PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (ENGLISH) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
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. |
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 HAYAT YALIN |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. | 2 |
2) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. | 1 |
3) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | 4 |
4) | To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. | 1 |
5) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | 1 |
6) | To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. | 1 |
7) | To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. | 1 |
8) | To be able to use skills for effective communication. | 5 |
9) | To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. | 1 |
10) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | 1 |
11) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | 1 |
12) | To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. | 5 |