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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02081413 | Gerontology Nursing | 4 | Spring | 8 | 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. Berna BAYIR |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Berna BAYIR | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
Gerontoloji hemşireliği, yaşlanma teorileri, sistem Fonksiyonlarında Yaşla İlişkili Değişiklikler ve Hemşirelik Bakımı, Mental Sağlık Sorunları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı, Farmakoterapi, Geriatrik Sendromlar, Psikososyal Gereksinimler ve Yaşlılarda Sağlık Bakım Kuruluşları, Yaşlılarda Etik ve Hukuksal Konular, Geriatrik Rehabilitasyon, Yaşlı Bireyin Yaşam Kalitesi
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course; To provide students with sufficient knowledge and skills in geriatric nursing. In addition, it is to describe the theory and concepts of aging, problems related to the process, physiological and psychological changes, learning appropriate nursing interventions, and explaining the legal and ethical dimensions in elderly care.
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. | 2 |
| P2 | Using theoretical knowledge and skills, identifies, analyzes and synthesizes problems related to the field of nursing practice and develops evidence-based solution suggestions. | 1 |
| P3 | Assumes responsibility for the protection, development, maintenance and advocacy of health. | 1 |
| P4 | It meets health care needs with a holistic approach in accordance with professional values and ethical principles. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 2 |
| P10 | Uses the learning-teaching and management process in nursing practice. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of Gerontology Nursing |
| 2 | The Concept of Active Aging |
| 3 | Aging and the Will to Live |
| 4 | Aging and Physical Activity |
| 5 | Family and Aging |
| 6 | Preventive Health Care in Old Age |
| 7 | Violence Against the Elderly |
| 8 | Geriatric Syndromes |
| 9 | Nursing Care for the Geriatric Period |
| 10 | Ethics and Aging |
| 11 | Geriatric Rehabilitation and Aged Care Institutions |
| 12 | 60+ Refreshment University |
| 13 | Professional Elderly Care in Turkey and Europe |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Ahmet Turan Işık, Alan Walker, Gerontology - Care and Health - Volume 2 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Seminar | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Fieldwork | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 144 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,80 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||