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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY-Spring Semester2+024
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Pelin BASIM
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
AimThe purpose of this course is to develop to awareness and perspective about relationship between health, illness and psychosocial factors.
Course ContentThis course contains; Concept of health, illness, chronic disease,The Relationship between patient and health care worker,The Relationship between stress, health, disease. coping with stress,The Relationship of structure of personality, behavior patterns and health and disease,Situational crises, traumatic life experiences and disease,Enter the patient's role as psychologic,The psychological reactions against to physical health problems and the adaptation process,Chronic pain and coping with pain,Effects of the endocrine system diseases according to psychosocial aspects,Effects of the cancer according to psychosocial aspects,Effects of the cardiovascular diseases diseases according to psychosocial aspects,Effects of the chronic respiratory diseases according to psychosocial aspects,Effects of the organ transplants according to psychosocial aspects,The problems of the relatives of individuals with fatal or chronic illness.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Recognizes concepts that health, illness and chronic disease.13, 16, 9A, C
Explains the importance of psychosocial factors in health and disease.13, 16, 9A, C
Explains psychosocial effects of chronic diseases.13, 16, 9A, C
Explain the psychological reactions against to disease.13, 16, 9A, C
Lists the adaptation's stages of the disease process.13, 16, 9A, C
Teaching Methods:13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Concept of health, illness, chronic diseaseReading lecture note
2The Relationship between patient and health care workerReading lecture note
3The Relationship between stress, health, disease. coping with stressReading lecture note
4The Relationship of structure of personality, behavior patterns and health and diseaseReading lecture note
5Situational crises, traumatic life experiences and diseaseReading lecture note
6Enter the patient's role as psychologicReading lecture note
7The psychological reactions against to physical health problems and the adaptation processReading lecture note
8Chronic pain and coping with painReading lecture note
9Effects of the endocrine system diseases according to psychosocial aspectsReading lecture note
10Effects of the cancer according to psychosocial aspectsReading lecture note
11Effects of the cardiovascular diseases diseases according to psychosocial aspectsReading lecture note
12Effects of the chronic respiratory diseases according to psychosocial aspectsReading lecture note
13Effects of the organ transplants according to psychosocial aspectsReading lecture note
14The problems of the relatives of individuals with fatal or chronic illnessReading lecture note
Resources
Lecture notes
1) Baltaş Z. (2000) “Sağlık Psikolojisi” Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul. 2) “Sağlık Psikolojisine Giriş”, (1999) Ü. Okyayuz (Ed.) Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları. No:19 Ankara. 3) Bozkurt, SG. (2002) “Stres ve Sağlık Psikolojisi”. Ayvaşık B., Sayıl M. (Eds.), “Psikolojiyi Anlamak”, Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yay. No:23, 491-525, Ankara. 4) C.Davison, C. G.,&Neale, J. M. (2004). Doç. Dr. İ. Dağ (Çev. Ed.), Anormal psikolojisi. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları, 7. Basım. 5) D. Brannon, L. &Feist, J. (2010) Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
The student professionally assesses and applies the information obtained from foundational theoretical and practical courses supported by textbooks containing current information, practical tools, and other resources in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services.
X
2
The student acts in accordance with societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services.
X
3
The student informs relevant individuals and institutions using the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, and communicates their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and oral form.
X
4
The student independently carries out a given task using the foundational knowledge they have acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. When faced with unforeseen situations in their field, they generate solutions by applying their foundational knowledge.
X
5
The student, as part of a team, participates in addressing and solving complex problems encountered in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. They act in accordance with quality management and processes, taking on individual responsibilities when necessary.
X
6
The student, as an active team member in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, takes on responsibilities in collaborating with other healthcare disciplines.
X
7
The student has a lifelong learning consciousness.
X
8
The student critically evaluates the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services; identifies learning needs and directs their learning.
X
9
The student monitors the information about his field and communicates with his colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 level.
10
The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software, at least at the basic level of the European Computer Driving License, required by the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services.
