To provide students with knowledge and skills about the etiology of geriatric diseases, diagnosis, treatment, care, education and
deficiencies of the elderly.is intended
Course Content
This course contains; Basic Principles in Geriatrics,Definition of Geriatrics, Elderly Population in the World and in Our Country,Theories of Aging,Approach to Elderly Patients,Physiological Changes in the Elderly,Quality of Life in Geriatrics,Nutrition and Fluid Balance in the Geriatric Patient,Communication with Geriatric Patients ,Geriatric Diseases,Preventing Home Accidents and Falls ,Drug Use in Geriatric Patients,Psychosocial Requirements of Geriatric Diseases,Geriatric Rehabilitation,Elder Abuse .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Being able to interpret the aging process,
10, 5, 9
A
Ability to plan nursing care regarding changes and problems in the geriatric period,
5, 9
A, H
Geriatric period protector Ability to list the practices within the scope of officialdom
Definition of Geriatrics, Elderly Population in the World and in Our Country
Reading source no. 5
3
Theories of Aging
Reading source no. 6
4
Approach to Elderly Patients
Reading part 1 of the source 1
5
Physiological Changes in the Elderly
Reading the relevant parts of the 3rd and 4th sources
6
Quality of Life in Geriatrics
Reading Chapter 27 of the source 3
7
Nutrition and Fluid Balance in the Geriatric Patient
Reading Chapter 8 of Source 1 and Chapter 29 of Source 3
8
Communication with Geriatric Patients
Reading Chapter 10 of the source 1
9
Geriatric Diseases
Reading the relevant parts of the source 3
10
Preventing Home Accidents and Falls
Reading Chapter 13 of source 1
11
Drug Use in Geriatric Patients
reading the source 7
12
Psychosocial Requirements of Geriatric Diseases
reading the source 8
13
Geriatric Rehabilitation
reading the source 9
14
Elder Abuse
reading the source 10
Resources
1. Karadakovan A. Yaşlı bakımı hemşireliği, Nobel kitapevi.2015. İstanbul.
2. Kaptan G, Dedeli Ö, Temel İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi
3. Altındiş M, Yaşlılarda Güncel Sorunlar ve Bakımı, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi
4. Karadakovan A, Eti Aslan F, Dahili ve Cerrahi Hastalıklarda Bakım, Nobel Kitabevi
5. Mandıracıoğlu A. Dünyada ve Türkiye’de yaşlıların demografik özellikleri. Ege Tıp Dergisi 2010. 49(3) Ek
6. Sağlam E., Özdamar EN. Yaşlanma Teorileri ve Tedavi Yaklaşımları. Maltepe tıp dergisi. 2012, Cilt 4, Sayı 1, Sayfa(lar) 056-061
7.Kutsal YG. Yaşlılarda çoklu ilaç kullanımı. turkısh journal of gerıatrıcs. Özel Sayı, 2006 (37 - 44)
8.Öz F. Yaşamın son evresi: yaşlılık psikososyal açıdan gözden geçirme. Kriz Dergisi 10(2): 17-28
9.Yağcı İ. Geriatrik rehabilitasyon 5N-1K. Türkiye fiziksel tıp ve rehabilitasyon derneği geriatrik rehabilitasyon çalışma grubu raporu.
10.Akdemir N. Görgülü Ü. Çınar Fİ: Yaşlı İstismarı ve İhmali. Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Dergisi (2008) 67–75.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
PQ-1. Has the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their professional roles and responsibilities.
X
2
PQ-2. Has the necessary professional attitude and behaviours.
X
3
PQ-3. Performs quality and safe nursing care in line with evidence-based practices
X
4
PQ-4. Uses critical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills in nursing decisions and practices.
X
5
PQ-5. Does teamwork with colleagues and other health professionals.
X
6
PQ-6. Takes part in scientific and social projects that will contribute to individual and professional development.
X
7
PQ-7. Reaches the literature by using a foreign language in the field of nursing and uses it in its professional practices.
X
8
PQ-8. Adopts life long learning and continuous development as a principle.
X
9
PQ-9. Communicates effectively by cooperating with the individual, family and society in meeting the developing and changing health care needs
X
10
PQ-10. Provides individual-centered care by considering professional ethical principles and values.
