MEDICINE
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	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)	Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2)	In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3)	In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4)	Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5)	By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6)	Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7)	Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8)	Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9)	In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10)	Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11)	Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12)	Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13)	Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14)	Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15)	Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16)	Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17)	The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18)	Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19)	Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20)	Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21)	Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22)	In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23)	Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24)	Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25)	In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26)	Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27)	Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28)	Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29)	Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30)	Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31)	Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32)	Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process