• Exp. Fzt. Arzu Demircioglu
• Exp. Fzt. Fulya İpek

Ongoing Projects

• Study On The Situation Analysis (SITAN) On Children With Disabilities, UNICEF, Lrps-2017-9135402, 24 September 2018.
• Tülin Düger, Şule Ünal, Songül Atasavun Uysal, Vesile Yıldız Kabak, Fulya İpek. Determination of Energy Consumption and Physical Activity Level in Children with Cancer and Comparison with Normally Developing Peers. Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions, 03/10/2019.
• Songül Atasavun Uysal, Halime Tuna Çak Esen, Arzu Demircioğlu. The Effect of Combined Exercise Training on Motor Competence, Physical Fitness and Related Cognitive Skills in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions. 09.12.2020.
• Semra Topuz, Ozden Ozkal, Arzu Demircioglu. Investigation of Balance, Trunk Endurance and Pulmonary Functions in Dancing Individuals. Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions. 03.10.2019.

Completed Projects

• Tulin Düger, Songül Atasavun Uysal, Vesile Yıldız. Developing Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Students' Skills for Measuring, Evaluating and Creating a Treatment Plan on Factors Affecting Physical Function in Chronic Childhood Diseases. Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions, 18/04/2014- 20/11/2015.
• Songül Atasavun Uysal, Tulin Düger, Vesile Yıldız. Developing Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Students' Skills Related to Assessment and Evaluation and Basic Treatment Approach Planning in Cancer Rehabilitation. Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions, 18/04/2014- 20/11/2015.
• AKI E, Atasavun Uysal S, Arslantekin B, Temel C, Polga H, Şen G. I. Special Education and Guidance Services Project- 1st Level Play Physical Activities and Independent Movement, II. Level 2 Physical Education, Sports and Independent Movement Lesson, III. Level 2 Physical Education, Sports and Independent Movement Courses Curriculum, Researcher, TÜBİTAK-ULAKBİM-MEB, Ministry of Science and Industry, 2017, Ankara. (Completed in 2018).
• AKI E, Atasavun Uysal S, Arslantekin B, Temel C, Polga H, Şen G. Level I Play, Physical Activities and Independent Movement Skills, II and III. Project for Development of Educational Materials for 6th Level Physical Education, Sports and Independent Movement Skills Courses, (22 April 2020 COMPLETED) (Ministry of National Education, Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology and TUBITAK project).

