Information Package

Program of Psychology (English 30%)

PSİ466

PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY

Course Code
PSİ466
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. They can explain the theoretical knowledge in the field of psycho-oncology.
  2. They can interpret the effects of cancer in terms of patients and their relatives.
  3. They can compare the methods of intervening in the problems experienced by patients diagnosed with cancer.
  4. They can criticize different care processes of cancer patients.
  5. They may associate cancer and other related neurological and psychological disorders.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide detailed information in the field of health psychology and psycho-oncology. Within the scope of this course, students acquire basic information about health psychology and then have information about the effects of a cancer diagnosis on patients and their relatives. At the end of the course, students get an idea about how to cope with the stress and psychological problems experienced by patients after a cancer diagnosis.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is Health Psychology?
2nd Week Stress
3rd Week Behavioral and Psychological Factors in Cancer Risk
4th Week Management of symptoms: Pain
5th Week Management of symptoms: Fatigue and Vomiting
6th Week Sexuality and Cancer
7th Week Sleep and Cancer
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Palliative Care
10th Week Hospice and Home Care
11th Week Delirium
12th Week Psychological Screening for Cancer Patients
13th Week Principles of Psychotherapy for Cancer Patients
14th Week Impact of cancer on Caregivers
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingHolland, J., Breitbart, W., & Jacobsen, P. (2010). (eds). Psycho-oncology. Oxford University Press
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 4 4 16
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 20 20
Total Work Load179
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.96
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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