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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Describe the common types of cancer in children.
2.Know the treatment of childhood cancer.
3.Abilitiy to plan the nursing care of children with cancer and their families.
4.Discuss the impact of cancer in children and families.
5.Understand importance of psycho social support in diagnosis of cancer in children
6.Ability to plan holistic care to children and families in the terminal stage.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Brown R.T., Comprehensive Handbook of Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease: A Biopsychosocial Approach, Oxford University Press, 2006.
2.Gibson F., Soanes L. Children and Young People. John Wiley Sons Ltd., 2008.
3.Foley K.M., Gelband H. Improving Palliative Care For Cancer, National Academy Press 2001.
4.Pizzo P.A., Poplack D.G., Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology, 6th Ed, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2001.
5.Çavuşoğlu H. Çocuk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Cilt 1-2. Dizgi Baskı, Ankara, 2004.
6.Keene N, Hobbie W, Ruccione K. Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future (Childhood Cancer Guides), 2nd Ed, Patient Centered Guides, 2006.
7.Cancer Nursing, European Journal Of Cancer Care, Oncology Nursing Forum, Seminars İn Oncology Nursing, Journal Of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, Clinical Journal Of Oncology Nursing, Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing
8.Ochiltree, A. (2022). The Role of Child Life Specialists in Transitioning Patients With Sickle Cell Disease From Pediatric Care to Adult Management. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
9.Poku, B. (2020). Understanding fatigue experiences of adolescents with sickle cell anaemia in Ghana: A constructivist grounded theory study. The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
10.AÇIKGÖZ, A., YILDIZ, S., ÇAKIRLI, M., & YİĞİT, D. (Eds.). (2022). Sağlıklı ve Hasta Çocuk Ebeveynlerine Eğitimler. Akademisyen Kitabevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Cancer Development Process (Onkogenezis)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Epidemiology Of Childhood Cancer Incidence İn Childhood and Common Cancer Types and Features
Week 3 - Theoretical
Common Childhood Cancer Types And Features (Continued)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Treatment Of Childhood Cancer
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nursing Care Of Childhood Cancer
Week 6 - Theoretical
Children Bone Marrow / Stem Cell Transplant and Nursing Care
Week 7 - Theoretical
Psychosocial Approach To Diagnosed With Cancer Children and Families
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cancer Effects To Families Of Children
Week 9 - Theoretical
Hope To Children With Cancer Body Image and Children With Cancer
Week 10 - Theoretical
Terminal Period Approaches To Cancer Child and Family
Week 11 - Theoretical
Terminal Period Approach To Child and Family Cancer (Continued)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Finished Treatment Of Cancer Patients Care / Follow-Up
Week 13 - Theoretical
Childhood Cancer Oncologic Emergencies and Approaches
Week 14 - Theoretical
Communication With Cancer Patients Breaking Bad News
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Assignment1426
Term Project1628
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026