Publications

•    Kabak, V. Y., Gursen, C., Aytar, A., Akbayrak, T., & Duger, T. (2020). Physical activity level, exercise behavior, barriers, and preferences of patients with breast cancer–related lymphedema. Supportive Care in Cancer, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05858-3
•    Şimşek, İ. E., Şimşek, T. T., Erel, S., & Uysal, S. A. (2020). Factors affecting health related quality of life and depression levels of mothers in families having children with chronic disabilities. HK J Paediatr (new series), 25(2), 71-78. (SCI-E)
•    Bahçacı U., Atasavun Uysal S. (2020). Manual Chest Physiotherapy During Whole Lung Lavage in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: A Case Report', Eurasian Journal Of Pulmonology. (Article in Press) (ESCI)
•    Şahan N, Çak HT, Parmaksız A. Atasavun Uysal S. (2020) Self- and Parent-Rated Quality of Life in School Aged Children with ADHD: The Impact of Common Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders and Motor Proficiency. Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology doi: 10.5455/PCP.20200818114525 Published Online : Dec 09, 2020 (SCI-E)
•    Kabak, V. Y., Ipek, F., Unal, S., Atasavun Uysal, S., & Duger, T. (2020). An evaluation of participation restrictions and associated factors via the ICF-CY framework in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia receiving maintenance chemotherapy. European Journal of Pediatrics, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-020-03833-y
•    Şahan, N., Köse, N., Yakut, Y., & Atasavun Uysal,S. (2020) Diz osteoartritli hastalarda quadriceps femoris kasına uygulanan iki farklı elektroterapi akımının etkilerinin karşılaştırılması. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 7(2), 109-118.
•    Acaröz Candan, S., Demircioğlu, A., & Şahin, Ü. K. (2020). Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Questionnaire in Turkish community-dwelling older adults. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-8.
•    Yildiz Kabak, V., Goker, H., & Duger, T. (2020). Effects of partly supervised and home-based exercise program in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a case-control study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28:5851–5860.
•    Calik-Kutukcu, E., Arikan, H., Vardar-Yagli, N., Saglam, M., Inal-Ince, D., Oksuz, C., ... & Coplu, L. (2020). Association between 6 min pegboard and ring test and arm performance in GOLD stage II–III patients. Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, 1-8.
• Tekerlek, H., Cakmak, A., Calik-Kutukcu, E., Arikan, H., Inal-Ince, D., Saglam, M., ... & Bozdemir-Ozel, C. (2020). Exercise Capacity and Activities of Daily Living are Related in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Archivos de bronconeumologia, 56(4), 208-213.
• Kalaycioglu, T., Apostolopoulos, N. C., Goldere, S., Duger, T., & Baltaci, G. (2020). Effect of a Core Stabilization Training Program on Performance of Ballet and Modern Dancers. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 34(4), 1166-1175.
• Yildiz Kabak, V., Cetinkaya, D. U., Kuskonmaz, B., Cetin, N., & Duger, T. (2019). Effects of multimodal exercise on clinical status and patient-reported outcomes in children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Pediatric hematology and oncology, 36(7), 410-421.
• Düger, T., Atasavun Uysal,S., & Kabak, V. Y. (2019). Evidence level of exercise in oncological physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Yazicioglu Sener FG, editor. Evidence-Based Approaches in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 1, 71-8.
• Demircioğlu, A., Atasavun Uysal,S., & Hamurcu, M. Ş. (2019). Investigation of Visual Function, Balance and Falling Behaviors in Elderly Individuals. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 30(3), 191-198.
• Calisgan, E., Yilmaz, O. T., Tuncel, D., & Duger, T. (2019). Early adulthood onset of muscle weakness in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and physical therapy management: An unusual case report. Medicine, 8(4), 1036-40.
• Orhan, C., Lenoir, D., Favoreel, A., Van Looveren, E., Yildiz Kabak, V., Mukhtar, N. B., ... & Meeus, M. (2019). Culture-sensitive and standard pain neuroscience education improves pain, disability, and pain cognitions in first-generation Turkish migrants with chronic low back pain: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Physiotherapy theory and practice, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2019.1639231
• Demircioğlu, A., Baş, S. S., & Atasavun Uysal, S. (2019). Comparison of pain, fatigue, sleep and quality of life in different types of drivers. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 6(2), 104-111.
• Yildiz Kabak, V., Goker, H., Atasavun Uysal, S., Demiroglu, H., Aladag Karakulak, E., Okay, M., & Duger, T. (2019). Determinants of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Level in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Candidates. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 30(2), 81-88.
• Atasavun Uysal, S., Ekinci, Y., Shepherd, F., & Yakut, Y. (2019). Investigation of Turkish reliability of Edinburgh Hand Preference Questionnaire. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 6(2), 112-118.
• Aslan, D., Güler, S., Öntaş, E., Şahin, S., Şahlı, A. S., Kabak, V. Y., ... & Kılıç, Z. G. (2019). Needs of University Students with Disabilities: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Experience. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal, 6(3), 299-309.
• Ekinci, Y., Atasavun Uysal, S., Kabak, V. Y., & Duger, T. (2019). Does ergonomics training have an effect on body posture during computer usage?. Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, 32(2), 191-195.
• Kabak, V. Y., Calders, P., Duger, T., Mohammed, J., & van Breda, E. (2019). Short and long-term impairments of cardiopulmonary fitness level in previous childhood cancer cases: a systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(1), 69-86.
• Hekimoğlu, C, Berberoğlu U, Atasavun Uysal S, Göksülük D, Alpar R, & Baghirova N. (2019). Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentists: Relationship with Physical Activity and Burnout. Journal Of Traditional Medical Complementary Therapies (In Press), doi: 10.5336/Jtracom. 71047 (TR Index)
• Şahin, Ü. K., Demircioğlu, A., & Kırdı, N. (2018). Investigation of Sensory, Cognitive, Motor Functions and Social Functioning of Geriatric Individuals Living in Urban and Rural Areas. Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, 29(2), 24-30.
• Karabucak, B., Esen, H. T. Ç., Kültür, S. E. Ç., Karaokur, R., Atasavun Uysal, S., Erbil, N., & Kirazlı, M. Ç. (2018). Motor skills and their correlations with social and cognitive features in children with autism spectrum disorder. Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 28, 21-22.
• Ekinci, Y., & Düger, T. (2018). The Relationship Between Grip Strength and Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients. Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, 29(1), 27-32.
• Atasavun Uysal, S., Demircioğlu, A., Şahin, Ü., Karabulut, E., Kocaman, A. A., Karapınar, M., & Kırdı, N. (2018). Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Social Participation Questionnaire for Elderly Individuals. Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, 29(3), 66-72.
• Cak, H. T., Karaokur, R., Atasavun Uysal, S., Artik, A., KABAK, V. Y., Karakök, B., ... & Kültür, E. Ç. (2018). Motor proficiency in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Associations with cognitive skills and symptom severity. Turkish Journal of Psychiatry, 29(2), 92.
• Demircioğlu, A., & Atasavun Uysal,S. (2017). Efficiency of physiotherapy and rehabilitation program in the low eye of albino patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a case report. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 4(3), 139-144.
