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
HEM3087	Pain Control	Spring	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:
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. FATMA ETİ ASLAN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ
Course Objectives:	This course aims to provide students with information on pain culture, pain pathophysiology, pain types and classification, psychosocial dimension of pain, pain and control in special patient groups, non-pharmacological methods used in pain treatment, and nurses' responsibilities in pain control.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course, the STUDENT:
1. Knows the culture of pain;
2. Knows the pathophysiology of pain;
3. Knows pain types and classification;
4. Knows the psychosocial dimension of pain;
5. Knows specific types of pain;
6. Knows how to measure and evaluate pain
7. Knows pain control in special patient groups;
8. Knows, applies and evaluates pain control/treatment;

Course Content

This course includes information on pain culture, pain physiopathology, pain types and classification, psychosocial dimension of pain, pain and control in special patient groups, non-pharmacological methods used in pain treatment, and nurses' responsibilities in pain control.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Description of the course, its importance, information about the content
2)	Pain Introduction Epidemiology of pain
3)	Pain concepts Age, Gender, Culture and Pain Perception
4)	Pain Physiopathology
5)	Pain Types and Classification
6)	Specific Types of Pain Psychosocial Dimension of Pain
7)	Effect of Uncontrollable Pain on Patient Outcomes L
8)	MIDTERM EXAM
9)	Pain Measurement and Evaluation
10)	Pain Treatment methods -Pharmacological Methods-
11)	Non-Pharmacological Methods in Virtual Classroom Pain Management
12)	Pain Control in Virtual Classroom Private Patient Groups
13)	Evidence-Based Practices in Virtual Classroom Pain Management
14)	Class Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

• Eti Aslan, F. (2014). Ağrı Doğası ve Kontrolü. Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi, Ankara
• Bruckenthal, P., & Quinlan-Colwell, A. (2012). Compact Clinical Guide to Geriatric Pain Management : An Evidence-Based Approach for Nurses. Springer Publishing Company.
• Management Association, I. (Ed.). (2020). Alternative Pain Management: Solutions for Avoiding Prescription Drug Overuse. IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-1680-5
• Merrick, J. (2017). Pain Management Yearbook 2016. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
• Vadivelu, N. (2011). Essentials of Pain Management. Springer Publishing Company.
• Yvonne D’Arcy, M. A.-C. C. F. (2014). Compact Clinical Guide to Women’s Pain Management : An Evidence-Based Approach for Nurses. Springer Publishing Company.
• Brook, P., Pickering,T. & Connell,J. (2011). Oxford Handbook of Pain Management. OUP Oxford.

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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

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.