Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Hygenic Principles in the Elderly Care
Course Code: YSB606
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

In this course, will aim to increase knowledge about the experienceneed to be considered in old age with the principles of hygiene of the people working in aged care and general hygiene of aged care home.

Course Content

Hygiene and basic concepts will be explained. General principles of hygiene will be described in aged care home. Healthy nutrition relationship with food hygiene will be discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.By the definition explains the fundamental concepts of hygiene.
2.Understands the principles of general hygiene in nursing homes.
3.Food hygiene and healthy eating explains the relationship.
4.By general definitions explain the basic concepts of hygiene.
5.Staff will explain the basic concepts of hygiene by definition.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Crome P. What's different about older people. Toxicology 2003; 1:192; 49-54
2.Merdol TK, Beyhan Y, Ciğerim N, Sağlam F, Tayfur M, Baş M, DAğ A. 2003. Sanitasyon ve Hijyen Eğitimi. Hatipoğlu Yayınları, Ankara, 2.baskı, 142s.
3.KaradokovanA.Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakımı.Akademisyen Tıp Kitapevi .Ankara 2014
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and properties of the importance of hygiene
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sources of contamination of microorganisms
Week 3 - Theoretical
Hygiene principles I
Week 4 - Theoretical
Hygiene principles II
Week 5 - Theoretical
Personal hygiene in the elderly
Week 6 - Theoretical
important factors affecting hygiene in old age
Week 7 - Theoretical
Rules of personal hygiene in the elderly
Week 8 - Theoretical
Food hygiene in the elderly (midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Choosing healthy foods in the elderly
Week 10 - Theoretical
Environmental hygiene in the elderly
Week 11 - Theoretical
Water and air hygiene, risk management
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hygiene Training staff in aged care homes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Elderly in nursing homes, cleaning rules
Week 14 - Theoretical
Personal hygiene in nursing homes, definition and importance
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%15
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144170
Presentation 110010
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)129
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
5
3
5
3
2
2
OÇ-2
4
2
4
5
2
4
1
OÇ-3
5
2
3
5
3
5
1
OÇ-4
4
3
4
3
4
2
1
OÇ-5
4
3
2
1
3
2
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026