EVALUATION OF HEALTH

Course Description

The definition and purpose of the course; understanding the importance of evaluating health in nursing care and providing and developing the necessary knowledge and awareness to make an individual's physical and psychosocial assessment. the key to obtaining data that will be the basis for planning nursing care; obtaining comprehensive health stories using appropriate interview techniques; gaining awareness of the role of family, culture and the environment in assessing health; to learn the physical examination methods that can be used in nursing care; ındividual system-specific physical diagnosis; use of data obtained as a result of physical diagnosis in the decision-making process for nursing care; interviews and health stories for these achievements; visualization of symptoms; examination of mental condition; physical assessment approach and perspective.

EVALUATION OF HEALTH

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. List the aims and principles of health evaluation. (3)
2. 02 2. Will be able to define data collection methods. (2)
3. 03 3. Apply the nursing physical examination of the individual using the patient's anatomy and physiology.(4)
4. 04 4. Will be able to evaluate the health of patient and healthy people by using the data obtained from physical examination. (5)
5. 05 5. Apply nursing process with health assessment (5)
6. 06 6
7. 07 7
8. 08 8
9. 09 9

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Health assesment in nursing fifth edition. Janet r.Weber, Jane H. Kelley
2. 02 2.Delves-Yates, C. (2015) Essentials of Nursing Practice. Sage

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify the purposes of the physical examination. SOLO 2
2. L02 Explain the four techniques used in physical examination: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. SOLO 4
3. L03 Identify expected findings during health assessment. SOLO 2
4. L04 Verbalize the steps used in performing selected examination procedures. SOLO 3
5. L05 Describe suggested sequencing to conduct a physical health examination in an orderly fashion. SOLO 2
6. L06 Discuss variations in examination techniques appropriate for patients of different ages. SOLO 5
7. L07 Demonstrate appropriate documentation and reporting of health assessment. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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