Information Package / Course Catalogue
Chronic Diseases
Course Code: DY011
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is to provide students with information about chronic diseases.

Course Content

.Can explain the diagnosis, course and treatment processes of chronic diseases. Can analyze risk factors in chronic diseases and develop preventive approaches. Can plan and monitor patient care in chronic diseases. Can take an active role in multidisciplinary teamwork. Can provide education and consultancy to increase the quality of life of individuals living with chronic diseases.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Can explain the diagnosis, course and treatment processes of chronic diseases
2.2. Can analyze risk factors in chronic diseases and develop preventive approaches
3.3. Can plan and monitor patient care in chronic diseases.
4.4. Can take an active role in multidisciplinary teamwork
5.5. Can provide education and consultancy to increase the quality of life of individuals living with chronic diseases.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. "Chronic Diseases and Care Management" - Editor: Prof. Dr. Ülkü Yılmaz, Assist. Prof. Tuba Günay
2.2. "Chronic Diseases: Basic Principles and Management" - Author: Dr. Cemil Arslan
3.3. "Chronic Diseases and Rehabilitation" - Editor: Prof. Dr. Kenan Yarar
4.4. "Chronic Diseases: Nursing Approaches" - Editor: Prof. Dr. Nuran Öztürk, Prof. Dr. Adile Çakır
5.5. "Chronic Diseases and Psychosocial Effects" - Editor: Prof. Dr. Haydar Sur
6.6. "New Approaches in Health and Chronic Diseases" - Editor: Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ünal
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of chronic disease
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cardiovascular Diseases
Week 3 - Theoretical
Diabetes Mellitus
Week 4 - Theoretical
Chronic Respiratory Diseases
Week 5 - Theoretical
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cancer and Chronicity
Week 7 - Theoretical
Musculoskeletal System Diseases
Week 8 - Theoretical
Neurological Chronic Diseases
Week 9 - Theoretical
Psychiatric Chronic Diseases
Week 10 - Theoretical
Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Week 11 - Theoretical
Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Diseases
Week 12 - Theoretical
Health Education in Chronic Diseases
Week 13 - Theoretical
Health Policies and Public Health in Chronic Diseases
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Review and Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment1101
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
1
5
3
2
3
OÇ-2
1
5
3
2
3
OÇ-3
1
5
3
2
3
OÇ-4
1
5
3
2
3
OÇ-5
1
5
3
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026