Graduate Education Institute · Internal Medicine Nursing · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Zülfünaz ÖZER
Course Objective
It is aimed that students will be able to plan cancer development mechanism, etiology, cancer frequency in the world and in the world, cancer prevention and early diagnosis methods, treatment methods, physical symptoms related to treatment, problems of cancer individuals and their families and planning nursing interventions.
Course Content
Cancer occurrence mechanism, etiology, cancer prevalence in our country and in the world, cancer prevention and early diagnosis methods, treatment methods, physical and psychosocial symptoms related to treatment, problems experienced by the cancer individual and his family, etc. It is a 3 hour theoretical course including topics.
Required Resources
- Can, G. (2019). Onkoloji Hemşireliği Güncellenmiş ve Genişletilmiş Baskı. İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitapevi, ISBN:978-605-335-505-2.
- Can G., Erdal S., Koçubaba Ş. (2020). Kemik İliği Nakli Hemşireliğinde Kanıta Dayalı Bakım - Konsensus 2018. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.
- Can, G. (2017). Kanser Hastasında Kanıta Dayalı Palyatif Bakım. İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.
- Bernadette-Mazurek M, Fineout-Overhold E. (2015). Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Health Care: A Guide to Best Practice. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Can G.(2019). Palliative Care The Role and Importance of Research in Promoting Palliative Care Practices – Reports from Developing Countries. Yayın Yeri:Nova Science Publisher, Editör:Silbermann, Michael, Basım sayısı:1, ISBN:978-1-35616-211-0.
- European Journal of Oncology Nursing (2020), Cancer Nursing (2020), Supportive Care in Cancer (2020).
Recommended Resources
- Hinkle JL, Cheever K (2017). Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Eligible for Shipping to Turkey.
- Dicenso A, Guyatt, G, Ciliska D. (2015). Evidence-based nursing: A guide to clinical practice, Elsevier Mosby
- Smeltzer SC, Bare BG, Hinkle JL, Cheever KH. (2014). Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Enç N (2017). İç Hastalıkları Hemşireliği, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Knows the care for all symptoms of the oncology patient.
- Describes the pathophysiology of symptoms that may occur in a cancer patient
- Biology of cancer and explains the factors that affect it
- Describes the pathophysiology of symptoms that may occur in a cancer patient
- Know cancer prevention and early diagnosis methods
- Explain the methods used in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
- Oncology nursing knows the historical development, roles and responsibilities, standards and fields of study
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionGroup StudySelf study
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of Oncology Nursing Role and Responsibilities of Oncology Nurse Standards of Oncology Nursing Organizations related to oncology nursing; Epidemiology and Etiology of Cancer in the World and in Turkey | Research and Reading articles |
| 2 | Basic Concepts and Care Models in Clinical Oncology Nursing Roles and Responsibilities of the Clinical Oncology Nurse | Research, reading articles |
| 3 | Carcinogenesis, Cancer Etiology and Epidemiology Primary and Secondary Prevention, Genetic Risk and Multiple Gene Tests in Cancer | Research, reading articles |
| 4 | Diagnostic Approaches in Cancer The Role of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in Cancer Treatment | Research, article reading |
| 5 | Safety During Preparation and Administration of Chemotherapy Diagnosis, Role and Responsibilities of the Nurse in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy | Research and reading articles |
| 6 | Lung Cancer and Care Breast Cancer and Care | Research, article reading |
| 7 | Upper Gastrointestinal System Cancers and Care Lower Gastrointestinal System Cancers and Care | Research, article reading |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM WEEK | Preparation of resources and assignments for all subjects |
| 9 | MIDTERM EXAM CONTINUES | Research, article reading |
| 10 | Urinary System Cancers and Care Gynecological Cancers and Care | Research, article reading |
| 11 | Central Nervous System Cancers and Care Head and Neck Cancers and Bone Soft Tissue Cancers and Care | Research, article reading |
| 12 | Psychosocial Impact and Symptom Management in Cancer Patients Target-Oriented Therapies and Symptom Management in Cancer Treatment | Research, article reading |
| 13 | Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Nurse's Roles and Responsibilities Hormonal Therapy and Nurses' Roles and Responsibilities | Research, article reading |
| 14 | Immunotherapy and Nurse's Roles and Responsibilities Supportive Treatment and Applications in Cancer | Research, article reading |
| 15 | Immunotherapy and Nurse's Roles and Responsibilities Supportive Treatment and Applications in Cancer-Continue | Research, article reading |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | All homework and resources to prepare for the exam. |