• Calik‐Kutukcu, E., Arikan, H., Saglam, M., Vardar‐Yagli, N., Oksuz, C., Inal‐Ince, D., ... & Coplu, L. (2017). Arm strength training improves activities of daily living and occupational performance in patients with COPD. The clinical respiratory journal, 11(6), 820-832.
• Kocamaz, D., & Düger, T. (2017). The Effect of Calisthenic Exercises Combined with Different Treatments on Physical Activity Level and Depression in Women with Breast Cancer. Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, 28(3), 93-99.
• Düger, T. (2017). Women's Health at Work: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Turkey Clinics Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation-Special Topics, 3(3), 165-172.
• Karaokur, R., Esen, H. T. C., & Atasavun Uysal,S. (2017). An Examination of Gross and Fine Motor Skills and Their Correlates in School Age Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Preliminary Results. Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 27, 11.
• Kabak, V. Y., Yakut, Y., Çetin, M., & Düger, T. (2016). Reliability and Validity of the Turkish version of the PedsQL 3.0 Cancer Module for 2-to 7-year-old and the PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales for 5-to 7-year-old: The Hacettepe University Experience. Turkish Journal of Hematology, 33(3), 236-43.
• Yildiz Kabak, V., Duger, T., & Uckan Cetinkaya, D. (2016). Investigation of the effects of an exercise program on physical functions and activities of daily life in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Pediatric blood & cancer, 63(9), 1643-1648.
• Kabak, V. Y., Taş, N., Ekinci, Y., Atasavun Uysal, S., & Düger, T. (2016). Investigation of The Physical and Functional Needs in Adult Cancer Patients Consulted to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Turkish Journal of Oncology, 31(3), 104-108.
• Ekici, G., Atasavun Uysal,S., & Altuntaş, O. (2016). The validity and reliability of Cognitive failures questionnaire in university students. Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, 27(2), 55-60.
• Tonga, E., Atasavun Uysal,S., Karayazgan, S., Hayran, M., & Düger, T. (2016). Development and reliability of a Turkish version of the Short Form-Joint Protection Behavior Assessment (JPBA-S). Journal of Hand Therapy, 29(3), 275-280.
• Atasavun Uysal, S., & Baltaci, G. (2016). Effects of Nintendo Wii™ training on occupational performance, balance, and daily living activities in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A single-blind and randomized trial. Games for health journal, 5(5), 311-317.
• Atasavun Uysal,S., Arık, M. I., & Yagli, N. V. (2016). Relation to visual perception and hand functions of speed and legibility of handwriting in healthy adults. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 3(3), 102-107.
• Tonga, E., Düger, T., & Karataş, M. (2016). Effectiveness of client-centered occupational therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Exploratory randomized controlled trial. Archives of rheumatology, 31(1), 6.
• Atasavun Uysal, S., Düger, T., Elbasan, B., Karabulut, E., & Toylan, İ. (2016). Reliability and validity of the cerebral palsy quality of life questionnaire in the Turkish population. Perceptual and motor skills, 122(1), 150-164.
• Ekinci, Y., Kabak, V. Y., Atasavun Uysal,S., & Düger, T. (2015). Investigation of the relationship between four different indices of daily living activities in cancer patients. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2(2), 61-65.
• Kaya Kara, O., Atasavun Uysal, S., Turker, D., Karayazgan, S., Gunel, M. K., & Baltaci, G. (2015). The effects of Kinesio Taping on body functions and activity in unilateral spastic cerebral palsy: a single‐blind randomized controlled trial. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 57(1), 81-88.
• Kütükcü, E. Ç., Arikan, H., Sağlam, M., Yagli, N. Y., Öksüz, Ç., İnce, D. İ., ... & Çöplü, L. (2015). A Comparison Of Activities Of Daily Living In Geriatric And Non-Geriatric Patients With Chronic Obstructive and Pulmonary Dissease. Turkish Journal of Geriatrics, 18(1), 68-74.
• Kabak, V. Y., Düger, T., & Çetinkaya, D. U. (2015). Effects of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy syndrome: a case report. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2(1), 33-38.
• Kütükçü Çalık, E., Arıkan, H., Sağlam, M., Yagli, NV, Ince, D.I., Öksüz, Ç., Prosecutor, S., Düger, T., & Çöplü, L. (2015 ). Investigation of the relationship between multidimensional disease severity and activities of daily living in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Patients. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2(2), 53-60.
• Atasavun Uysal S, Guven Z, Yıldız Kabak Y, Yadigar N, Demircioğlu A:'Examination of postural problems in children with low vision: a pilot study' Gait and Posture.2018; 65:335 (SCI)(Q2).
• Demircioğlu A, Balcı G, İpek F, Çak Esen T, Atasavun Uysal S,:’ Investigation of bilateral coordination in children with attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Gait and Posture.2018; 65:346 (SCI)(Q2).
Books
• Atasavun Uysal S, Düger T. ‘Motor Control And Sensory-Motor Integration Of Human Movement ‘in Comparative Kinesiology of The Human Body, Ed. Angın S, Şimsek E. Elsevier, 2020:443-463.
• Şanlı BB, Atasavun Uysal S. Supporting the Motor Skills of Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities: Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities and their Education, ed Şafak P.2020. 625-645. Visa Publishing, Ankara.
• Atasavun Uysal S. Cognitive activity in occupational therapy in Activity Based Occupational Therapy, Yücel H(ed). October 2020, ) 285-296. Hippocrates Publishing, Ankara (ISBN: 978-605-7874-81-8
• Düger T, Atasavun Uysal S, Kabak Yıldız V, Demircioğlu A. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Industry. In: Erbahçeci F, editor. Basic Physiotherapy Rehabilitation. 1 ed. Ankara: Hippocratic Publishing; 2019.p. 175-86.
• Düger T, Atasavun Uysal S, Demircioğlu A, Yıldız Kabak V. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Oncology. In: Erbahçeci F, editor. Basic Physiotherapy Rehabilitation. 1 ed. Ankara: Hippocratic Publishing; 2019.p. 261-79.
• Atasavun Uysal S, Düger T: 'Living with Lymphedema' in: Treatment of Lymphedema, İlke Keser (Translation Ed.), Pelikan Publishing House, Ankara,2018:143-153.ISBN:978-605-2268-48-3. (B)
• (Original Title : Lymphoedema Care , Original Publisher : Blackwell Publishing Ltd , Original ISBN : 978-1-4051-4628-9 Editor : Mary Woods )
• Atasavun Uysal S. :'Cognitive Effects of Exercise in Healthy Individuals and Affected Patients'. In: Evidence-Based Exercise Approaches in Physiotherapy, Edibe Ünal (Ed.), Pelikan Publishing, Ankara, 2015:57- 62. ISBN: 978-605-9160-06-3.
• Atasavun Uysal S, Düger T. 'Motor, Visual Perception, Cognitive Problems and Exercise in Children with Low Vision'. In: Evidence-Based Exercise Approaches in Physiotherapy, Edibe Ünal (Ed.), Pelikan Publishing, Ankara, 2015:373-384. ISBN: 978-605-9160-06-3.
• Düger T, Atasavun Uysal S.:'Cancer Rehabilitation'. In: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Vol1, Ayse Karaduman, Öznur Tunca Yılmaz (Ed.), Pelikan Publishing, Ankara, 2016: 505-516. ISBN: 978-605-9160-23-0.
• Atasavun Uysal S, Bayramlar K.: 'Physical Education and Sports for Students with Visual and Hearing Impairment'. In: Physical Education and Sports for Students with Special Needs, Mehmet Yanardag, İlker Yılmaz (Ed.), PEGEM ACADEMY, Ankara, 2017: 364-382. ISBN: 978-605-318-774-5.
• Demircioğulları A, Atasavun Uysal S.: 'Low Vision and Rehabilitation in the Elderly'. In: Physiotherapy Seminars E-Book, Ayşe Karaduman, Özlem Ülger, Naciye Vardar Yağ, Muhammed Kılınç, Selen Serel Aslan (Ed.), Ankara, 2017(2):62-70. ISBN: 978-605-88879-1-6.
• Atasavun Uysal S, Demircioğlu A.: 'Wheelchair Features and Activities for Disabled Individuals'. In:Basic Care and Rehabilitation-I , Mehmet Yanardag (Ed.), T.C. Anadolu University Publication NO: 3638, Open Education Faculty Publication No: 2466, Eskişehir, 2017:120- 145.ISBN: 978-975-06-2244-1.

