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
NUR3065 Palliative Care Fall
Spring
2 0 2 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ
Course Objectives: To know the purpose, philosophy and principles of palliative care, the roles and responsibilities of the palliative care team, to identify the palliative care needs of the patient and his family, to provide the necessary knowledge and skills in the care process, and the methods of effective coping with the mourning period.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Control of primary disease in the palliative care process, evaluation of physical symptoms, psychiatric, spiritual, social and economic problems, diagnosis of end-of-life needs, care process, effective coping with mourning period.

Course Content

"1. Knows the purpose, philosophy and principles of palliative care.
2. Knows ethical and legal issues related to palliative care.
3. Investigate the roles and responsibilities of the palliative care team.
4. Indication of pain and other symptoms in need of palliative care is planned on the nursing home page for these symptoms.
5. Can identify palliative care needs of patient and family.
6. Can communicate with the patient and his family.
7. To arrange and apply the care in the end-of-life conditions,
8. Can plan the care of the family in the law."

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of the course
2) Purpose, definition and principles of palliative care Diseases that require palliative care
3) Palliative care in our country and in the world Palliative care institutions, Palliative Care Team Legal regulations, Roles and responsibilities
4) Palliative Care and Ethics
5) Palliative care and problems at home; maintenance burden
6) Symptom management- Pain
7) Symptom management- Nausea-Vomiting, Constipation, Diarrhea
8) Nutrition
9) Midterm
10) Symptom management- Dyspnea, Fatigue
11) Symptom management - Psychosocial Symptoms
12) End of life care
13) Loss and Mourning Process; Communication and Cultural practices
14) Evaluation of the course

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Course Notes:
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 15
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 35
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 2 26
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 12 10 120
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
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) 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.