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
NUR4063	Care in Old Age	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:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ
Course Objectives:	To ensure that they are elderly care technicians who have the necessary knowledge and skills in elderly care, implement and develop the aged care service by evaluating the elderly individual as a holistic

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
"1 To be able to create a safe environment.
2 Being able to know and prevent the negative effects of the bed on the individual.
3 Being able to apply the elderly care process in patient care.
4 To be able to take and evaluate the patient's life signs.
5 Being able to meet one's self-care needs by learning hygiene practices
6 Being able to apply hot-cold application for the needs of the patient"

Course Content

Bed-dependent elderly care, leisure activities, elder abuse, suicide in old age, marriage in old age, terminal period

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction Turkey and features of the elderly population in the world
2)	"Social changes and the place of the elderly in the changing society "
3)	"Definitions About Aging And Aging Basic Requirements of the Elderly "
4)	"Basic Rules for Conducting Elderly Care Practices Vital Signs, Fever, Pulse, Blood Pressure, Respiration Measurement And Recording "
5)	"Individual Hygiene And Applications In The Elderly. "
6)	Mattress Making, Comfortable Hospitalization Positions
7)	Meeting the Nutritional Requirement of the Elderly
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Pressure sores and wound care in the elderly.
10)	Oral And Parenteral Drug Applications.
11)	Forensic medical problems in old age
12)	Stress and anxiety in old age
13)	Home care of the elderly individual
14)	Psychosocial Requirements in Old Age

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

1. Sabuncu, N. Ve Akça-Ay, F.2010. Klinik Beceriler- Sağlığın Değerlendirilmesi, Hasta Bakım ve Takibi, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, İstanbul. 2. Kutsal, Y. G., 2007. Temel Geriatri, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri,Ankara. 3. Edt. Akça Ay F. (2012) Sağlık Uygulamalarında Temel Kavramlar ve Beceriler Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri. İstanbul 4. Edt. Atabek Aştı T. Karadağ A. (2012) Hemşirelik Esasları: Hemşirelikte Etik, Akademi Basın ve Yayıncılık 5. . Perry P. (2009) Fundamentals of Nursing. Mosby 6. Ulusoy M. F. Görgülü R.S (1996) Hemşirelik Esasları. I. cilt.2. baskı Ankara

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
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	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	12	10	120
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			150

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
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices.	3
3)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	5
4)	To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care.	5
5)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	5
6)	"To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. "	4
7)	"To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions. "	3
8)	"To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices. "	4
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.	1
11)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	1
12)	To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession.	5