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About

Our unit provides inpatient rehabilitation care in Oncology Hospital services, İhsan Doğramacı Children's Hospital in Hematology services, adult and pediatric bone marrow transplant units, and outpatient care in our faculty's Cancer Rehabilitation Unit, and carries out education, practice and research studies related to these patient groups.
In our unit, we carry out physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices for the following diseases: lymphoma, leukemia, brain tumor, breast cancer, colorectal cancers, gastric cancers, lung cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, pancreas cancer, thyroid cancers, and childhood cancers (including leukemias central cerve system tumor, lymphoma, neuroblastoma, soft tissue sarcoma, Wilms’ tumor, bone tumors).
Regarding these diseases we purpose: to decrease problems and adverse effects caused by diseases and medical or surgical treatment, to restore and increase physical functions, to increase lifetime and quality of life. These implementations include a lot of physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices including therapeutic exercises ( stretching, strengthening, relaxing, respiratuar and aerobiz exercises), postural re-education, massage, scar mobilization, physiotherapy modalities for pain inhibition, neurodevelopmental treatments for children, sensory, perception and cognitive education, practices intended to independence for activities of daily life activities, orthesis and aid devices, energy conservation techniques for activities of daily life, selecting and education of aid devices for mobilization, and family education. In addition, awareness-raising programs about the benefits of physical activity and exercise, informing healthy people about cancer and risk factors for public health are implemented.

