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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI262

Course Name:

Complementary Therapies in Symptom Management

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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. NESLİŞAH YAŞAR KARTAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Lecturer Neslişah YAŞAR KARTAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course; To provide students with the ability to develop a care plan for the continuation of recovery and quality of life by controlling the symptoms that develop due to the clinical condition of the individual.
Course Content:	Management and care of the main signs and symptoms of diseases

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to describe the symptoms seen in some acute and chronic diseases that affect adult health.
2) Managing the symptoms of the disease
3) To know the complementary methods in addition to the medical treatment applied for the ongoing symptoms of the individual.
4) Being able to assist the individual and their families in symptom management
5) Define complementary therapies
6) To have knowledge about the application areas of complementary therapies
7) Being able to have information about the problems that may occur during complementary therapy applications

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the course, Getting to know	Read
2)	New Approaches in Symptom Management Complementary Therapies	Read
3)	Relaxation Exercises in symptom management	Read
4)	Breathing Exercises in symptom management	Read
5)	Meditation in symptom management	Read
6)	Aroma Therapy in Symptom Management	Read
7)	Hypnosis in symptom management	Read
8)	Midtearm Exam
9)	Phytotherapy in symptom management	Read
10)	Acupressure in symptom management	Read
11)	Bioenergy in symptom management	Read
12)	Acupuncture in symptom management	Read
13)	Therapeutic touch in symptom management	Read
14)	Massage in symptom management	Read
15)	Reflexology in symptom management	Read
16)	Fınal Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Hoekelman (2004) Bates Fizik Muayene Rehberi (Çev.Ed. H. Özsüt, C. Tetikkurt, S.Vatansever), Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul
2. Dinler Y. Refleksoloji-Ayaklardan vücuda yayılan şifa. İstanbul: Cinius Yayınları; 2015.
3. Tabur H, Başaran EBZ. Refleksolojiye giriş tarihten günümüze uzanan şifa kaynağı. Erman T. (Editör). İstanbul: Ezgi Matbaacılık;2009.
4. Yalçıner B. Dünden bugüne refleksoloji terapi. İstanbul: Volga Yayınları; 2015.
5. Çakıroğlu G. Refleksoloji. İstanbul: Kassandra Yayınları; 2013
6. Bilge A., Uğuryol M, Dülgerler Ş, Yıldız M Tamamlayıcı Tedavileri Kullanmaya Yönelik Tutum Ölçeğinin Geliştirilmesi, Ege Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Fakültesi Dergisi 34(2):55-63.

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
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.
2) Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.
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.
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.
5) Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.
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.
7) It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.
8) Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.
9) It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.
10) It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.

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.	3
2)	Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.	3
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.	3
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.	3
5)	Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.	3
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.	3
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.	2

Assessment & Grading

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