DIABETES NURSING

Course Description

In this course, the following topics are covered: epidemiology, importance and classification of diabetes, roles and responsibilities of a diabetes nurse and team approach, diagnosis classification and follow-up principles in diabetes, physiology and glucose metabolism of diabetes, pathophysiological process, defining the signs and symptoms of diabetes, carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism disorders in diabetes, medical nutrition in diabetes management and healthy eating approaches, diabetes and exercise, physiological effects of insulin, treatment and method, oral antidiabetic treatment, self-monitoring, acute complications of diabetes (diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar nonketotic coma, hypoglycemia), chronic complications of diabetes (nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy, diabetic foot and foot care), individual nursing care of the diabetic, diabetes education, counseling in diabetes, psychosocial aspects of diabetes, prevention strategies in diabetes.

DIABETES NURSING

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Janice L. Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever (2017). Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Wolters Kluwer Publication.
2. 02 Dunning Trisha. (2009). Care of People with DiabetesA Manual of Nursing Practice (3rd ed.). Wiley-Blackwell. A John Wiley&Sons, Ltd. Publication.
3. 03 Özcan Ş. Diyabet Hemşiresinin Rol ve Sorumlulukları, Medikal Tedavi Uygulanan Diyabetlinin Bakım ve Eğitimi, Ed. T. Yılmaz, M. Bahçeci, M.A. Büyükbeşe, Diyabetes Mellitusun Modern Tedavisi, Bilmedya Grup, İstanbul, 2003"
4. 04 TEMD DİABETES MELLİTUS VE KOMPLİKASYONLARININ TANI, TEDAVİ VE İZLEM KILAVUZU-2019

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes SOLO 3
2. L02 Explain the diagnostic and clinical significance of blood glucose test results. SOLO 4
3. L03 Relate the clinical manifestations of diabetes to the associated pathophysiologic alterations. SOLO 3
4. L04 Describe the relationships among diet, exercise, and medication (ie, insulin or oral antidiabetic agents) for people with diabetes. SOLO 4
5. L05 Differentiate between hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia with diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome. SOLO 5
6. L06 Describe the major macrovascular, microvascular, and neuropathic complications of diabetes and the self-care behaviors that are important in their prevention. SOLO 5

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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