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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

NUR046

Course Name:

Paliative Care Nursing

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. MERYEM ERCEYLAN

Course Lecturer(s):

MERYEM ERCEYLAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In this course, it is aimed for students to know the purpose, philosophy and principles of palliative care, the roles and responsibilities of the palliative care team and nurse, to identify the palliative care needs of the patient and their family and to create a care plan during the nursing process.
Course Content:	This course contains topics related to the level, importance, and structure of palliative care in the worldwide, its ethical and legal aspects, the assessment and management of the needs of palliative care patients and their families, and the provision of individual and holistic nursing care

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) At the end of this course, the students will be able to: Explain the concept, purpose and principles of palliative care.
2) Explain the legal rights and responsibilities of palliative care nurses.
3) Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the palliative care team.
4) Plan evidence-based nursing care for symptom control in palliative care.
5) Knows the ethical and legal issues regarding palliative care.
6) Identify the needs of palliative care patients and their families by considering a holistic approach, and manage nursing care.
7) Explain the importance of values, culture, and beliefs in communication with palliative care patients and their families.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course, Purpose, Philosophy and Principles of Palliative Care	Yıldırım Y, Fadıllıoğlu Ç. Palyatif Bakım Semptom Yönetimi ve Yaşam Sonu Bakım, Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2017, 1. Baskı. Akçakaya A. (Ed.), Başıbüyük M, Aydoğdu İ, Uysal M.A. (Yrd. Ed.) (2019). Palyatif Bakım ve Tıp, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri. Emanuel LL, Librach SL. (2011) Palliative Care: Core Skills and Clinical Competencies, Saunders; 2nd edition.
2)	Multidiciplinary Apporach, Roles and Responsibilities of Team Members in Palliative Care	Akçakaya A. (Ed.), Başıbüyük M, Aydoğdu İ, Uysal M.A. (Yrd. Ed.) (2019). Palyatif Bakım ve Tıp, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri. Matzo,M., Sherman, D.W. (Editor), (2018). Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life, Springer Publishing Digital Access,Fifth Edition.
3)	End-Of-Life Care and Hospice Advance Care Planning	Yıldırım Y, Fadıllıoğlu Ç. Palyatif Bakım Semptom Yönetimi ve Yaşam Sonu Bakım, Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2017, 1. Baskı. Akçakaya A. (Ed.), Başıbüyük M, Aydoğdu İ, Uysal M.A. (Yrd. Ed.) (2019). Palyatif Bakım ve Tıp, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri. Matzo,M., Sherman, D.W. (Editor), (2018). Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life, Springer Publishing Digital Access, Fifth Edition.
4)	Palliative Care Experience in the United States	Emanuel LL, Librach SL. (2011) Palliative Care: Core Skills and Clinical Competencies, Saunders; 2nd edition.
5)	Global Palliative Care Education	Uslu, F. Ş., Terzioğlu, F. (2015). Dünyada ve Türkiye’de Palyatif Bakım Eğitimi ve Örgütlenmesi, Cumhuriyet Hemşirelik Dergisi; 4(2): 81-90.
6)	Symptom Management in Palliative Care-I	Can G. (Ed.), Kanser Hastasında Kanıta Dayalı Palyatif Bakım, Konsensus 2017, İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. Emanuel LL, Librach SL. (2011) Palliative Care: Core Skills and Clinical Competencies, Saunders; 2nd edition.
7)	Symptom Management in Palliative Care-II	Can G. (Ed.), Kanser Hastasında Kanıta Dayalı Palyatif Bakım, Konsensus 2017, İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. Emanuel LL, Librach SL. (2011) Palliative Care: Core Skills and Clinical Competencies, Saunders; 2nd edition.
8)	Symptom Management in Palliative Care-III	Can G. (Ed.), Kanser Hastasında Kanıta Dayalı Palyatif Bakım, Konsensus 2017, İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. Emanuel LL, Librach SL. (2011) Palliative Care: Core Skills and Clinical Competencies, Saunders; 2nd edition.
9)	Symptom Management in Palliative Care-IV	Can G. (Ed.), Kanser Hastasında Kanıta Dayalı Palyatif Bakım, Konsensus 2017, İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. Emanuel LL, Librach SL. (2011) Palliative Care: Core Skills and Clinical Competencies, Saunders; 2nd edition.
10)	Communication in Palliative Care	Matzo,M., Sherman, D.W. (Editor), (2018). Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life, Springer Publishing Digital Access, Fifth Edition.
11)	Ethical and Legal Aspects of Palliative Care	Matzo,M., Sherman, D.W. (Editor), (2018). Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life, Springer Publishing Digital Access, Fifth Edition.
12)	Film Watching – Criticism	Emanuel LL, Librach SL. (2011) Palliative Care: Core Skills and Clinical Competencies, Saunders; 2nd edition. Matzo,M., Sherman, D.W. (Editor), (2018). Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life, Springer Publishing Digital Access, Fifth Edition.
13)	Care Burden of Caregivers of Palliative Patients	Matzo,M., Sherman, D.W. (Editor), (2018). Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life, Springer Publishing Digital Access, Fifth Edition
14)	Loss, Grief and Bereavement	Matzo,M., Sherman, D.W. (Editor), (2018). Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life, Springer Publishing Digital Access, Fifth Edition.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Yıldırım Y, Fadıllıoğlu Ç. Palyatif Bakım Semptom Yönetimi ve Yaşam Sonu Bakım, Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2017, 1. Baskı.
Akçakaya A. (Ed.), Başıbüyük M, Aydoğdu İ, Uysal M.A. (Yrd. Ed.) (2019). Palyatif Bakım ve Tıp, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri.
Kahveci, K. ve Döger, C. (Eds.). (2019). Palyatif Bakımın Temelleri, Akademisyen Kitabevi.

References:

Can G. (Ed.), Kanser Hastasında Kanıta Dayalı Palyatif Bakım, Konsensus 2017, İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Emanuel LL, Librach SL. (2011) Palliative Care: Core Skills and Clinical Competencies, Saunders; 2nd edition.
Matzo,M., Sherman, D.W. (Editor), (2018). Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life, Springer Publishing Digital Access, Fifth Edition.
Uslu, F. Ş., Terzioğlu, F. (2015). Dünyada ve Türkiye’de Palyatif Bakım Eğitimi ve Örgütlenmesi, Cumhuriyet Hemşirelik Dergisi; 4(2): 81-90.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2)	Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3)	Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4)	Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5)	Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6)	Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7)	Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8)	Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9)	Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10)	Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Midterms	1	32
Final	1	40
Total Workload		128