EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
HEM3075 Complementary Care Approach 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 give students the ability of gaining theoretical knowledge and skill with a general point of view about the complementary and alternative treatment methods that are used commonly on healthy and sick individuals, of evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of these methods, and of exploring how they can be integrated into the care practices.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 Knows the importance of the complementary and alternative treatment practices within the framework of the holistic approach.
2 Being able to classify the complementary and alternative treatment approaches that are commonly used both in Turkey and in the world.
3 Classifies the cognitive-behavioral therapies, mind-body medicine, biology-based therapies, energy therapies, and manipulative and body-based systems.
4 Describes the mechanism of action of the complementary and alternative treatment approaches in nursing care practices.
5 Knows the advantages and disadvantages of the selected complementary and alternative treatment methods.

Course Content

It includes the complementary and alternative treatment approaches (CAT), its definitions and historical development both in Turkey and in the world, and the CAT approaches in cognitive behavioral therapies (group therapies, individual therapies, hypnosis, dance, relaxation exercises, breathing exercises, meditation, yoga), religious approaches, energy approaches (reiki, biotherapy, reflexology, bioenergy, acupuncture), manipulative approaches (massage, acupressure), alternative medical systems (Chinese medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic and Ayurveda medicine), biological approaches (vitamins, multivitamins, aromatherapy), and in drug-plant interactions, nursing care, research and practices.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of the Course
2) Overview of Complementary and Alternative Treatment Approaches ib the World and in Turkey, Historical Development
3) Cognitive Behavioral Therapies 1
4) Cognitive Behavioral Therapies 2
5) Energy Approaches 1
6) Energy Approaches 2
7) Manipulative Approaches
8) Alternative Medical Systems 1
9) Alternative Medical Systems 2
10) Biological Approaches 1
11) Biological Approaches 2
12) Drug-Plant Interactions
13) Final Decision, Should the CAT Approaches Be Used?
14) Evaluation of the Course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Haftalık olarak verilecektir.
Course notes will be given weekly.
References: 1.Topuz, E.(2005) Kanserde alternatif ve tamamlayıcı tıp (bilimsel yaklaşım),İstanbul:İletişim yayınları2-Mıcozzi, M.(2011), Fundamentals of complementary and alternative medicine, United States: Saunders Elsevier

2.Mıcozzi, M.(2011), Fundamentals of complementary and alternative medicine, United Stated: Saunders Elsevier

3-Snyder, L. (Ed.) (2007), Complementary and alternative medicine, ethics, the patients and the phsician, United States:humanapress

4-Araz, A., Harlak, H., & Meşe, G. (2007). Sağlık davranışları ve alternatif tedavi kullanımı. TSK koruyucu hekimlik bülteni, 6(2).

5-Kav, S., Hanoğlu, Z., & Algıer, L. (2008). Türkiyede kanserli hastalarda tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tedavi yöntemlerinin kullanımı: literatür taraması. Uluslararası hematoloji-onkoloji dergisi, 18(1).

6-Neldner, K. H. (2000). Complementary and alternative medicine. Dermatologıc clınıcs, 18(1).

7-Papas, S., & Perlman, A. (2002). Complementary and alternative medicine. Medical clinics of North America, 86(1).

8-Turan, N., Öztürk, A., & Kaya, N. (2010). Hemşirelikte yeni bir sorumluluk alanı: Tamamlayıcı terapi. Maltepe Üniversitesi hemşirelik bilim ve sanat dergisi, 3(1).

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 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
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) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3