Research Infrastructure

• MicroFET2 Hand Held Digital Muscle Tester
• Jamar Hand Grip and Pinch Force Measurement Set
• Voit horizontal indoor exercise bike
• MDS Power Web Combo, MDS Handmaster Plus, Condo Digi-Squeeze Exerciser and Cando Finger Weights
• Writer Kit
• Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT)
• Algometer
• Dellon and Baseline 2 Point Discrimination
• Dynamic Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (DOTCA)
• Minnesota, Purdue Pegboard, Grooved Pegboard, 9 Hole Peg tests
• Actigraph Physical Activity Monitor
• The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Engine Proficiency Second Edition

Researchers

• Prof. Dr. Tulin Düger
• Prof. Dr. Songul Atasavun Uysal
• Dr. Vesile Yıldız Kabak
• Exp. Fzt. Arzu Demircioglu
• Exp. Fzt. Fulya İpek

Ongoing Projects

• Study On The Situation Analysis (SITAN) On Children With Disabilities, UNICEF, Lrps-2017-9135402, 24 September 2018.
• Tülin Düger, Şule Ünal, Songül Atasavun Uysal, Vesile Yıldız Kabak, Fulya İpek. Determination of Energy Consumption and Physical Activity Level in Children with Cancer and Comparison with Normally Developing Peers. Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions, 03/10/2019.
• Songül Atasavun Uysal, Halime Tuna Çak Esen, Arzu Demircioğlu. The Effect of Combined Exercise Training on Motor Competence, Physical Fitness and Related Cognitive Skills in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions. 09.12.2020.
• Semra Topuz, Ozden Ozkal, Arzu Demircioglu. Investigation of Balance, Trunk Endurance and Pulmonary Functions in Dancing Individuals. Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions. 03.10.2019.

Completed Projects

• Tulin Düger, Songül Atasavun Uysal, Vesile Yıldız. Developing Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Students' Skills for Measuring, Evaluating and Creating a Treatment Plan on Factors Affecting Physical Function in Chronic Childhood Diseases. Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions, 18/04/2014- 20/11/2015.
• Songül Atasavun Uysal, Tulin Düger, Vesile Yıldız. Developing Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Students' Skills Related to Assessment and Evaluation and Basic Treatment Approach Planning in Cancer Rehabilitation. Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions, 18/04/2014- 20/11/2015.
• AKI E, Atasavun Uysal S, Arslantekin B, Temel C, Polga H, Şen G. I. Special Education and Guidance Services Project- 1st Level Play Physical Activities and Independent Movement, II. Level 2 Physical Education, Sports and Independent Movement Lesson, III. Level 2 Physical Education, Sports and Independent Movement Courses Curriculum, Researcher, TÜBİTAK-ULAKBİM-MEB, Ministry of Science and Industry, 2017, Ankara. (Completed in 2018).
• AKI E, Atasavun Uysal S, Arslantekin B, Temel C, Polga H, Şen G. Level I Play, Physical Activities and Independent Movement Skills, II and III. Project for Development of Educational Materials for 6th Level Physical Education, Sports and Independent Movement Skills Courses, (22 April 2020 COMPLETED) (Ministry of National Education, Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology and TUBITAK project).

