GERIATRICS

Course Description

This course detect the problems of the elderly segment of the population and aims to produce a solution to the problem. To interpret the aging process to the students in this course will be able to discuss our country and the priority issues in the world related to old age, to explain the aging theory, be able to analyze the political processes aimed at protecting the rights of the elderly and evaluation ability, geriatric period to plan nursing care about the changes and challenges, to explain the etiology and pathophysiology of geriatric diseases, geriatric know the disease and treatment plan and to make the patient follow-up, you can define the needs of the elderly, found in nursing interventions and evaluate the results, geriatric period protective nursing scope to discuss the subjects, to make the elderly patient education, to plan initiatives to improve the quality of life in older people, to exploit situations that might occur during old age against issues such as awareness raising is intended to have knowledge and skills.

GERIATRICS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Reed J.,Clarke C., Macfarlane A.(2015).Nursing Older Adults Çeviri Editörü Karadakovan A. Yaşlı Bakım Hemşireliği, Nobel Akademik
2. 02 Yaşlılarda güncel sağlık sorunları ve bakım (2013) Editör; Altındiş M. Ekspress Basımevi İstanbul
3. 03 Dedeli Ö. Olgun S. Geriatrik Bakım İlkeleri. (Edt. Gülten Kaplan) Nobel Tıp Kitapevi Ltd. Şti. İstanbul 2013.
4. 04 Buttaro TM., Barba KA (2013). Nursing Care of the Hospitalized older Patient. Wiley-Blackwell Publication.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the theories of aging, healthy aging, interventions for health promotion. SOLO 4
2. L02 Knows and practice the physical and psychosocial diagnosis of the elderly . SOLO 4
3. L03 Explains drug administration in the elderly. SOLO 5
4. L04 Describes nursing care practices according to common diseases and system diseases in the elderly. SOLO 5
5. L05 Knows the approach to the elderly and their families, caregivers, and the role of the nurse in end-of-life care. SOLO 4
6. L06 . Knows the reasons for the increase in the elderly population in the world and country . SOLO 3

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, analyzes, 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 prioritizing, 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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