DYZ2005 Principles of Patient CareBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs NURSING (ENGLISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
NURSING (ENGLISH)
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
DYZ2005 Principles of Patient Care Fall 2 0 2 3
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 : Instructor ZEYNEP GÜL
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor GAZİ KARAKURT
Recommended Optional Program Components: Dialysis Centers
Course Objectives: The aim of this lesson is to teach basic concepts of health, disease and care in diseases.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students passing this lesson;

1- Describe vital symptoms of dialysis patients.
2- Describe the concepts of health and disease.
3- Explain care of the patients' hair, face and hygiene.

Course Content

This lesson contains the basic needs of human, concepts of health and disease, health team, confident hospital environment, hospital infections, individual hygiene.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Human and Basic Needs, Concepts of Health and Disease
2) Communication and communication principles
3) Vital symptoms
4) Hospital Infections, Izolation, Asepsis, Sterilization, Disinfection
5) Individual Hygiene and Care, Hair-Face Care
6) Use of Sterile Forceps
7) Bed Rest, Advantages and Disadvantages of Bed Rest, Massage and Applications of Massage, Decubitus and Treatment of Decubitus
8) Bed Preparation of Patients, Massages
9) Stomach intubation, Urinary system
10) Methods of Drug Administration,
11) Solutions and Devices Used In Intravenous Fluid Treatment
12) Repiratory System Physiology, Sleep and Relaxation
13) Urinary System and Applications
14) End of Life Care

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.
References: AŞTI, Prof. Dr. Türkinaz Atabek, Babadağ, K., (2013) Hemşirelik Esasları Uygulama Rehberi, İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 20
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
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 3 5 15
Quizzes 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 75

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) "To plan and assess nursing care within a holistic approach, in accordance with theoretical and evidence-based practices. "
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices.
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
4) To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care.
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
6) "To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. "
7) "To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions. "
8) "To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices. "
9) "To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research. "
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
12) To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession.