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
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)	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