ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
HEM3065	Palliative Care	Spring Fall	2	0	2	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. İSMAİL TOYĞAR Instructor EMİNE ÖZDEMİR ASLAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	To know the aim, philosophy and principles of palliative care and the role and responsibilities of a palliative care team, to identify the palliative care requirements of a patient and their family, and to gain the knowledge and skill required for practicing within the care period and in effectively coping with mourning period.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Knows the aim, philosophy and principles of palliative care.
2. Knows the ethical and legal issues regarding palliative care.
3. Identifies the role and responsibilities of the palliative care team.
4. Identifies pain and other symptoms in a patient who needs palliative care and being able to plan the nursing interventions for these symptoms.
5. Being able to determine the requirements of patient and their family for palliative care.
6. Being able to communicate with patient and their family.
7. Identifies the requirements for the end of life, being able to plan and apply care.
8. Being able to plan care for the family who is within the mourning period.

Course Content

To know the aim, philosophy and principles of palliative care and the role and responsibilities of a palliative care team, to identify the palliative care requirements of a patient and their family, and to gain the knowledge and skill required for practicing within the care period and in effectively coping with mourning period.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the Course
2)	Aim, philosophy and principles of palliative care. Diseases that require palliative care
3)	Palliative care in our country and in the world Palliative care nursing in our country; legal arrangements, role and responsibilities
4)	Palliative Care and Ethics
5)	Institutions that provide palliative care Palliative care at home and problems experienced; care burden
6)	Symptom management - Pain
7)	Symptom management-Nausea-Vomiting, Constipation, Diarrhea
8)	Nutrition
9)	Symptom management-Dyspnea, Fatigue
9)	Midterm Exam
11)	Symptom management-Psychosocial Symptoms
12)	End-of-life care
13)	Loss and Mourning Period; Communication and Cultural Applications
14)	Evaluation of the Course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir.

References:

1. Özçelik H, Fadıloğlu Ç, Uyar M, Karabulut B. (2010). Kanser Hastaları ve Aileleri için Palyatif Bakım, İzmir.
2. Cimete G., (2002). Ölümcül Hastalarda Yaşam sonu Bakım, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, Ankara.
3. Foley K.M., Gelband H. (2001). Improving Palliative Care For Cancer, National Academy Press.
4. Palyatif Bakım Programı (2009) içinde: Ulusal Kanser Kontrol Programı 2009-2015 (Editör: Tuncer, M). T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Kanserle Savaş Dairesi Başkanlığı, Bakanlık Yayın No:760; ss:92-110.
5. Kömürcü, Ş. (2009). Türkiye'de Palyatif Bakım. içinde Türkiye'de Kanser Kontrolü. (Editör: Tuncer, A.M). Kanserle Savaş Dairesi Başkanlığı, Yayın No: 777, Ankara; ss: 299-304
6. Erel, S (2009). Dünya da Palyatif Bakımın Durumu ve Hospis Sistemleri içinde Türkiye'de Kanser Kontrolü. (Editör: Tuncer, A.M). Kanserle Savaş Dairesi Başkanlığı, Yayın No: 777, Ankara; ss: 287-298
7. Tuncer A. M.(Ed) (2009). Türkiye'de Kanser Kontrolü, "Palyatif Bakım", Sağlık Bakanlığı, Yayın No:777, Ankara.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	2	20	40
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			148

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.