NURSING (TURKISH)
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
HEM3078	Evidence Based Nursing	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:	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):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to enable students to comprehend the importance of evidence-based care, to reach reliable evidence and to learn how it is used in practice areas with examples.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Perform research to expand the content of scientific knowledge in nursing and improve nursing practice.
Identify priorities in nursing research.
Discuss in current and future trends in nursing research.
Use evidence in the nursing care and education.
Explain the impact on each other of the research, education and practice.
Explain the level of evidence.
Explain the importance of evidence-based nursing care.

Course Content

Evidence-Based Nursing Evidence-
Based Practice and Nursing Care Clinical Problem Solving Clinical Decision Making Evidence-
Based Care and Clinical Samples Use of Evidence in Education Impact of Education on Evidence-
Based Practice Evidence-
Based Nursing in the Integration of Care and Educational Institutions An Evidence-
Based Study Analysis Project: Metaanaliz Study in A Topic

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	. Examining the Syllabus . Introduction and importance of the course . What is the evidence?
2)	. Evidence-based practice, history of evidence-based medicine . Evidence-based nursing and its history
3)	. Steps and components of evidence-based nursing practice . Types and levels of evidence
4)	. Benefits and barriers of evidence-based nursing practice
5)	. Evidence resources and centers for nursing . Finding and evaluating evidence from evidence-based sources
6)	Examination of nursing evidence sources and centers (Cochrane, EBN, CINAHL etc.) and use of publications . Sample application work
7)	. Creating an answerable question (PICO), . Sample application studies
8)	Midterm . Case study analysis
9)	. Randomized controlled trial, systematic review and meta-analysis- Examples
10)	. Evidence-based practice guidelines, their purpose and use in practice . Application of evidence, clinical efficacy
11)	. What are the evidence-based guidelines/guidelines for nursing?
12)	. Evidence-based practice examples; pain management
13)	. Evidence-based practice examples; oncology nursing
14)	. Evidence-based practice examples; surgical nursing . Course Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir.
Course notes will be given weekly.

References:

• Eti Aslan, F., Karakovan, A., (2020). Dahili ve cerrahi hastalıklarda bakım. Akademisyen Kitabevi, Ankara
• Eti Aslan, F. (2016). Cerrahi bakım : vaka analizleri ile birlikte. Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi, Ankara
• Eti Aslan, F. (2014). Ağrı Doğası ve Kontrolü. Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi, Ankara
• Brown, D., Edwards, H., Seaton, L., and Buckley, T. (2015). Lewis's Medical-surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. Elsevier Health Sciences.
• Dirksen, S. R., Heitkemper, M. M., and Bucher, L. (2014). Medical-surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. Elsevier/Mosby.
• Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, P. M. R. F., Meredith Kazer, P. A. A.-B. (2012). Encyclopedia of Nursing Research: Vol. 3rd ed. Springer Publishing Company.
• De Chesnay, M., Bottorff, J. L. (2015). Nursing research using phenomenology : qualitative designs and methods in nursing. Springer Publishing Company.
• Mary De Chesnay, P. R. P.-B. F. (2017). Nursing Research Using Case Studies : Qualitative Designs and Methods in Nursing. Springer Publishing Company.

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
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 plan and assess nursing care within a holistic approach, in accordance with theoretical and evidence-based practices.	5
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices.	4
3)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	4
4)	To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care.	3
5)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	3
6)	To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community.	2
7)	To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions.	2
8)	To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices.	1
9)	To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research.	4
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	4
11)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	3
12)	To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession.	4