At the end of this course, the students; 1) Will be able to define the palliative care, related concepts, principles and services. 2) Will be able to identify the needs of patient and family based on quality of life concept. 3) Will be asses and manage of pain and common symptoms. 4) Will be able to understand of loss, grief and bereavement concepts. 5) Will be able to discuss ethical and legal issues.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course gives information about palliative care team and the roles and the functions of this team; the concept of crisis,death,loss and grief process;comforting the patient who is close to death;sustain the quality of life and support the family and the individual in the terminal stages hospice services and other related organizations.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
Palliative care; definition and related concepts; principles, nursing role
3rd Week
End of life care
4th Week
Multidiciplinary apporach and role of team members
5th Week
Individual assessment based on quality of life concept.
6th Week
Pain management
7th Week
Symptom management
8th Week
Midterm exam
9th Week
Signs of death and nursing interventions
10th Week
Preparation and care for the time of death
11th Week
Loss, grief and bereavement
12th Week
Communication and cultural aspects
13th Week
Communication and cultural aspects
14th Week
Ethical issues and decision making
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
-Gulanick M., et all. (2003). Nursing Care Plans: Nursing Diagnosis and Intervention. St. Louis: Mosby Company -Itano, J.K., Taoka, K.N., (2005). Core Cirruculum for Oncology Nursing, (4rd Ed.) Philadelphia, Elsevier Saunders -Yarbro, C.H., Frogge, M.H., Goodman, M., (2005). Cancer Nursing Principles and Practice (6th Ed). Sudbury: Jones and Bartlett
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Case Study
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
35
Assignment
1
15
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
8
112
Preparation for Final exam
1
7
7
Course hours
14
2
28
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
3
3
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Total Workload
152
Total Workload / 30
5,06
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
