This course covers the basic concepts in oncology nursing, the roles and responsibilities of the oncology nurse, the etiology and epidemiology of cancer, the diagnosis of cancer patient, the use of different treatment methods and the effective nursing interventions in the management of side effects.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes |
Program
Outcomes |
Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Defines the basic concepts of oncology nursing. | 1,2,3 | 1,3,4,5,6,25 | 1,2,3 |
| Understands the importance of risk factors, prevention and early diagnosis in cancer. | 1,2,3,4 | 1,3,4,25 | 1,2,3 |
| Understands the role and responsibilities of nurses in cancer treatment methods (chemotherapy, radiotherapy). | 5,6,7 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,25 | 1,2,3 |
| Comprehends symptom control in oncology nursing. | 5,6,7,8,9,10 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,25 | 1,2,3 |
| Comprehends the care practices of all systems in oncology nursing. | 5,6,7,8,9,10 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,25 | 1,2,3,20 |
| Comprehends care practices for psychological problems in oncology nursing. | 5,6,7,8,9,10 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,25 | 1,2,3,20 |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 |
Giving information about course content and syllabus
Oncology Nursing Introduction |
Related literature |
| 2 | Professional Dimension in Oncology Nursing | Related literature |
| 3 | Cancer Etiology and Epidemiology | Related literature |
| 4 | Cancer Prevention | Related literature |
| 5 | Diagnosis and Treatment in Cancer | Related literature |
| 6 | Safe Treatment Practice in Cancer | Related literature |
| 7 | MIDTERM | Related literature |
| 8 | Symptom Management and Quality of Life in Cancer I | Related literature |
| 9 | Symptom Management and Quality of Life in Cancer II | Related literature |
| 10 | Supportive Treatments and Applications in Cancer | Related literature |
| 11 | Approach to the Patient and Family in the Cancer Process | Related literature |
| 12 | Planning Patient Care in the Cancer Process | Related literature |
| 13 | Life After Cancer | Related literature |
| 14 | Course evaluation | Related literature |
| 15 | Final Exam | |
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. Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Health Statistics yearbook http://www.tusak.saglik.gov.tr/saglik_istatistikleri_yilligi_2010.pdf, 3. Can G. Evidence-Based Care in Oncology Nursing, 2010 Istanbul Consensus, Nobel Medicine Bookstores Ltd. Sti, Istanbul 2010. 4. Kurt S. (2008). Evaluation of symptom control in cancer patients. T.U. Health Graduate School of Sciences, Department of Nursing, Internal Medicine Nursing Master's Thesis, Edirne. 5. Aydıner A, Can G. Treatment and Care in Lung Cancer, İpomet Matbaacılık San ve Tic. Ltd Sti, Istanbul 2010. |
| Additional Resources |
6. Can G, Enç N, Akkaya S. Evidence-Based Symptom Management in Oncology Nursing
Konsensus'07, 3P-Pharma Publication Planning, Mavi İletişim Danışmanlık AŞ Medikal Publishing, Istanbul 2008. 7. Can G. Evidence-Based Symptom Management in Oncology Nursing, 3P-Pharma Publication Planning, Mavi İletişim Danışmanlık AŞ Medical Publishing, 2007 8. Cancer Chemotherapy Guide and Recommendations for Practice. trans. G Can, Trans. Ed. Z. Durna, A Aydıner, Nobel Medicine Bookstores 2003. 9. Topuz E, Aydıner A, Karadeniz AN. Clinical Oncology, Istanbul University Oncology Institute Publications, ISBN 975-404-580-1, Istanbul 2000. 10. Topuz E. Alternative and Complementary Medicine in Cancer (Scientific Approach), İletişim Publications, Istanbul 2005. 11. Smeltzer SC, Bare GB, Hinkle JL, Cheever KH. (Eds). Brunner & Suddarth?s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. 11th ed. USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins;2008. |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Photocopy, related presentations, book chapters |
| Assignments | Course presentations |
| Exams | Performance evaluation, final exam, student presentations |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-term | 1 | 40 |
| Final exam | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 2 | 100 |
| Ratio of the Final to Success | 40 | |
| Ratio of Year to Success | 60 | |
| 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) |
| Duration of Course (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, reinforcement) | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid Project | 1 | 15 | 20 |
| Final Project | 1 | 25 | 30 |
| Total Work Load | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 4,8 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||