Information Package / Course Catalogue
Principles and Practices of Elderly Care III
Course Code: YB201
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 8
Credit: 8
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to equip students with the skills to identify basic care needs of elderly individuals and provide appropriate, safe, and ethical care.

Course Content

The patient care process, fluid-electrolyte balance and imbalances, urinary system diseases, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological system disorders, and supportive care practices for elderly individuals. Gaining practical caregiving skills in healthcare institutions.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. İlhami AKSU
Ins. Perihan SARI
Ins. Saniye Seda ÜNSAL
Ins. Tuğba KARAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Identifies the basic care needs of the elderly by assessing their health status.
2.Performs care practices that support the elderly in their activities of daily living.
3.Provides supportive care in cases of fluid-electrolyte imbalance, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, and neurological problems.
4.Acts in accordance with patient safety, hygiene, and ethical principles during the care process.
5.Records observations related to the care process and reports them to the relevant healthcare personnel.
6.Provides basic information about the care process to the elderly and their families.
7.Contributes to the care process in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Internal and Surgical Diseases Nursing. [Medical-Surgical Nursing]. Eds: Hogan M, Dentlinger N, Ramdin V., Çelik S, Yeşilbalkan ÖU., Ed., Nobel Academic Publishing Education Consultancy Tic. Ltd. Ltd. Translation from the 3rd Edition, ANKARA, 2015
2.Durna, Z (Ed.) (2012), Chronic Diseases and Care. Istanbul: Nobel Medicine Bookstores
3.Akdemir, N., Birol, L., (2011), Internal Medicine and Nursing Care, Ankara: System Ofset
4.Akbayrak N, Hatipoğlu S, Şenel N. (translated ed.), Dirksen SR, Lewis SM, Heitkemper MM. Clinical Guide in the Care of Internal and Surgical Diseases. (1st Edition), Damla Matbaacılık, Ankara 2007.
5.Dursun S., İlhan S.E., Özhan F., Batmaz M., Özdilli K., Alpay Ş.E. , Bahçecik N. ; Principles and Practices in Nursing Care (Editor: Prof. Dr. Necmiye Sabuncu): Alter Publications 2011, Istanbul
6.Sayıner F.D. (Edt.). Elderly Care Principles and Practices. Anatolian University. Eskisehir, 2018.
7.Göger S. Kayayaşlı G. Elderly Care Principles and Practices. Istanbul University Open and Distance Education Faculty Publications
8.Babadağ K., Aştı T.A. Nursing Principles Practice Guide. 2nd edition. Istanbul Medical Bookstore. 2012.
9.Öztürk N., Balmumcu A., Sungur E. (Ed.), (2021). Home Patient Care Principles and Practices – I. 1 bs. Ankara: Academician Bookstore.
10.Öztürk N., Balmumcu A., Sungur E. (Ed.), (2021). Home Patient Care Principles and Practices – II. 1 bs. Ankara: Academician Bookstore.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
The Patient Care Process & Health institutions application
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
The Patient Care Process & Health institutions application
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Fluid-Electrolyte Balance and Disorders & Health institutions application
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Fluid-Electrolyte Balance and Disorders & Health institutions application
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Urinary SystemDiseases and Care Practices & Health institutions application
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Urinary SystemDiseases and Care Practices & Health institutions application
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm - Peer review Case study & Health institutions application
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of exam questions& Respiratory System Diseases and Care Practices & Health institutions application
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Respiratory System Diseases and Care Practices & Health institutions application
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Cardiovascular System Diseases and Care Practices & Health institutions application
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Cardiovascular System Diseases and Care Practices & Health institutions application
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Peer review Case study & Health institutions application
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Neurological System Diseases and Care Practices & Health institutions application
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Neurological System Diseases and Care Practices & Health institutions application
Week 15 - Theoretical & Practice
Peer review Case study & Health institutions application
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Practice1%20
Assignment Examination4%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory152490
Lecture - Practice1088
Practice Examination1819
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)121
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026