Publications

•    Kabak, V. Y., Gursen, C., Aytar, A., Akbayrak, T., & Duger, T. (2020). Physical activity level, exercise behavior, barriers, and preferences of patients with breast cancer–related lymphedema. Supportive Care in Cancer, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05858-3
•    Şimşek, İ. E., Şimşek, T. T., Erel, S., & Uysal, S. A. (2020). Factors affecting health related quality of life and depression levels of mothers in families having children with chronic disabilities. HK J Paediatr (new series), 25(2), 71-78. (SCI-E)
•    Bahçacı U., Atasavun Uysal S. (2020). Manual Chest Physiotherapy During Whole Lung Lavage in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: A Case Report', Eurasian Journal Of Pulmonology. (Article in Press) (ESCI)
•    Şahan N, Çak HT, Parmaksız A. Atasavun Uysal S. (2020) Self- and Parent-Rated Quality of Life in School Aged Children with ADHD: The Impact of Common Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders and Motor Proficiency. Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology doi: 10.5455/PCP.20200818114525 Published Online : Dec 09, 2020 (SCI-E)
•    Kabak, V. Y., Ipek, F., Unal, S., Atasavun Uysal, S., & Duger, T. (2020). An evaluation of participation restrictions and associated factors via the ICF-CY framework in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia receiving maintenance chemotherapy. European Journal of Pediatrics, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-020-03833-y
•    Şahan, N., Köse, N., Yakut, Y., & Atasavun Uysal,S. (2020) Diz osteoartritli hastalarda quadriceps femoris kasına uygulanan iki farklı elektroterapi akımının etkilerinin karşılaştırılması. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 7(2), 109-118.
•    Acaröz Candan, S., Demircioğlu, A., & Şahin, Ü. K. (2020). Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Questionnaire in Turkish community-dwelling older adults. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-8.
•    Yildiz Kabak, V., Goker, H., & Duger, T. (2020). Effects of partly supervised and home-based exercise program in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a case-control study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28:5851–5860.
•    Calik-Kutukcu, E., Arikan, H., Vardar-Yagli, N., Saglam, M., Inal-Ince, D., Oksuz, C., ... & Coplu, L. (2020). Association between 6 min pegboard and ring test and arm performance in GOLD stage II–III patients. Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, 1-8.
• Tekerlek, H., Cakmak, A., Calik-Kutukcu, E., Arikan, H., Inal-Ince, D., Saglam, M., ... & Bozdemir-Ozel, C. (2020). Exercise Capacity and Activities of Daily Living are Related in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Archivos de bronconeumologia, 56(4), 208-213.
• Kalaycioglu, T., Apostolopoulos, N. C., Goldere, S., Duger, T., & Baltaci, G. (2020). Effect of a Core Stabilization Training Program on Performance of Ballet and Modern Dancers. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 34(4), 1166-1175.
• Yildiz Kabak, V., Cetinkaya, D. U., Kuskonmaz, B., Cetin, N., & Duger, T. (2019). Effects of multimodal exercise on clinical status and patient-reported outcomes in children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Pediatric hematology and oncology, 36(7), 410-421.
• Düger, T., Atasavun Uysal,S., & Kabak, V. Y. (2019). Evidence level of exercise in oncological physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Yazicioglu Sener FG, editor. Evidence-Based Approaches in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 1, 71-8.
• Demircioğlu, A., Atasavun Uysal,S., & Hamurcu, M. Ş. (2019). Investigation of Visual Function, Balance and Falling Behaviors in Elderly Individuals. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 30(3), 191-198.
• Calisgan, E., Yilmaz, O. T., Tuncel, D., & Duger, T. (2019). Early adulthood onset of muscle weakness in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and physical therapy management: An unusual case report. Medicine, 8(4), 1036-40.
• Orhan, C., Lenoir, D., Favoreel, A., Van Looveren, E., Yildiz Kabak, V., Mukhtar, N. B., ... & Meeus, M. (2019). Culture-sensitive and standard pain neuroscience education improves pain, disability, and pain cognitions in first-generation Turkish migrants with chronic low back pain: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Physiotherapy theory and practice, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2019.1639231
• Demircioğlu, A., Baş, S. S., & Atasavun Uysal, S. (2019). Comparison of pain, fatigue, sleep and quality of life in different types of drivers. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 6(2), 104-111.
• Yildiz Kabak, V., Goker, H., Atasavun Uysal, S., Demiroglu, H., Aladag Karakulak, E., Okay, M., & Duger, T. (2019). Determinants of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Level in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Candidates. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 30(2), 81-88.
• Atasavun Uysal, S., Ekinci, Y., Shepherd, F., & Yakut, Y. (2019). Investigation of Turkish reliability of Edinburgh Hand Preference Questionnaire. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 6(2), 112-118.
