MENTAL HEALTH AND DISEASES NURSING

Course Description

This course utilizes the nursing process to address the nursing care needs of individuals who have psychiatric and mental health disorders. Predisposing biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors contributing to the development and continuation of these disorders are examined. Precipitating stressors, coping resources and coping mechanisms are evaluated in relation to an individual’s pattern of response. Nursing interventions for these disorders based on the crisis, acute, maintenance, and health promotion stages of treatment are analyzed. The impact of psychiatric illness on the family and other social systems is also explored. Foundational elements of the course include the therapeutic use of self, effective communication skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. 

MENTAL HEALTH AND DISEASES NURSING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

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3. 03 -
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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Çam, O, Engin,E 2014. Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Hemşireliği. İstanbul Tıp Kitapevi. ISBN9786054499922
2. 02 İçin, Ö. F. G. H. B., & Giriş, P. H. (2014). Çev Ed: Öz F, Demiralp M, Psikososyal Hemşirelik: Genel Hasta Bakımı İçin. Ankara, Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi.
3. 03 Öztürk, M. O., & Uluşahin, A. (2014). Ruh sağlığı ve bozuklukları. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. To be able to define the basic concepts of human's normal and abnormal behavior patterns, factors affecting behaviors, meanings of behaviors SOLO 3
2. L02 2. To be able to use therapeutic communication principles and techniques SOLO 4
3. L03 3. Ability to perform mental status examination and other psychosocial evaluations. SOLO 5
4. L06 4. Explain the causes of psychiatric diseases SOLO 4
5. L07 5. Distinguish between different psychiatric disorders SOLO 4
6. L08 6. Ability to define and apply specific nursing interventions for individuals with mental disorders SOLO 4
7. L09 7. Ability to define specific treatment approaches for individuals with mental disorders and use appropriate nursing skills for these treatments (ECT, Group Treatments...) 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, 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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