Deran Oskay

Prof. Deran Oskay is a faculty member at Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, where she has been a Professor since 2019 and previously served as an Assistant Professor starting in 2009. She holds leadership roles as Head of Department (since 2020) and member of the Rectorate Quality Commission.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University (2003–2009)
• MSc in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University (2000–2003)
• BSc in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University (1996–2000)

Her research interests center on rehabilitation, rheumatology, and clinical medicine, with a focus on patient populations including those with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and hand injuries. She investigates functional outcomes, telerehabilitation, respiratory muscle training, kinesiophobia, and instrument validation. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing patient-centered outcomes and quality of life.

Her recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong trend toward telerehabilitation, respiratory interventions, and functional assessment in chronic diseases. Articles explore the impact of virtual reality, inspiratory muscle training, and self-management programs on functional capacity and quality of life, particularly in rheumatological and autoimmune conditions. Many studies involve psychometric validation of clinical tools in Turkish populations.

Scientific Contributions:

• Extensive publication record (208 WoS, 76 Scopus)
• H-Index: 18 (Scholar), 13 (Scopus), 12 (WoS)
• Active participation in international conferences (EULAR, FESSH, etc.)

She has supervised 23 theses as a consultant and is involved in multiple research projects. While no specific grants are listed, her work involves interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership in academic service. She has no listed scientific awards in the provided text.

She is actively involved in lab and research team activities related to rehabilitation assessment, telerehabilitation, and chronic disease management, often collaborating with researchers such as F. Sari, B. Seven, and Z. Tuna.