• Aslan, D., Güler, S., Öntaş, E., Şahin, S., Şahlı, A. S., Kabak, V. Y., ... & Kılıç, Z. G. (2019). Needs of University Students with Disabilities: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Experience. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal, 6(3), 299-309.
• Ekinci, Y., Atasavun Uysal, S., Kabak, V. Y., & Duger, T. (2019). Does ergonomics training have an effect on body posture during computer usage?. Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, 32(2), 191-195.
• Kabak, V. Y., Calders, P., Duger, T., Mohammed, J., & van Breda, E. (2019). Short and long-term impairments of cardiopulmonary fitness level in previous childhood cancer cases: a systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(1), 69-86.
• Hekimoğlu, C, Berberoğlu U, Atasavun Uysal S, Göksülük D, Alpar R, & Baghirova N. (2019). Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentists: Relationship with Physical Activity and Burnout. Journal Of Traditional Medical Complementary Therapies (In Press), doi: 10.5336/Jtracom. 71047 (TR Index)
• Şahin, Ü. K., Demircioğlu, A., & Kırdı, N. (2018). Investigation of Sensory, Cognitive, Motor Functions and Social Functioning of Geriatric Individuals Living in Urban and Rural Areas. Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, 29(2), 24-30.
• Karabucak, B., Esen, H. T. Ç., Kültür, S. E. Ç., Karaokur, R., Atasavun Uysal, S., Erbil, N., & Kirazlı, M. Ç. (2018). Motor skills and their correlations with social and cognitive features in children with autism spectrum disorder. Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 28, 21-22.
• Ekinci, Y., & Düger, T. (2018). The Relationship Between Grip Strength and Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients. Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, 29(1), 27-32.
• Atasavun Uysal, S., Demircioğlu, A., Şahin, Ü., Karabulut, E., Kocaman, A. A., Karapınar, M., & Kırdı, N. (2018). Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Social Participation Questionnaire for Elderly Individuals. Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, 29(3), 66-72.
• Cak, H. T., Karaokur, R., Atasavun Uysal, S., Artik, A., KABAK, V. Y., Karakök, B., ... & Kültür, E. Ç. (2018). Motor proficiency in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Associations with cognitive skills and symptom severity. Turkish Journal of Psychiatry, 29(2), 92.
• Demircioğlu, A., & Atasavun Uysal,S. (2017). Efficiency of physiotherapy and rehabilitation program in the low eye of albino patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a case report. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 4(3), 139-144.
• Calik‐Kutukcu, E., Arikan, H., Saglam, M., Vardar‐Yagli, N., Oksuz, C., Inal‐Ince, D., ... & Coplu, L. (2017). Arm strength training improves activities of daily living and occupational performance in patients with COPD. The clinical respiratory journal, 11(6), 820-832.
• Kocamaz, D., & Düger, T. (2017). The Effect of Calisthenic Exercises Combined with Different Treatments on Physical Activity Level and Depression in Women with Breast Cancer. Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, 28(3), 93-99.
• Düger, T. (2017). Women's Health at Work: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Turkey Clinics Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation-Special Topics, 3(3), 165-172.
• Karaokur, R., Esen, H. T. C., & Atasavun Uysal,S. (2017). An Examination of Gross and Fine Motor Skills and Their Correlates in School Age Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Preliminary Results. Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 27, 11.
• Kabak, V. Y., Yakut, Y., Çetin, M., & Düger, T. (2016). Reliability and Validity of the Turkish version of the PedsQL 3.0 Cancer Module for 2-to 7-year-old and the PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales for 5-to 7-year-old: The Hacettepe University Experience. Turkish Journal of Hematology, 33(3), 236-43.
• Yildiz Kabak, V., Duger, T., & Uckan Cetinkaya, D. (2016). Investigation of the effects of an exercise program on physical functions and activities of daily life in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Pediatric blood & cancer, 63(9), 1643-1648.
• Kabak, V. Y., Taş, N., Ekinci, Y., Atasavun Uysal, S., & Düger, T. (2016). Investigation of The Physical and Functional Needs in Adult Cancer Patients Consulted to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Turkish Journal of Oncology, 31(3), 104-108.
• Ekici, G., Atasavun Uysal,S., & Altuntaş, O. (2016). The validity and reliability of Cognitive failures questionnaire in university students. Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, 27(2), 55-60.
• Tonga, E., Atasavun Uysal,S., Karayazgan, S., Hayran, M., & Düger, T. (2016). Development and reliability of a Turkish version of the Short Form-Joint Protection Behavior Assessment (JPBA-S). Journal of Hand Therapy, 29(3), 275-280.
• Atasavun Uysal, S., & Baltaci, G. (2016). Effects of Nintendo Wii™ training on occupational performance, balance, and daily living activities in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A single-blind and randomized trial. Games for health journal, 5(5), 311-317.
• Atasavun Uysal,S., Arık, M. I., & Yagli, N. V. (2016). Relation to visual perception and hand functions of speed and legibility of handwriting in healthy adults. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 3(3), 102-107.
