COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Chronic Diseases in the Elderly
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
YB 203
Fall
3
0
3
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives At the end of this course; it is aimed to understand what to look for in the care of an individual with chronic disease and how to protect from chronic diseases in healthy individuals.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • • Describe the chronic diseases
  • • Explain the complications of chronical diseases
  • • Describe the caracteristics of elderly care in chronical disease
  • • Explain the symptom of chronical diseases
  • • Explain risk factor of chronical disease
Course Description This course is a lesson that description of the definition of chronic disease, its properties, how to be protected from chronic diseases and how to care for chronic diseases.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Chronic diseases,characteristics, progress,phases and prevention method Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,193-199
2 Chronic diseases of respiratory system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,309-396
3 Chronic diseases of respiratory system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,309-396
4 Chronic diseases of cardiovaskuler system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,407-488
5 Chronic diseases of cardiovaskuler system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,407-488
6 QUİZ
7 Chronic diseases of urinary system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,541-599
8 Chronic diseases of the digestive system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,607-653
9 Midterm exam
10 Chronic diseases of the endocrine system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,673-708
11 Chronic diseases of the hematological system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,485-534
12 Chronic diseases of the nevrous system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,783-858
13 Chronic diseases of the nevrous system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,783-858
14 Care of patient with cancer Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı,246-304
15 General again
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Akdemir, N.,Birol L. İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı, Geliştirilmiş 2.Baskı, 2005,Ankara.

Suggested Readings/Materials
  1. Durna Z. İç Hastalıkları Hemşireliği, 1.Baskı, 2013, Ankara.
  2. Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; MN Medikal & Nobel;2006. , ANKARA
  3. Doç. Dr. Dilek Aslan, Doç. Dr Murat Özbek, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji II, Rekmay, 2009, ANKARA
  4. Prof. Dr. Yeşim GÖKÇE-KUTSAL, Temel Geriatri, C-1, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri, 2007, ANKARA.

 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
35
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
15
2
30
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
3
3
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
13
Final Exams
1
17
    Total
117

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

X
5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

X
7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

X
8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

X
11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

12

To show holistic approach  to elderly in terms of physical, emotional and socio-cultural aspects

X
13

To determine the needs at nursing home and carry out activities for development

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