PALLIATIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY

SHMY262

Course Code: SHMY262
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 3

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explain the fundamental concepts, principles, and ethical and legal dimensions of palliative care for the elderly and evaluate the scope of palliative care from a holistic perspective.
Plan the care process for the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of elderly patients and their families who require palliative care and implement appropriate support and coping strategies during the grieving process.
Implement appropriate methods for terminally ill patients and symptom management, evaluate the care process, and make necessary adjustments.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course aims to provide knowledge and skills related to the fundamental principles and concepts of palliative care in older adults, with a focus on terminal care and symptom management. The course addresses holistic care planning and implementation for older patients and their families by considering physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, as well as providing support during the bereavement process.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Definition, goals, and scope of palliative care
2^nd Week	Aging process and geriatric syndromes
3^rd Week	Pain assessment and management in older adults
4^th Week	Symptom management I
5^th Week	Symptom management II
6^th Week	Nutrition and hydration management in older adults
7^th Week	Psychosocial and spiritual support
8^th Week	Midterm exam
9^th Week	Ethical principles and decision-making
10^th Week	Cultural and spiritual care
11^th Week	Support for family members and caregivers
12^th Week	Multidisciplinary palliative care team
13^th Week	Communication skills
14^th Week	Palliative care models (home, institution, hospital)
15^th Week	Public holiday
16^th Week	General review and end-of-course evaluation

Recommended or Required Reading

Fadıloğlu, Ç., & Yıldırım, Y. (Ed.). (2019). Palyatif bakım: Semptom yönetimi ve yaşam sonu bakım. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Morrison, R. S., & Meier, D. E. (2019). Geriatric palliative care. New York: Oxford University Press.
MacLeod, R. D., & Van den Block, L. (Ed.). (2023). Textbook of palliative care. Cham: Springer.
Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. (2020). Palyatif bakım hemşireliği. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	1	10
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	20	20
Course hours	14	2	28
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	40	40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	1	5	5
Total Work Load			95
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3.16
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15
K16