X
11
The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
X
12
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
13
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X
14
The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 20
Rate of Final Exam to Success 80
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving616
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report616
Term Project21020
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz14114
Midterm Exam12020
General Exam12525
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)119
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(119/30)4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY-Spring Semester2+024
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Pelin BASIM
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
AimThe purpose of this course is to develop to awareness and perspective about relationship between health, illness and psychosocial factors.
Course ContentThis course contains; Concept of health, illness, chronic disease,The Relationship between patient and health care worker,The Relationship between stress, health, disease. coping with stress,The Relationship of structure of personality, behavior patterns and health and disease,Situational crises, traumatic life experiences and disease,Enter the patient's role as psychologic,The psychological reactions against to physical health problems and the adaptation process,Chronic pain and coping with pain,Effects of the endocrine system diseases according to psychosocial aspects,Effects of the cancer according to psychosocial aspects,Effects of the cardiovascular diseases diseases according to psychosocial aspects,Effects of the chronic respiratory diseases according to psychosocial aspects,Effects of the organ transplants according to psychosocial aspects,The problems of the relatives of individuals with fatal or chronic illness.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Recognizes concepts that health, illness and chronic disease.13, 16, 9A, C
Explains the importance of psychosocial factors in health and disease.13, 16, 9A, C
Explains psychosocial effects of chronic diseases.13, 16, 9A, C
Explain the psychological reactions against to disease.13, 16, 9A, C
Lists the adaptation's stages of the disease process.13, 16, 9A, C
Teaching Methods:13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Concept of health, illness, chronic diseaseReading lecture note
2The Relationship between patient and health care workerReading lecture note
3The Relationship between stress, health, disease. coping with stressReading lecture note
4The Relationship of structure of personality, behavior patterns and health and diseaseReading lecture note
5Situational crises, traumatic life experiences and diseaseReading lecture note
6Enter the patient's role as psychologicReading lecture note
7The psychological reactions against to physical health problems and the adaptation processReading lecture note
8Chronic pain and coping with painReading lecture note
9Effects of the endocrine system diseases according to psychosocial aspectsReading lecture note
10Effects of the cancer according to psychosocial aspectsReading lecture note
11Effects of the cardiovascular diseases diseases according to psychosocial aspectsReading lecture note
12Effects of the chronic respiratory diseases according to psychosocial aspectsReading lecture note
13Effects of the organ transplants according to psychosocial aspectsReading lecture note
14The problems of the relatives of individuals with fatal or chronic illnessReading lecture note
Resources
Lecture notes
1) Baltaş Z. (2000) “Sağlık Psikolojisi” Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul. 2) “Sağlık Psikolojisine Giriş”, (1999) Ü. Okyayuz (Ed.) Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları. No:19 Ankara. 3) Bozkurt, SG. (2002) “Stres ve Sağlık Psikolojisi”. Ayvaşık B., Sayıl M. (Eds.), “Psikolojiyi Anlamak”, Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yay. No:23, 491-525, Ankara. 4) C.Davison, C. G.,&Neale, J. M. (2004). Doç. Dr. İ. Dağ (Çev. Ed.), Anormal psikolojisi. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları, 7. Basım. 5) D. Brannon, L. &Feist, J. (2010) Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
The student professionally assesses and applies the information obtained from foundational theoretical and practical courses supported by textbooks containing current information, practical tools, and other resources in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services.
X
2
The student acts in accordance with societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services.
X
3
The student informs relevant individuals and institutions using the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, and communicates their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and oral form.
X
4
The student independently carries out a given task using the foundational knowledge they have acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. When faced with unforeseen situations in their field, they generate solutions by applying their foundational knowledge.
X
5
The student, as part of a team, participates in addressing and solving complex problems encountered in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. They act in accordance with quality management and processes, taking on individual responsibilities when necessary.
X
6
The student, as an active team member in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, takes on responsibilities in collaborating with other healthcare disciplines.
X
7
The student has a lifelong learning consciousness.
X
8
The student critically evaluates the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services; identifies learning needs and directs their learning.
X
9
The student monitors the information about his field and communicates with his colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 level.
10
The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software, at least at the basic level of the European Computer Driving License, required by the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services.
X
11
The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
X
12
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
13
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X
14
The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 20
Rate of Final Exam to Success 80
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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