X
11
PQ-11. Reflects technological and innovative care methods to their professional practices.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
14
14
General Exam
1
18
18
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
60
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(60/30)
2
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
GERIATRIC NURSING
HEM4140380
Fall Semester
2+0
2
2
Course Program
Cuma 13:30-14:15
Cuma 14:30-15:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Rabia EREN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Rabia EREN
Assistant(s)
Aim
To provide students with knowledge and skills about the etiology of geriatric diseases, diagnosis, treatment, care, education and
deficiencies of the elderly.is intended
Course Content
This course contains; Basic Principles in Geriatrics,Definition of Geriatrics, Elderly Population in the World and in Our Country,Theories of Aging,Approach to Elderly Patients,Physiological Changes in the Elderly,Quality of Life in Geriatrics,Nutrition and Fluid Balance in the Geriatric Patient,Communication with Geriatric Patients ,Geriatric Diseases,Preventing Home Accidents and Falls ,Drug Use in Geriatric Patients,Psychosocial Requirements of Geriatric Diseases,Geriatric Rehabilitation,Elder Abuse .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Being able to interpret the aging process,
10, 5, 9
A
Ability to plan nursing care regarding changes and problems in the geriatric period,
5, 9
A, H
Geriatric period protector Ability to list the practices within the scope of officialdom
Definition of Geriatrics, Elderly Population in the World and in Our Country
Reading source no. 5
3
Theories of Aging
Reading source no. 6
4
Approach to Elderly Patients
Reading part 1 of the source 1
5
Physiological Changes in the Elderly
Reading the relevant parts of the 3rd and 4th sources
6
Quality of Life in Geriatrics
Reading Chapter 27 of the source 3
7
Nutrition and Fluid Balance in the Geriatric Patient
Reading Chapter 8 of Source 1 and Chapter 29 of Source 3
8
Communication with Geriatric Patients
Reading Chapter 10 of the source 1
9
Geriatric Diseases
Reading the relevant parts of the source 3
10
Preventing Home Accidents and Falls
Reading Chapter 13 of source 1
11
Drug Use in Geriatric Patients
reading the source 7
12
Psychosocial Requirements of Geriatric Diseases
reading the source 8
13
Geriatric Rehabilitation
reading the source 9
14
Elder Abuse
reading the source 10
Resources
1. Karadakovan A. Yaşlı bakımı hemşireliği, Nobel kitapevi.2015. İstanbul.
2. Kaptan G, Dedeli Ö, Temel İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi
3. Altındiş M, Yaşlılarda Güncel Sorunlar ve Bakımı, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi
4. Karadakovan A, Eti Aslan F, Dahili ve Cerrahi Hastalıklarda Bakım, Nobel Kitabevi
5. Mandıracıoğlu A. Dünyada ve Türkiye’de yaşlıların demografik özellikleri. Ege Tıp Dergisi 2010. 49(3) Ek
6. Sağlam E., Özdamar EN. Yaşlanma Teorileri ve Tedavi Yaklaşımları. Maltepe tıp dergisi. 2012, Cilt 4, Sayı 1, Sayfa(lar) 056-061
7.Kutsal YG. Yaşlılarda çoklu ilaç kullanımı. turkısh journal of gerıatrıcs. Özel Sayı, 2006 (37 - 44)
8.Öz F. Yaşamın son evresi: yaşlılık psikososyal açıdan gözden geçirme. Kriz Dergisi 10(2): 17-28
9.Yağcı İ. Geriatrik rehabilitasyon 5N-1K. Türkiye fiziksel tıp ve rehabilitasyon derneği geriatrik rehabilitasyon çalışma grubu raporu.
10.Akdemir N. Görgülü Ü. Çınar Fİ: Yaşlı İstismarı ve İhmali. Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Dergisi (2008) 67–75.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
PQ-1. Has the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their professional roles and responsibilities.
X
2
PQ-2. Has the necessary professional attitude and behaviours.
X
3
PQ-3. Performs quality and safe nursing care in line with evidence-based practices
X
4
PQ-4. Uses critical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills in nursing decisions and practices.
X
5
PQ-5. Does teamwork with colleagues and other health professionals.
X
6
PQ-6. Takes part in scientific and social projects that will contribute to individual and professional development.
X
7
PQ-7. Reaches the literature by using a foreign language in the field of nursing and uses it in its professional practices.
X
8
PQ-8. Adopts life long learning and continuous development as a principle.
X
9
PQ-9. Communicates effectively by cooperating with the individual, family and society in meeting the developing and changing health care needs
X
10
PQ-10. Provides individual-centered care by considering professional ethical principles and values.
X
11
PQ-11. Reflects technological and innovative care methods to their professional practices.
