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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:

EBE019

Course Name:

Gynecological Cancers

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

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:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Araş. Gör. ELİF BALKAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Orkun Gurbuz

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to give comprehensive theoretical information about the roles and responsibilities of the midwife in gynecological cancers, to identify physical and psychosocial health problems specific to gynecological cancer patients, to solve the problems identified in the light of new developments and to develop a health care plan.

Course Content:

Risk, prevention and screening strategies in gynecological cancers, prevention and screening strategies, Current diagnosis and treatment approaches in gynecological oncology factor patients, evidence sciences and nursing care, Gynecological oncology and quality of life, Clinical features and screening strategies in gynecological cancer patients, Treatment methods in gynecological oncology factors Psychosocial care needs of gynecological oncology patients and their families, Palliative care in gynecological cancers, Complementary and alternative therapies in gynecological oncology, Vulva-vaginal cancer and nursing, Cervical cancer and nursing, Uterine cancer and Tuba-ovarian cancer nursing, Pregnancy and cancers, Chemotherapy and radiotherapy Care strategies for symptom management and symptom classification.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines the roles and responsibilities of the midwife in gynecological cancer.
2) Determines the needs of patients with gynecological cancer and plans midwifery care based on evidence, evaluates care outcomes.
3) Follows innovations in symptom management in gynecological cancers
4) Defines the midwifery practices related to diagnosis, treatment, care, end-of-life care stages of gynecological cancer patients and their families.
5) Knows preventive practices against gynecological cancers and raises awareness of the society

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course, introduction of the course
2)	Risk factors, prevention and screening strategies in gynecological cancers
3)	Classic guidelines and standards in gynecological oncology nursing
4)	Current diagnosis and treatment approaches, evidence-based practices, midwifery care in gynecological cancer patients
5)	Gynecological oncology and quality of life
6)	Sexual dysfunctions and treatment approach in gynecological cancer patients
7)	Psychosocial care needs of the gynecological cancer patient and her family
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Palliative care in gynecological cancers
10)	Complementary and alternative therapies in gynecological oncology
11)	Vulva-vaginal cancers, Cervical cancer and midwifery approach
12)	Uterine cancer and midwifery approach
13)	Pregnancy and cancers
14)	Cryopreservation with gynecological oncologic patients
15)	Overwiev
16)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Taşkın L. Doğum ve Kadın Hastalıkları Hemşireliği, VI.Baskı, Ankara, 2005. 2. Alexander L L , Larosa J H, Bader H.,Garfield S., Alexander W J. Understanding and Preventing Cardiovasküler Disease and Canser. New Dimensions İn Women’s Health. 2010. Fifth Edition. 3. O’Conner V, “Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health” Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2002
References:	Ayhan A., Durukan T.,Günalp S., Gürkan T.Öderoğlu S.L.,Yaralı L.Yüce K.Temel Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum Bilgisi.Güneş Tıp Kitapevi.2. Baskı. .(2008)Şirin, A & Kavlak O Kadın Sağlığı, Bedray Yayıncılık, , İstanbul, 2008.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.	3	3	3	3	3
2) Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.	1	1	1	1	1
3) In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.	2	2	1	2	2
4) They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.	2	1	1	1	1
5) Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.	2	2	2	2	2
6) To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.	3	3	3	3	3
7) It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.	3	3	2	2	3
8) Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.	3	3	3	3	3
9) It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.	1	1	1	1	1
10) It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.	3	3	3	3	3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.	1
2)	Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.	1
3)	In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.	2
4)	They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.	2
5)	Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.	2
6)	To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.	3
7)	It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.	3
8)	Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.	2
9)	It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.	2
10)	It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	3	6
Presentations / Seminar	11	55
Homework Assignments	14	28
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		121