Dentistry
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:

Fall

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) 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
Homework Assignments	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100