Nursing
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02051306 | Symptom Management | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Fatma GÜNDOGDU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Fatma GÜNDOGDU | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
Semptomları tanılama, semptomlara yönelik tedavi ve bakımı planlama ve uygulama ve değerlendirme
Objectives of the Course
Managing symptoms such as pain, fatigue, nausea-vomiting, dyspnea, constipation, which can be seen due to chronic diseases such as cancer, severe cardiac failure, COPD and their treatments
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has basic knowledge, attitude and skills regarding the duties, powers and responsibilities of the nursing profession. | 4 |
| P2 | Using theoretical knowledge and skills, identifies, analyzes and synthesizes problems related to the field of nursing practice and develops evidence-based solution suggestions. | 5 |
| P3 | Assumes responsibility for the protection, development, maintenance and advocacy of health. | 4 |
| P4 | It meets health care needs with a holistic approach in accordance with professional values and ethical principles. | 1 |
| P5 | Monitors and uses informatics, care technologies and innovation in professional practice, education, management and research. | 1 |
| P6 | Establishes effective communication and cooperation with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other members of the healthcare team, institutions and organizations in the provision of health services. | 2 |
| P7 | Follows the knowledge in her field using a foreign language and uses it in her/his professional practice. | 1 |
| P8 | He/she carries out his/her professional practices in accordance with the relevant legislation. | 1 |
| P9 | It plays a role in the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of health policies and institutional quality systems. | 1 |
| P10 | Uses the learning-teaching and management process in nursing practice. | 2 |
| P11 | It is sensitive to the protection of the natural environment and biodiversity, respect for human dignity and cultural values, social justice and socioeconomic issues. | 1 |
| P12 | Leads the organizational structure and systems in providing and developing safe and quality health care. | 1 |
| P13 | Natural disasters, epidemics, etc. that massively affect public health. Determines nursing care priorities in situations and takes an active role in crisis management. | 1 |
| P14 | She/he continues her continuous professional and individual development by embracing lifelong learning. | 3 |
| P15 | At least two out-of-field programs that contribute to the general culture of the individual be able to express by making connections between different courses. | 1 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Symptom, symptom cluster, symptom management and unpleasant symptom theory |
| 2 | Mucositis |
| 3 | Nausea-Vomiting |
| 4 | Tiredness |
| 5 | Pain |
| 6 | Anorexia, Cachexia |
| 7 | Dysphagia, Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) |
| 8 | Dyspnoea |
| 9 | Infection |
| 10 | Bleeding |
| 11 | Constipation, Diare |
| 12 | Group Work Preparation |
| 13 | Group Works Presentation and Discussion |
| 14 | Group Works Presentation and Discussion |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Aslan FE. Yoğun Bakım Seçilmiş Semptom Bulguların Yönetimi, 2016, 1.Baskı, Akademisyen Kitabevi. |
| Can G. Onkoloji Hemşireliği Genişletilmiş ve Güncellenmiş 2. Baskı, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 2019 | |
| Lee SF, Vincent C,Finnegan L, An Analysis and Evaluation of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms. Advances in Nursing Science 2017; 40(1), pp. E16–E39 | |
| Özel F, Türeyen A, Rahatsız Edici Semptomlar Teorisi, Ege Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Fakültesi Dergisi, 2016; 32(2)-118-206 | |
| Yıldırım Y, Fadıloğlu Ç. Palyatif Bakım (Semptom Yönetimi ve Yaşam Sonu Bakım), Ankara Nobel Kitabevi, 2017 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 2 | 50 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 146 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,87 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||