Information Package / Course Catalogue
Chronic Diseases and Treatments
Course Code: EHB104
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To analyze the reflection of changes in population and disease structure in the health care system and to acquire necessary knowledge and skills for long-term care services management

Course Content

Definition, scope and importance of long-term care services; Developments that increase the importance of long-term care; Long-term care services in our country and in the world; Long-term care service staff; Long - term care institutions

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ayça BALMUMCU
Learning Outcomes
1.Define the definition, characteristics and stages of chronic diseases.
2.To understand the importance of team approach in long term care services.
3.To have knowledge about the changes observed in population structure and disease structure in the world and in our country.
4.To have the knowledge and skills required for long-term care services and maintenance management.
5.To plan and apply appropriate care for the chronic disease defined.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and scope of long-term care services
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition and characteristics of chronic diseases and the most common chronic diseases in the world and in Turkey.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Changes in population and disease structure to the country's health system
Week 4 - Theoretical
Endocrine System Diseases and Care
Week 5 - Theoretical
Metabolic Diseases and Care
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cardiovascular System Diseases and Care
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cardiovascular System Diseases and Care (Continued)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Respiratory Diseases and Care/MİDTERM
Week 9 - Theoretical
Respiratory Diseases and Care
Week 10 - Theoretical
Urinary System Diseases and Care
Week 11 - Theoretical
Digestive System Diseases and Care
Week 12 - Theoretical
Neurological System Diseases and Care
Week 13 - Theoretical
Joint Connective Tissue Diseases and Care
Week 14 - Theoretical
Immune System Diseases and care
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142484
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026