Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
6HEM352Geriatric Nursing2+0+024

Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program NURSERY
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Elective
Objectives of the Course This course aims to train nurses who have current theoretical and practical knowledge about geriatric nursing.
Course Content This course includes theoretical knowledge and practices regarding geriatric nursing and the elderly.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Leyla Safarova
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 4. Kaptan, G. (2013). Geriatrik Bakım İlkeleri. Ankara: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
5. Elopoulos, C.(2010). Gerontological Nursing, Philadelphia: Lipinncott Willams&Wilkins.
1. Özmete, E. (2018) Yaşlılığa Çok Yönlü Bakış Kitap Seti. Ankara: Hedef CS.
2. Karadakovan, A. ( Çeviri Ed.) (2015). Yaşlı Bakımı Hemşireliği. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Danışmanlık.
3. Karadakovan, A. (2014). Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakım. Ankara: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Lecture notes will be given weekly.


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 101

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 The student has current theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field of geriatric nursing.
2 By using theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of geriatric nursing, the student provides services to the elderly individual and their family with a holistic understanding and a systematic approach, evaluates and records the impact of care.
3 Students use their knowledge of geriatric nursing and aging in fulfilling their roles of care, counseling and education.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Demographic characteristics of elderly people in Turkey
2 Normal changes in the aging process
3 Theories of Aging, • Biological theory of aging/influence on nursing care • Sociological theory of aging/influence on nursing care • Psychological theory of aging/influence on nursing care • Age-related physiological • Age-related psychological and psycho-social changes
4 Introduction to geriatric nursing • An overview of geriatric nursing • Application areas in geriatric nursing
5 Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluation
6 Skin health and self-care management in elderly people
7 Sleep and rest in the elderly
8 Mid-term Exam
9 Mental health status in the elderly
10 Prevention of falls in the elderly and a safe environment
11 Prevention and management of common Geriatric Syndromes • Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
12 Prevention and management of common Geriatric Syndromes • Multiple drug use
13 Neglect and abuse in elderly care Evaluation of ethical aspects of elderly care
14 Health and social services offered to elderly individuals in our country Management of institutional care for the elderly Home care for the elderly person
15 Final Exam


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
C1 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3
C2 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3
C3 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4

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