• Tonga, E., Düger, T., & Karataş, M. (2016). Effectiveness of client-centered occupational therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Exploratory randomized controlled trial. Archives of rheumatology, 31(1), 6.
• Atasavun Uysal, S., Düger, T., Elbasan, B., Karabulut, E., & Toylan, İ. (2016). Reliability and validity of the cerebral palsy quality of life questionnaire in the Turkish population. Perceptual and motor skills, 122(1), 150-164.
• Ekinci, Y., Kabak, V. Y., Atasavun Uysal,S., & Düger, T. (2015). Investigation of the relationship between four different indices of daily living activities in cancer patients. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2(2), 61-65.
• Kaya Kara, O., Atasavun Uysal, S., Turker, D., Karayazgan, S., Gunel, M. K., & Baltaci, G. (2015). The effects of Kinesio Taping on body functions and activity in unilateral spastic cerebral palsy: a single‐blind randomized controlled trial. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 57(1), 81-88.
• Kütükcü, E. Ç., Arikan, H., Sağlam, M., Yagli, N. Y., Öksüz, Ç., İnce, D. İ., ... & Çöplü, L. (2015). A Comparison Of Activities Of Daily Living In Geriatric And Non-Geriatric Patients With Chronic Obstructive and Pulmonary Dissease. Turkish Journal of Geriatrics, 18(1), 68-74.
• Kabak, V. Y., Düger, T., & Çetinkaya, D. U. (2015). Effects of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy syndrome: a case report. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2(1), 33-38.
• Kütükçü Çalık, E., Arıkan, H., Sağlam, M., Yagli, NV, Ince, D.I., Öksüz, Ç., Prosecutor, S., Düger, T., & Çöplü, L. (2015 ). Investigation of the relationship between multidimensional disease severity and activities of daily living in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Patients. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2(2), 53-60.
• Atasavun Uysal S, Guven Z, Yıldız Kabak Y, Yadigar N, Demircioğlu A:'Examination of postural problems in children with low vision: a pilot study' Gait and Posture.2018; 65:335 (SCI)(Q2).
• Demircioğlu A, Balcı G, İpek F, Çak Esen T, Atasavun Uysal S,:’ Investigation of bilateral coordination in children with attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Gait and Posture.2018; 65:346 (SCI)(Q2).
Books
• Atasavun Uysal S, Düger T. ‘Motor Control And Sensory-Motor Integration Of Human Movement ‘in Comparative Kinesiology of The Human Body, Ed. Angın S, Şimsek E. Elsevier, 2020:443-463.
• Şanlı BB, Atasavun Uysal S. Supporting the Motor Skills of Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities: Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities and their Education, ed Şafak P.2020. 625-645. Visa Publishing, Ankara.
• Atasavun Uysal S. Cognitive activity in occupational therapy in Activity Based Occupational Therapy, Yücel H(ed). October 2020, ) 285-296. Hippocrates Publishing, Ankara (ISBN: 978-605-7874-81-8
• Düger T, Atasavun Uysal S, Kabak Yıldız V, Demircioğlu A. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Industry. In: Erbahçeci F, editor. Basic Physiotherapy Rehabilitation. 1 ed. Ankara: Hippocratic Publishing; 2019.p. 175-86.
• Düger T, Atasavun Uysal S, Demircioğlu A, Yıldız Kabak V. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Oncology. In: Erbahçeci F, editor. Basic Physiotherapy Rehabilitation. 1 ed. Ankara: Hippocratic Publishing; 2019.p. 261-79.
• Atasavun Uysal S, Düger T: 'Living with Lymphedema' in: Treatment of Lymphedema, İlke Keser (Translation Ed.), Pelikan Publishing House, Ankara,2018:143-153.ISBN:978-605-2268-48-3. (B)
• (Original Title : Lymphoedema Care , Original Publisher : Blackwell Publishing Ltd , Original ISBN : 978-1-4051-4628-9 Editor : Mary Woods )
• Atasavun Uysal S. :'Cognitive Effects of Exercise in Healthy Individuals and Affected Patients'. In: Evidence-Based Exercise Approaches in Physiotherapy, Edibe Ünal (Ed.), Pelikan Publishing, Ankara, 2015:57- 62. ISBN: 978-605-9160-06-3.
• Atasavun Uysal S, Düger T. 'Motor, Visual Perception, Cognitive Problems and Exercise in Children with Low Vision'. In: Evidence-Based Exercise Approaches in Physiotherapy, Edibe Ünal (Ed.), Pelikan Publishing, Ankara, 2015:373-384. ISBN: 978-605-9160-06-3.
• Düger T, Atasavun Uysal S.:'Cancer Rehabilitation'. In: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Vol1, Ayse Karaduman, Öznur Tunca Yılmaz (Ed.), Pelikan Publishing, Ankara, 2016: 505-516. ISBN: 978-605-9160-23-0.
• Atasavun Uysal S, Bayramlar K.: 'Physical Education and Sports for Students with Visual and Hearing Impairment'. In: Physical Education and Sports for Students with Special Needs, Mehmet Yanardag, İlker Yılmaz (Ed.), PEGEM ACADEMY, Ankara, 2017: 364-382. ISBN: 978-605-318-774-5.
• Demircioğulları A, Atasavun Uysal S.: 'Low Vision and Rehabilitation in the Elderly'. In: Physiotherapy Seminars E-Book, Ayşe Karaduman, Özlem Ülger, Naciye Vardar Yağ, Muhammed Kılınç, Selen Serel Aslan (Ed.), Ankara, 2017(2):62-70. ISBN: 978-605-88879-1-6.
• Atasavun Uysal S, Demircioğlu A.: 'Wheelchair Features and Activities for Disabled Individuals'. In:Basic Care and Rehabilitation-I , Mehmet Yanardag (Ed.), T.C. Anadolu University Publication NO: 3638, Open Education Faculty Publication No: 2466, Eskişehir, 2017:120- 145.ISBN: 978-975-06-2244-1.

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