Information Package / Course Catalogue
Care in Neurological Diseases
Course Code: YB213
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

It is aimed to explain basic conceptual information about neurological diseases common in elderly individuals and to gain knowledge and skills about caring for elderly individuals with these diseases.

Course Content

Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System I, Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System II, Diagnostic Methods in Neurological Diseases, Diagnostic Methods in Neurological Diseases II, Neurological Changes in Old Age, Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Evidence-Based Practices in Home Care of Neurological Patients

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Perihan SARI
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system at a basic level.
2.Knows diagnostic methods in neurological diseases
3.Explains the neurological changes seen in old age.
4.Explains the diseases that occur in the neurological system and how to provide appropriate care for these diseases.
5.Knows the practices in home care of neurological patients.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Karadakovan A: Sinir sistemi Hastalıkları. İç: Karadakovan A, Aslan FE, (editörler). Dahili ve Cerrahi Hastalıklarda Bakım, 4. Baskı, Ankara, Akademisyen Kitapevi, 2017, ss.1140-1151.
2.Tülek Z: Nörolojik sistem ve hastalıkları. İç: Enç N. (editör). İç Hastalıkları Hemşireliği, İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitapevi, 2014, ss.293-299.
3.Durna Z, (editör). Kronik Hastalıklar ve Bakım, İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitapevi, 2012.
4.Er K. Yaşlılarda Nörolojik Hastalıklar ve Rehabilitasyonu. İstanbul Üniversitesi Açık ve Uzaktan Eğitim Fakültesi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System I
Week 2 - Theoretical
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System II
Week 3 - Theoretical
Evaluation in Neurological Diseases I
Week 4 - Theoretical
Evaluation in Neurological Diseases II
Week 5 - Theoretical
Neurological Changes Seen in Old Age
Week 6 - Theoretical
Stroke and care of stroke patients
Week 7 - Theoretical
Midterm& Parkinson's Disease
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sınav sorularının değerlendirilmesi & Multiple Sclerosis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Movement Disorders
Week 10 - Theoretical
Memory and Cognitive Functions in the Elderly, Cognitive Disorders-I
Week 11 - Theoretical
Memory and Cognitive Functions in the Elderly, Cognitive Disorders-II
Week 12 - Theoretical
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Spinal Cord Injuries-I
Week 14 - Theoretical
Spinal Cord Injuries-II
Week 15 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the Course
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory152260
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)79
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026