COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Geriatric and Home Care Nursing
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
HEM 313
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery Blended
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Lecturing / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives In this course, it is aimed that the students plan, implement and evaluate the effective nursing care of the healthy/sick elderly, and determine, plan, implement and evaluate the care service required for individuals of all age groups in their homes/nursing homes.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students who successfully complete this course will be able to;
  • explain the health problems/needs of the elderly individual
  • explain the planning and management of nursing care for elderly needs and health problems
  • discuss legal, ethical and political issues in the care of the elderly person.
  • describe the concept of home care, general principles in home care
  • describe home care services in the world and in Turkey
  • discuss legal, ethical and political issues in home care
Course Description This course contains knowledge and skills for students of all ages in need of care in healthy / sickly elderly and home / nursing homes and planning for appropriate nursing care
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 Interaction and Course functioning Basic principles of geriatric Geriatric Nursing Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). Yaşlılık ve Yaşlı Sağlığı, Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara. ss:1-17 Karadakovan A. (2020). Yaşlıda Destek Bakım, Akademisyen Tıp Kitap Evi, Ankara. ss:3-6. Gündüz T. (2018). Yaşlı Bakım ve Uygulamaları, Vize Yayıncılık, 1. Baskı, Ankara. ss:3-18 Karakovan A. (2014). Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakımı, Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi, Ankara. ss:9-11
2 Basic indicators of the elderly population Geriatric Nursing Care Models Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:18-29 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:19-24 Terkeş, N., Kalav, S., Bektaş, H. Geriatri hemşireliği bakım modelleri. International Refereed Journal of Nursing Researches. 2018;12(1):180-199. Doi:10.17371/UHD.2018.1.10
3 Old age concept and theories Communication with Elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:45-54 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:7-9 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) Basic Geriatric Nursing, Elsevier, China. p:88-101 Karakovan A. (2014). ss:178-187
4 Policies and Legislation Related to Aging Health Assessment of Elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:55-73 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:63-68 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) p:151-166 Karakovan A. (2014). ss:209-255
5 Physiological Changes in the Elderly Person Physical care of the elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:76-86 Karadakovan A. (2020). ss:157-170 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:25-28 Karakovan A. (2014). ss:114-177 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) p:266-336
6 Psychosocial Changes in the Elderly Person Physical care of the elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:87-97 Karakovan A. (2014). ss:114-177 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) p:266-336
7 Elderly Health Assessment Psychosocial care of the elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:98-115 Karakovan A. (2014). ss:114-177 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) p:266-336
8 Midterm Psychosocial care of the elderly Karakovan A. (2014). ss:114-177 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) p:266-336
9 Physiological Health Problems in Elderly Individuls Midterm 2 Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:156-343 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:44-47
10 Psychosocial Health Problems in Elderly Individuals Home Care Services Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:344-367 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:41-43 Fadıloğlu Ç., Ertem G., Şenuzun Aykar F. (2013) Evde sağlık ve bakım, Göktuğ Yayınevi, Amasya. ss:3-12 Konak Ş. (2016) Sosyal Ruhsal ve Medikal Yönleriyle Evde Bakım, Kongre Kitabevi,Antalya. ss:3-16
11 Neglect and Abuse in the Elderly Ethical Issues in the Elderly Roles and Responsibilities of the Home Care Nurse Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:414-429 Karadakovan A. (2020). ss:25-49 Fadıloğlu Ç., Ertem G., Şenuzun Aykar F. (2013). ss:13-24
12 Protection and Promotion of Health in the Elderly Home Care for the Elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:116-155 Karadakovan A. (2020). ss:135-156 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:47-56 Fadıloğlu Ç., Ertem G., Şenuzun Aykar F. (2013). ss:159-178
13 Geriatric Rehabilitation Home Care in Bedridden Patients and Chronic Diseases Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:471-511 Karadakovan A. (2020). ss:75-118 Fadıloğlu Ç., Ertem G., Şenuzun Aykar F. (2013). ss:75-158
14 Active Aging and Quality of Life Home Care Applications Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:522-541 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:37-41 Konak Ş. (2016). ss:9-11
15 Observation of the course
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

*Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). Yaşlılık ve Yaşlı Sağlığı, Vize Yayıncılık, 3. Baskı, Ankara. ISBN:978-605-9278-21-8

*Karadakovan A. (2020). Yaşlıda Destek Bakım, Akademisyen Tıp Kitap Evi, Ankara. ISBN:978-625-7707-07-7

*Gündüz T. (2018). Yaşlı Bakım ve Uygulamaları, Vize Yayıncılık, 1. Baskı, Ankara. ISBN:978-605-9278-58-4

 

 

-Karakovan A. (2014). Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakımı, Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi, Ankara.

-Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) Basic Geriatric Nursing, Elsevier, China.

-Terkeş, N., Kalav, S., Bektaş, H. Geriatri hemşireliği bakım modelleri. International Refereed Journal of Nursing Researches. 2018;12(1):180-199. Doi:10.17371/UHD.2018.1.10

-Fadıloğlu Ç., Ertem G., Şenuzun Aykar F. (2013) Evde sağlık ve bakım, Göktuğ Yayınevi, Amasya.

-Konak Ş. (2016) Sosyal Ruhsal ve Medikal Yönleriyle Evde Bakım, Kongre Kitabevi,Antalya. 
Suggested Readings/Materials

-Pekcan H. Evde Bakım Hizmetleri. Hacettepe Sağlık İdaresi Dergisi, 2000, 5 (3). https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/hacettepesid/issue/7550/99303

-Erşil S, Sivrikaya S. Kronik Hastalıklarda Evde Bakımda Hasta Güvenliği. Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 2016, 3 (3): 426-430. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/cbusbed/issue/24197/257449

 

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
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
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
5
Presentation / Jury
1
5
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
10
Final Exams
1
26
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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

To be able to have basic theoretical and practical knowledges in line with scientific developments in the field of nursing and health sciences for family and community health and well-being

 X
2

To be able to use the basic theoretical and practical knowledges to meet the health care requirements of family and community with holistic approach.

 X
3

To be able to follow the evidence-based practices and new approaches by performing nursing practices.
4

To be able to maintain responsibility of improving by itself while adopting the importance of lifelong learning and following scientific, technological and current practices.

 X
5

To be able to communicate effectively with individuals, families, communities and healthcare team in applications.
6

To be able to occur on the professional platforms having the individual study skills, ability to decide independently, and aware of their legal rights and responsibilities.
7

To be able to do team working in disciplinary and interdisciplinary.

 X
8

To be able to organize the projects and events for the living social environment with social responsibility and to apply them.
9

To be able to evaluate the applicability of research results, use in nursing practices, identify new problem areas and think critically.
10

To be able to act according to the social, scientific and ethical values in nursing, during the period of data collection, interpretation, implementation of initiatives and evaluation of results.
11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Nursing and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

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