Information Package / Course Catalogue
Intercultural Approach to Care
Course Code: HB131
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

To train sensitive care personnel with high awareness who can discuss the integration of cultural competence into patient care education and practice.

Course Content

Concept of Culture, Characteristics of Culture, Components of Culture, Cultural Characteristics Affecting Health, Basic Concepts in Intercultural Care, Intercultural Health Care, Use of Models in Intercultural Care, Cultural Diversity and Health Practices in Turkey - A Country Example

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Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the definition and characteristics of culture, and defines intercultural care.
2.Farklı kültürlere özgü değerler hakkında veri toplar ve etik ilkeleri dikkate alarak bakım sunar
3.Is knowledgeable about intercultural care models for individuals from different cultures. Provides care based on scientific knowledge in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
4.Plans the individual's care needs regarding transcultural care and administers care in accordance with legal processes.
5.Keeps up with current research on transcultural care models and continuously updates their knowledge.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sevig Ü., Tanriverdi G. Intercultural Nursing. Istanbul Medical Bookstore. 2011
2.Tanrıverdi G. Türkiye’de Kültürel Çeşitlilik ve Geleneksel Sağlık Uygulamaları içinde. (1 bs.). Çanakkale: İstanbul Rating Academy Yayınları.
3.Tanrıverdi G., Birkök M. C., Ülkelerarası Kültürel Farklılıklar ve Kültürlerarası Hemşirelik Yaklaşımları. Çanakkkale: Holistence Publication, ss.401-410, 2023. ISBN:978-625-6942-35-6
4.Tanrıverdi G. (2020). Türkiye’de Farklı Kültürler ve Sağlık Yaklaşımları Sağlık Çalışanlarına Öneriler. Rating Academy Yayınları ISBN:9786257047197
5.Bolsoy N, Sevil Ü (2006). Sağlık-hastalık ve kültür etkileşimi. Atatürk Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Yüksekokulu Dergisi, 9(3): 78-87. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2932
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of Culture
Week 2 - Theoretical
Characteristics of Culture
Week 3 - Theoretical
Components of Culture
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cultural Characteristics Affecting Health
Week 5 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts in Intercultural Care
Week 6 - Theoretical
Intercultural Health Care
Week 7 - Theoretical
Using Models in Intercultural Care
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cultural Diversity and Health Practices in Turkey - A Country Example (midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cultural Diversity and Health Practices in Turkey - A Country Example
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cultural Diversity and Health Practices in Turkey - A Country Example
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cultural Diversity and Health Practices in Turkey - A Country Example
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cultural Diversity and Health Practices in Turkey - A Country Example
Week 13 - Theoretical
Cultural Diversity and Health Practices in Turkey - A Country Example
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cultural Diversity and Health Practices in Turkey - A Country Example
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Presentation1%50
Midterm Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Quiz1415
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)79
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026