STOMA NURSING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HEY247	STOMA NURSING	3	2	2	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. MAHRUK GÜNEYLİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. KIVANÇ DERYA PEKER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is to gain knowledge and attitudes about the contemporary role and functions of stoma care nurses in determining the care needs of stoma patients and in their rehabilitation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Stoma, Stoma Care, Role of the Stoma Care Nurse, Individuals with Stomas, Effects of Stomas, Complications of Stomas, Stoma Information, Stoma Applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic concepts and principles related to stoma.
Plans stoma care.
Explains the care requirements of stoma patient.
Explains the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of systemic diseases.
Explains potential problems and complications in stoma patients.
Explains the importance of continuity of care and education for individuals with stomas.
Explains the importance of continuity of care and education for individuals with stomas.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Skin Structure and Functions - Basic Stoma Information: Wounds and Care Stoma - Ostomy Definition	Lecture, Discussion
2	Individual Study, Web-Based Research	History of Stoma and Types of Stoma	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Literature Search, Web-Based Research	Stoma Care Nursing: Duties, Authorities, and Responsibilities, Associations and Organizations Related to Stoma Care	Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature Search, Web-Based Research	Stoma Material Introduction	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Literature Search, Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Gastrointestinal System Stomas and Care: Basic Anatomy-Physiology, GIS Stoma Types, Stoma Indications, Stoma Surgery, Stoma Locations	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6	Literature Search, Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Gastrointestinal System Stomas and Care: Preoperative Patient Preparation, Early Postoperative Care, Complications	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7	Literature Search, Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Gastrointestinal System Stomas and Care: Stoma Care Products, Material Preparation, and Procedure Steps	Lecture, Case Study
8	Literature Search, Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Gastrointestinal System Stomas and Care: Discharge Education	Lecture, Discussion
9	Literature Search, Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Urinary System Stomas and Care: Basic Anatomy-Physiology, Urinary Diversion and Stoma Types, Indications, Surgical Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Search, Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Urinary System Stomas and Care: Conduit and Continent Cutaneous Diversions: Postoperative Patient Care	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12	Literature Search, Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Urinary System Stomas and Care: Complications, Home Care	Lecture, Case Study
13	Literature Search, Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Urinary System Stomas and Care: Basic Anatomy and Physiology, Laryngectomy Stoma Indications, Surgical Application	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Literature Search, Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Upper Respiratory System Stomas and care: Indications of Tracheostomy and Surgical Technique, Stoma Area Observaation-evaluation, Care	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Literature Search, Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Indications of Tracheostomy and Surgical Technique, Stoma Area Observation-evaluation, Care	Lecture, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akyolcu, N., Kanan, N. (2015). Wound and Stoma Care. Istanbul: Nobel Medical Bookstore.
Atabek Asti T, Karadag A,. (2024). Fundamentals of Nursing 1. Updated and Expanded Edition. Istanbul: Akademi Printing and Publishing.
Cetinkale, O. (2008). Wound Care and Treatment, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Continuing Medical Events Symposium Series 67, Istanbul.
Kaptan, G., & Dedeli, Ö. (2012). From theory to practice: Basic internal medicine nursing. Istanbul Medical Bookstore.
Karadakovan, A., Aslan, F. E. (2011). Care in Internal and Surgical Diseases. Adana: Nobel Bookstore.
Sayar, S., & Cihan, E. (2023). Stoma Care Nursing (1st edition). Academician Bookstore.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Believes in the philosophy of holistic health care.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans, implements, evaluates, and records checks protective, developer, treatment and level of rehabilitative evidence-based nursing care.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Takes responsibility of issues related to person/family/community health.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Sustains learning with the awareness lifelong learning.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Behaves appropriately with legal regulations, social and professional values, ethics and principles.						5
2	Performs the role of providing collaboration and communication, as a practitioner, educator, researcher, administrator, advocate, consultant, quality improvement.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	14	2	28
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	79	0	156