COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Assessment of Health
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
HEM 209
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Group Work
Case Study
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives It aims that the students can evaluate the health by gain the necessary the knowledge, attitudes and skills for health diagnosis and nutrition and to evaluate health.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • take the individual's comprehensive health history
  • evaluate individual life patterns according to developmental periods
  • make the systematic evaluation of the individual with a holistic approach
  • list basic food items
  • explain the importance of healthy and balanced nutrition
  • relate the nutritional status in some special cases (pregnancy, lactation, infancy, old age)
  • relate the nutritional status in some health problems (diabetes, chronic renal failure, cancer).
Course Description This course contains the role of the cultures in assessing health, methods used for health evaluation, having the health story, physical examination, evaluation of life findings according to developmental periods, evaluating the individual's systemic and spiritual / social orientation from head to toe, and also food groups, body mass index, basal metabolism energy, calculation of daily energy requirement, nutrition education, nutrition recommendations in special situations and disease states.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Course introduction Nutrition and health Baysal A. “Beslenme”. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi, 2012. Bölüm III- Özel Durumlarda Beslenme, sayfa: 535-560.
2 Evaluation of health and the role of the culture Basic food groups 1. Eti Aslan F. “Sağlığın Değerlendirilmesi”, Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Bölümü Yayını, Özyurt Matbaacılık, 2014. S:3-8. 2. Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th. Ed., Mosby, 2013. S:102-112 3. Baysal A., 2012. sayfa: 535-560.
3 Methods used for health assessment Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids 1. Eti Aslan F. 2014. S:21-32 2. Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. 2013. S:487-564 3. Baysal A. 2012. sayfa: 535-560.
4 Getting health stories Vitamins 1. Eti Aslan F. 2014. S:9-20 2. Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. 2013. S:207-220 3. Baysal A. 2012. sayfa: 535-560.
5 Assessment of sleep and rest Minerals Water and health 1. Eti Aslan F. 2014. S:95-106 2. Baysal A. 2012. sayfa: 535-560.
6 Assessment of hair, skin and, nails Nutrition in pregnancy and lactation. Mother's milk and its importance 1. Eti Aslan F. 2014. S: 133-150 2. Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. 2013. S:498-506 3. Baysal A. 2012. sayfa: 535-560.
7 Assessment of head and neck Nutrition in children, adolescents, menopause and the elderly 1. Eti Aslan F. 2014. S:151-158 2. Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. 2013. S:498-506 3. Baysal A. 2012. sayfa: 535-560.
8 Mid-term exam
9 Evaluation of mid term exam questions and answers Assessment of lung and respiratory system Eating disorders and obesity 1. Eti Aslan F. 2014. S: 167-174 2. Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. 2013. S:522-526 3. Baysal A. 2012. sayfa: 535-560.
10 Assessment of heart and circulatory system Nutrition in diseases: Chronic renal failure, heart failure and nutrition 1. Eti Aslan F. 2014. S:175-184 2. Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. 2013. S:527-536 3. Baysal A. 2012. Bölüm III- Özel Durumlarda Beslenme, sayfa: 535-560.
11 Assessment of nervous system Nutrition in diseases: diabetes mellitus, phenylketonuria, malnutrition 1. Eti Aslan F. 2014. S:197-5218 2. Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. 2013. S:551-554 3. Baysal A. 2012. Bölüm III- Özel Durumlarda Beslenme, sayfa: 535-560.
12 Assessment of musculoskeletal system and movement Midterm 2 1. Eti Aslan F. 2014. S:185-196 2. Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. 2013. S:542-543 3. Baysal A. “Beslenme”. 2012. Bölüm III- Özel Durumlarda Beslenme, sayfa: 535-560.
13 Assessment of gastrointestinal system Midterm 2 evaluation Nutrition in diseases: cancer, diarrhea, constipation 1. Eti Aslan F. 2014. S:219-236 2. Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. S:555-559 3. Baysal A. “Beslenme”. 2012. Bölüm III- Özel Durumlarda Beslenme, sayfa: 535-560.
14 Assessment of breast and axilla Drug and nutrient interaction 1. Eti Aslan F. 2014. S:237-248 2. Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. 2013. S:537-541 3. Baysal A. “Beslenme”. 2012. Bölüm III- Özel Durumlarda Beslenme, sayfa: 535-560.
15 Course Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

1.     Eti Aslan F. “Sağlığın Değerlendirilmesi”, Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Bölümü Yayını, Özyurt Matbaacılık, 2014. ISBN: 978-605-88735-6-8

2.     Potter P.A., Perry A. G., Stockert P., Hall A. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th. Ed., Mosby, 2013. ISBN: 978-0-323-07933-4

3.      Baysal A. “Beslenme”. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi, 2012. Bölüm III- Özel Durumlarda Beslenme, sayfa: 535. ISBN: 978-975-7527-73-2
Suggested Readings/Materials
  1. Berman A., Synder S., et al. Koizer&Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts, Process and Practice, 9th ed., 2014. ISBN: 978-1-292-02280-2
  2. Birol L. Hemşirelik Süreci, hemşirelik bakımında sistematik yaklaşım. 11. Basım, Ankara, Akademisyen Kitabevi. Şti., 2018. ISBN: 978-605-258-046-2
  3. Kutluay Merdol T. “Temel Beslenme ve Diyetetik”. Güneş Tıp Kitabevi, 2015. ISBN: 978-975-277-614-2
  4. Upton D. Hemşireler ve Sağlık Profesyonelleri için Psikolojiye Giriş. Çeviri: Tabak RS. Palme Yayınevi, 2017. ISBN: 9786053556534

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weighting
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
1
15
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
10
Final Exams
1
16
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Has the fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours in nursing and health science for the health and well-being of the individual, family, and public.

 X
2

Uses nursing skills with a holistic approach to meet the health care needs of the individual, family, and public.

 X
3

Follows evidence-based practices and current approaches while performing nursing practices.

 X
4

Follows scientific and technological improvements by adopting the importance of lifelong learning.
5

Communicates effectively with individuals, families, communities and healthcare teams in practice setting.

 X
6

Makes multidisciplinary teamwork.
7

Participates in scientific research, projects, and activities in the field of nursing.

 X
8

Uses problem-solving and critical thinking skills in nursing practice.
9

Acts in accordance with legal and ethical values in nursing practice.
10

Communicate with colleagues, patients, and their relatives using at least one foreign language.

 X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest