Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nursing in Menopause
Course Code: HDK629
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To understand biopsychosocial period needs of climacteric women and families

Course Content

This course includes climacteric period biopsychosocial care needs of women and families related to diagnosing and troubleshooting, physio-pathology, menopausal symptoms and risk factors, menopause occurring chronic health problems, menopause treatment options , improving quality of life with care plan, creating a self-care .

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To describe physio-pathology of the menopause
2.2. To associate menopausal symptoms and factors influencing
3.3. To identify chronic health problems that arise in Menopause
4.4. To compare and criticize opinions about menopause treatment options
5.5. To enhance the quality of life in menopause
6.6. To increase self-care for menopausal women
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Taşkın, L. (2011). Doğum ve Kadın Sağlığı Hemşireliği. Genişletilmiş 10. basım, Sistem Ofset Matbaacılık, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Menopause definitions, terminology, and pathophysiology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Globally aging and menopause
Week 3 - Theoretical
Menopause and sexual life
Week 4 - Theoretical
Menopause and mental status
Week 5 - Theoretical
Menopause and changes in body
Week 6 - Theoretical
Menopause and systemic changes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Menopausal symptoms and risk factors
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam / Menopausal symptoms and risk factors
Week 9 - Theoretical
Menopause and chronic health problems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Menopause treatment options and quality of life
Week 11 - Theoretical
Self-care for women in menopause
Week 12 - Theoretical
Basic requirements in menopausal women
Week 13 - Theoretical
The roles and functions of nurses in the menopausal period
Week 14 - Theoretical
The roles and functions of nurses in the menopausal period
Week 15 - Final Exam
final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Presentation1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Assignment1112
Term Project1224
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
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PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
3
4
3
4
2
2
OÇ-2
3
3
2
3
2
2
OÇ-3
3
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-4
4
3
3
2
4
3
OÇ-5
3
4
2
4
2
4
OÇ-6
3
4
3
4
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026