Nursing
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
School of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
School 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) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Gerontology nursing, theories of aging, Age-Related Changes in System Functions and Nursing Care, Mental Health Problems and Nursing Care, Pharmacotherapy, Geriatric Syndromes, Psychosocial Needs and Health Care Organizations in the Elderly, Ethical and Legal Issues in the Elderly, Geriatric Rehabilitation, Elderly Life Quality
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 | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 5 |
| P4 | It meets health care needs with a holistic approach in accordance with professional values and ethical principles. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It describes the physiological aspects of aging that result in normal/pathological changes and can detect the effects of important geriatric symptoms on the elderly individual and their families. | P.2.17 | 1 |
| O2 | Can evaluate the problems of elderly individuals and their families at home, in the community, in acute care institutions and in private areas. | P.3.9 | 1 |
| O3 | Can identify ethical and legal issues regarding the care of the elderly person. | P.3.10 | 1 |
| O4 | Can identify ethical and legal issues regarding the care of the elderly person. | P.4.9 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 84 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,80 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It describes the physiological aspects of aging that result in normal/pathological changes and can detect the effects of important geriatric symptoms on the elderly individual and their families. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Can evaluate the problems of elderly individuals and their families at home, in the community, in acute care institutions and in private areas. | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | Can identify ethical and legal issues regarding the care of the elderly person. | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | Can identify ethical and legal issues regarding the care of the elderly person. | - | 5 | 5 |