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Course Code: 
NHS 354
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Free Elective
Theoric: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
The aim of the course is to train qualified and conscious nurses about home care nurses, to discuss the practices of nursing interventions, to contribute to the production of professional practices and scientific information about home care patients.
Course Content: 

Members of the home care team (nurse, physician, physical therapist, dietician, social worker, psychologist), roles and responsibilities of home care nurse, comprehensive assessment in home care (physical and psychosocial assessment of the client, family assessment, safety/environmental assessment), acute, post-acute, rehabilitative and long-term home care, home care for different patient groups, special issues in home care (infusion therapy, postpartum maternal and child care, care of mentally disordered patient, hospice and palliative care, complementary therapies), management of unexpected and emergency situations in home settings, communication strategies with the patient and family members, health education and consultation in home settings, documentation, caring for the family members, legal and ethical issues in home care.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 11. Brain storming 24. Video demonstration 25. Book and resource sharing
Course Evaluation Methods: 
1. Midterm 2. Final exam

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Evaluation Methods

Will be able to explain the basic concepts of home care.

1,2,3

1,2,3,11,24,25

1,2

Knows the history and development process of Home Care Nursing.

1,2,3

1,2,3,11,24,25

1,2

Knows the duties and responsibilities of nurses in home care services.

1,2,3

1,2,3,11,24,25

1,2

To determine the needs of the individual, family and society for home care services.

1,2,3

1,2,3,11,24,25

1,2

Provides home care consultancy.

1,2,3

1,2,3,11,24,25

1,2

To dominant in the follow-up and safety of the patient receiving home care.

1,2,3

1,2,3,11,24,25

1,2

 

Course Flow

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Giving information about course content and syllabus

Related literature

2

Definition of home care and basic concepts

Related literature

3

Roles and responsibilities of the home care nurse

Related literature

4

Scope of home care service

Related literature

5

Acute, post-acute, rehabilitative and long-term home care services for different patient groups I

Related literature

6

Acute, post-acute, rehabilitative and long-term home care services for different patient groups II

Related literature

7

Acute, post-acute, rehabilitative and long-term home care services for different patient groups III

Related literature

8

Midterm exam

 

9

First aid at home

Related literature

10

Complementary health practices in home care

Related literature

11

Communication with patients and family members

Related literature

12

Legal and ethical dimensions of home care

Related literature

13

Hospice and palliative care

Related literature

14

Course Evaluation

 

Related literature

15

Final Exam

 

 

Recommended Sources

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Giving information about course content and syllabus

Related literature

2

Definition of home care and basic concepts

Related literature

3

Roles and responsibilities of the home care nurse

Related literature

4

Scope of home care service

Related literature

5

Acute, post-acute, rehabilitative and long-term home care services for different patient groups I

Related literature

6

Acute, post-acute, rehabilitative and long-term home care services for different patient groups II

Related literature

7

Acute, post-acute, rehabilitative and long-term home care services for different patient groups III

Related literature

8

Midterm exam

 

9

First aid at home

Related literature

10

Complementary health practices in home care

Related literature

11

Communication with patients and family members

Related literature

12

Legal and ethical dimensions of home care

Related literature

13

Hospice and palliative care

Related literature

14

Course Evaluation

 

Related literature

15

Final Exam

 

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING 

Documents

Yeditepe University YULearn

Assignments

-

Exams

Midterm exam, Final exam

 

Assessment

EVALUATION SYSTEM

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 OUTCOMES

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)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

15

3

45

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

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

 
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