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Program of Elderly Care

YB111

CHRONIC DISEASES IN ELDERLY

Course Code
YB111
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Defines the concepts of old age and aging, and explains the aging process in Türkiye and the world.
  2. Defines chronic diseases common in older individuals and explains the causes and risk factors of these diseases.
  3. Evaluates the physiological and functional effects of chronic diseases on elderly individuals.
  4. Explains the complications and care needs of elderly individuals due to chronic diseases.
  5. Plans and implements appropriate care measures to protect the fluid-electrolyte balance and general health of elderly individuals.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the concept of chronic disease, care and care models in chronic diseases, common chronic diseases in older adults, and basic information on care practices for these diseases.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Course, Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
2nd Week The Concept of Older Adults and Aging in Türkiye and Worldwide
3rd Week Definition and Characteristics of Chronic Diseases in Older Adults
4th Week Heart Failure
5th Week Coronary Artery Disease
6th Week Hypertension
7th Week Chronic Kidney Failure
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and Imbalance
10th Week Diabetes Mellitus
11th Week Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
12th Week Rheumatic Diseases
13th Week Cancer
14th Week Neurological Diseases
15th Week Assignment Presentations
Recommended or Required Reading1.Akça Ay F. (Ed) (2022). Sağlık Uygulamalarında Temel Kavramlar ve Beceriler.8. Baskı. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
2.Karadakovan A, Eti Aslan F.(2022). Dahili ve Cerrahi Hastalıklarda Bakım. 6. Baskı. Akademisyen Kitabevi, Ankara.
3.Aslan, D., Gökçe Kutsal, Y. (2017). Güncel Geriatri El Kitabı, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
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 30 30
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 13 13
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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