This course includes the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills about the basic concepts in oncology nursing, the roles and responsibilities of oncology nurses, the etiology and epidemiology of cancer, the diagnosis of cancer patients, the use of different treatment methods and effective nursing interventions in the management of their side effects.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları | Program Öğrenme Çıktıları | Öğretim Yöntemleri | Ölçme Yöntemleri |
| Onkoloji hemşireliği ile ilgili temel kavramları tanımlar. | 1,2,3 | 1,2,3,11,24,25 | 1,2 |
| Kanserde risk faktörlerinin, korunmanın ve erken tanının önemini kavrar. | 1,2,3,4 | 1,2,3,11,24,25 | 1,2 |
| Kanser tedavi yöntemlerinde (kemoterapi, radyoterapi) hemşirenin rol ve sorumluluklarını kavrar. | 5,6,7 | 1,2,3,11,24,25 | 1,2 |
| Onkoloji hemşireliğinde semptom kontrolünü kavrar. | 5,6,7,8,9,10 | 1,2,3,11,24,25 | 1,2 |
| Onkoloji hemşireliğinde tüm sistemlerin sorunlarına yönelik bakım uygulamalarını kavrar. | 5,6,7,8,9,10 | 1,2,3,11,24,25 | 1,2 |
| Onkoloji hemşireliğinde psikolojik sorunlara yönelik bakım uygulamalarını kavrar. | 5,6,7,8,9,10 | 1,2,3,11,24,25 | 1,2 |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Giving information about course content and syllabus | Related literature |
| 2 | Introduction to oncology nursing | Related literature |
| 3 | Roles and responsibilities of the oncology nurse | Related literature |
| 4 | Cancer etiology and epidemiology | Related literature |
| 5 | Cancer prevention | Related literature |
| 6 | Diagnostic approaches in cancer | Related literature |
| 7 |
Radiotherapy treatment in cancer patients,
chemotherapy treatment in cancer patients |
Related literature |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Complementary treatment in cancer patients | Related literature |
| 10 | Symptom management in cancer patients | Related literature |
| 11 | Hematological toxicity and symptom management in cancer patients | Related literature |
| 12 | Cancer patients and symptom management | Related literature |
| 13 |
Skin toxicities and symptom management in cancer patients
Symptom management and quality of life |
Related literature |
| 14 | Psychological problems and symptom management in cancer patients | Related literature |
| 15 |
General course evaluation
Final exam |
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Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook |
1. World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Cancer Report,
http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/ 9789283204237_eng_p1-104.pdf, 2. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Sağlık Bakanlığı Sağlık İstatistikleri yıllığı http://www.tusak.saglik.gov.tr/saglik_istatistikleri_yilligi_2010.pdf, 3. Can G. Onkoloji Hemşireliğinde Kanıta Dayalı Bakım, 2010 İstanbul Konsensusu, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri Ltd. Şti, İstanbul 2010. 4. Kurt S. (2008). Kanserli hastalarda semptom kontrolünün değerlendirilmesi. T.Ü. Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Hemşirelik Anabilim Dalı İç Hastalıkları Hemşireliği yüksek Lisans Tezi, Edirne. 5. Aydıner A, Can G. Akciğer Kanserinde Tedavi ve Bakım, İpomet Matbaacılık San ve Tic. Ltd Şti, İstanbul 2010. 6. Can G, Enç N, Akkaya S. Onkoloji Hemşireliğinde Kanıta Dayalı Semptom Yönetimi Konsensus'07, 3P-Pharma Publication Planning, Mavi İletişim Danışmanlık AŞ Medikal Yayıncılık, İstanbul 2008. 7. Can G. Onkoloji Hemşireliğinde Kanıta Dayalı Semptom Yönetimi, 3P-Pharma Publication Planning, Mavi İletişim Danışmanlık AŞ Medikal Yayıncılık, 2007 8. Kanser Kemoterapi Rehberi ve Uygulamaya Yönelik Öneriler. Çev. G Can, Çev. Ed. Z Durna, A Aydıner, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri 2003. 9. Topuz E, Aydıner A, Karadeniz AN. Klinik Onkoloji, İstanbul Üniversitesi Onkoloji Enstitüsü Yayınları, ISBN 975-404-580-1, İstanbul 2000. 10. Topuz E. Kanserde Alternatif ve Tamamlayıcı Tıp (Bilimsel Yaklaşım), İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul 2005. 11. Smeltzer SC, Bare GB, Hinkle JL, Cheever KH. (Eds). Brunner & Suddarths Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. 11th ed. USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2008. |
| Additional Resources |
DATABASE - CLINICAL KEY STUDENT FOUNDATION
DATABASE - NURSING REFERENCE CENTER DATABASE - ELSEVIER CLINICAL SKILLS |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Yeditepe University YULearn |
| Assignments | - |
| Exams | Midterm exam, Final exam |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Midterm exam | 1 | 40 |
| Final exam | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 2 | 100 |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing. | X | |||||
| 2 | It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process. | X | |||||
| 3 | Takes an active role in the health care delivery team. | X | |||||
| 4 | Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation. | X | |||||
| 5 | Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively. | X | |||||
| 6 | Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations. | X | |||||
| 7 | Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 8 | Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research. | X | |||||
| 9 | Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice. | X | |||||
| 10 | Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems. | X | |||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | ||||||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
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| Duration of Course (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 | |||
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, reinforcement) | 15 | 5 | 75 | |||
| Midterm exam | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Final exam | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Total Work Load | 124 | |||||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 4,96 | |||||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | |||||