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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI259
Course Name: Life Quality
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University 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: Öğr. Gör. YUNUS EMRE TÜTÜNEKEN
Course Lecturer(s): YUNUS EMRE TÜTÜNEKEN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To teach the concept of quality of life, quality of life in different problems and the effectiveness of quality of life.
Course Content: This course; definition of quality of life, factors affecting quality of life, health-related quality of life, quality of life, emotional state, sleep, the relationship between pain and fatigue, quality of life and activity participation, quality of life and environment, quality of life assessment methods, children, elderly, disabled and It includes the quality of life of chronic patients, opinions about the end of life, quality of life in different groups (field work), interventions to improve the quality of life, review of the literature on the quality of life of different groups, discussion, quality of life in different groups.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Being able to relate quality of life and its relationship with health
2) Explain the relationship between quality of life, emotional state, pain and fatigue.
3) To be able to exemplify the methods of assessing the quality of life
4) Ability to adapt quality of life working principles in age groups

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition of quality of life Ders sunumlarını okumak.
2) Factors affecting quality of life Ders sunumlarını okumak.
3) Health-related quality of life Ders sunumlarını okumak.
4) Relationship between quality of life, emotional state, sleep, pain and fatigue Ders sunumlarını okumak.
5) Quality of life and activity participation Ders sunumlarını okumak.
6) Quality of life and environment Ders sunumlarını okumak.
7) Quality of life assessment methods Ders sunumlarını okumak.
8) Midterm Ders sunumlarını okumak.
9) Child quality of life and current literature Ders sunumlarını okumak.
10) Elderly quality of life and current literature Ders sunumlarını okumak.
11) Disabled quality of life and current literature Ders sunumlarını okumak.
12) Quality of life of chronic patients and current literature end of life care Ders sunumlarını okumak.
13) Interventions to improve quality of life Ders sunumlarını okumak.
14) Interventions to improve quality of life Ders sunumlarını okumak.
15) Final Final
16) Final Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Fiziksel Aktivite ve Yaşam Kalitesi, Alparslan Gazi Aykın, Okur Akademi
References: Fiziksel Aktivite ve Yaşam Kalitesi, Alparslan Gazi Aykın, Okur Akademi

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has basic and up-to-date knowledge in the field of dentistry, follows scientific publications, and applies evidence-based data to his/her professional practice.
2) Knows well and effectively uses devices, tools, and materials specific to diagnosis and treatment in the field of dentistry.
3) Evaluates the knowledge in the field of dentistry critically, integrates it with the knowledge of disciplines in the field of health, uses it by analyzing and synthesizing it.
4) Produces projects related to the field of dentistry, can work with other health disciplines, takes part as a member of the research team and evaluates and reports the results obtained at a scientific level.
5) Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations.
6) Shares, compares, and exchanges dental knowledge with professional colleagues in social and scientific environments in written, verbal, and visual forms.
7) Within the framework of social, scientific, and ethical values including patient privacy, communicates with patients and their relatives, knows all the characteristics of the patient, and recommends the most appropriate treatment with a patient-centered approach.
8) Follows technological developments, participates in national and international studies, and shares and presents own observations, experiences, and research to further advance dental practices.
9) By adopting the principle of lifelong learning throughout the dentistry profession, follows current evidence-based dental knowledge and uses it during his professional practice.
10) During dental practice, in cases such as abuse and addiction, performs the treatment by exhibiting the behaviors required by social ethics and legal rules, and collects and records the relevant data.
11) Uses basic and current knowledge in the field of dentistry during professional practice for the benefit of society within the framework of national values and country realities.
12) In natural disasters and emergency cases, takes the protective measures required by the dentistry profession; performs professional practices that benefit patients and society
13) Generates ideas regarding health policy in dentistry, prioritizes individual and public health, and carries out preventive and therapeutic medical practices within the framework of scientific, ethical, and quality processes.
14) Differentiates the signs and symptoms commonly encountered in the dentistry profession, makes a treatment plan and refers when necessary, and manages diseases and clinical situations regarding their urgency and patient priority.
15) Can assume the leadership responsibility of the team he/she works for, manage it following scientific criteria, and support the professional development of the team.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has basic and up-to-date knowledge in the field of dentistry, follows scientific publications, and applies evidence-based data to his/her professional practice.
2) Knows well and effectively uses devices, tools, and materials specific to diagnosis and treatment in the field of dentistry.
3) Evaluates the knowledge in the field of dentistry critically, integrates it with the knowledge of disciplines in the field of health, uses it by analyzing and synthesizing it.
4) Produces projects related to the field of dentistry, can work with other health disciplines, takes part as a member of the research team and evaluates and reports the results obtained at a scientific level.
5) Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations.
6) Shares, compares, and exchanges dental knowledge with professional colleagues in social and scientific environments in written, verbal, and visual forms.
7) Within the framework of social, scientific, and ethical values including patient privacy, communicates with patients and their relatives, knows all the characteristics of the patient, and recommends the most appropriate treatment with a patient-centered approach.
8) Follows technological developments, participates in national and international studies, and shares and presents own observations, experiences, and research to further advance dental practices.
9) By adopting the principle of lifelong learning throughout the dentistry profession, follows current evidence-based dental knowledge and uses it during his professional practice.
10) During dental practice, in cases such as abuse and addiction, performs the treatment by exhibiting the behaviors required by social ethics and legal rules, and collects and records the relevant data.
11) Uses basic and current knowledge in the field of dentistry during professional practice for the benefit of society within the framework of national values and country realities.
12) In natural disasters and emergency cases, takes the protective measures required by the dentistry profession; performs professional practices that benefit patients and society
13) Generates ideas regarding health policy in dentistry, prioritizes individual and public health, and carries out preventive and therapeutic medical practices within the framework of scientific, ethical, and quality processes.
14) Differentiates the signs and symptoms commonly encountered in the dentistry profession, makes a treatment plan and refers when necessary, and manages diseases and clinical situations regarding their urgency and patient priority.
15) Can assume the leadership responsibility of the team he/she works for, manage it following scientific criteria, and support the professional development of the team.

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 16 48
Field Work 1 2
Presentations / Seminar 7 35
Midterms 4 20
Final 4 20
Total Workload 125