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GERIATRIC NURSING COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
HEY414E GERIATRIC NURSING 8 3 3 6

Objectives and Contents
Objectives: It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills related to the protection, development, early diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services of elderly health.
Content: Definition and Classification of Aging, Aging Theories, Demographic Status Related to Aging in the World and in Turkey, Age Related Changes in System Functions and Nursing Care, General Aging Problems, Muscle, Skeletal System Diseases (Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis) and Nursing Approaches, Mental Health Problems and Nursing Approaches. Nursing Care, Psychosocial Needs, Drug Use in Elderly Patients, Evaluation of Ethical Aspects of Elder Abuse and Elderly Care, Health and Social Services Provided to Elderly Individuals in Our Country, Institutions and Organizations Providing Elderly Care.