Information Package / Course Catalogue
Care of the Chronical Diseases
Course Code: YSB604
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To teach and be aware of importance of thechronic diseases, models of care for chronical diseases, burden of the care giver. To gain general perspective of the importance of chronic diseases, the burden on society and the family. To educate basic principles about the health and care of the elderly and to inform on the chronic care model.

Course Content

Content will focus on care of common chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart failure, cancer and diabetes. A depression in mental status that may occur with older age can be affect memory and cognitive functions adversely. The main purpose of the care in elderly is to be able to ensure selfcare rather than meet all the requirements.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learn frequent health problems in the elderly
2.Will be able to explain the issues to be considered in the care of elderly
3.Having an idea regards to the drug administration and nutrition in chronic patients
4.Having info regards to the components and models of the chronic care.
5.Support the development of new projects related to chronic care
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mark F nd Nicholas A Zwar. (2007) Kronik hastalıkları olan hastalarda bakım: Aile hekimliğindeki güçlükleri.MJA
2.Durna.Z.( 2012)Kronik Hastalıklarda Bakım. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.İstanbul
3.Karabulutlu E. (2022)Kronik Hastalıkların Yo¨netimi ve Kanıta Dayalı Hems¸irelik Uygulamaları . Ankara: Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
4.Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006
5.KaradokovanA.Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakımı.Akademisyen Tıp Kitapevi .Ankara 2014
6.Kapucu, S. Geriatri Hemşireliği. Hipokrat Kitpevi, Ankara, 2019
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concept of chronic disease and the elements
Week 2 - Theoretical
Social and psychological burden of the patient with chronic disease on the individuals and families
Week 3 - Theoretical
Chronic illness care team and functions
Week 4 - Theoretical
Chronic care models
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hygienic care and chronic diseases in the elderly
Week 6 - Theoretical
The care and nourishing of the diabetic patient.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Care and nutrition in chronic respiratory diseases
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Care for immune system diseases Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Care of chronic cardiovascular diseases in olders.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Care of chronic musculoskeletal disorders in the elderly
Week 11 - Theoretical
Care of chronic nervous system diseases and mental health problems in the elderly
Week 12 - Theoretical
Care of chronic gastrointestinal tract disorders in the elderly
Week 13 - Theoretical
Care of chronic urogenital system disorders in the elderly
Week 14 - Theoretical
Holistic approach in the care of chronic diseases
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%15
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory145298
Lecture - Practice141242
Presentation 1505
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)199
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
2
2
4
1
3
3
OÇ-2
4
3
2
4
5
2
1
OÇ-3
4
1
3
3
2
2
4
OÇ-4
4
3
2
1
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
3
2
4
4
3
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026