COURSE UNIT TITLE

: COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATED CARE IN CANCER PATIENTS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ONH 5005 COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATED CARE IN CANCER PATIENTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

Oncology Nursing

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ÖZLEM UĞUR

Offered to

Oncology Nursing

Course Objective

Complementary and integrated approach; It is based on human understanding of body, mind, emotion and spiritual integrity. In integrated practices such as phytotherapy, yoga, therapeutic touch, reiki, aromatherapy, music therapy, reflexology, relaxation and meditation, the aim is to raise the awareness of the individual and to reveal his own healing power. It is known that various complementary and integrated approaches have been used since the existence of humanity. Complementary and complementary applications; In addition to maintaining and improving the individual's well-being, it is used in conjunction with medical treatment or in addition to medical treatment in the management of disease symptoms. Complementary and complementary practices are based on a holistic approach and involve the use of all methods that may be appropriate in the light of evidence. Cancer patients have always been in search of general well-being during the treatment or after the treatment has ended since the diagnosis and treatment process. During these searches, they tried to find answers to the questions from the environment, sometimes by hiding their searches directly, sometimes indirectly and sometimes, to the nurses and doctors who contributed to their care. In this context, the aim of the course is to provide the student with information about the complementary and complementary applications that can be used by the cancer individual / family, their usage patterns, their interactions with treatment methods, to learn the principles of approach and to gain awareness.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. To know the complementary and complementary applications used by cancer patients
2   2. To be able to realize the reasons for the use of complementary and complementary applications of cancer patients / relatives
3   3. To be able to explain the interaction of complementary and integrative practices with treatments
4   4. To explain the relationship between the symptoms that cancer patients may experience during the treatment process and the methods used.
5   5. Improve the awareness of nurses caring for cancer patients about complementary and complementary practices
6   6. To be aware of the laws, regulations and legislation regarding complementary and integrated care

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Complementary and complementary applications (Definition, classification and method of disclosure of the complementary and integrative practices, Türkiye and relevant organizations in the world) Music therapy and use of pictures in expressing emotions, aromatherapy Article Discussions
2 Complementary and complementary practices What are the complementary and complementary practices used by patients in cancer Reasons for use Is it useful Is it harmful Health personnel approach Body Mind Based Practices (Breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, progressive muscle exercises, taichi qigong, hypnotherapy) Article Discussions
3 Cancer and Molecular Nutrition (Protective measures, nutritional supplements, use of vitamins ...) Cancer and spirituality (Spiritual practices ) Article Discussions
4 Relationship of Bioactive Nutrient Components with Tumor Biology Other methods (Dance therapy, use of humor, yoga of laughter ..) Article Discussions
5 Phytotherapy applications in cancer and their interaction with treatments The use of animal products in cancer and their interaction with treatments Article Discussions Traditional Approaches in Complementary and Complementary Practices Course Evaluation
6 Cancer and Exercise (Exercise, massage applications, reflexology) Article Discussions
7 Acupuncture treatment in cancer
8 Homework Presentations
9 Yoga Article Discussion
10 Therapeutic touch Article Discussion

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Mccorkle R, Grant M, Frank- Stromborg M, Baird SB Cancer Nursing :A Comprehensive Textbook, W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 1996.
2. Payne, Sheila Seymour, Jane Ingleton, Christine , Palliative Care Nursing, McGrawHill Education, 2004 . http://site.ebrary.com/lib/deulibrary
3. Matzo, Marianne LaPorte Sherman, Deborah Witt , Palliative Care Nursing : Quality Care to the End of Life, Springer Publishing Company, 2005. http://site.ebrary.com/lib/deulibrary
4. Abu-Saad HH. Evidence-Based Palliative Care : Across the Lifespan ebrary Reader, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2008. http://site.ebrary.com/lib/deulibrary
5. Süreli yayınlar: Cancer Nursing, European Journal of Cancer Care, Oncology Nursing Forum, Seminars in Oncology Nursing, Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, Clinical Journal Of Oncology Nursing, Palliative & Supportive Care, BMC Palliative Care, Cancer Nursing Practice :
6. Hossfeld, DK, Sherman CD (Ed.), Klinik Onkoloji, Uluslar Arası Kanserle Savaş Birliği, ( Çev. ed. D.Fırat, F Sarıalioğlu, A. Kars ), Ankara 1992.
7. Hemşireler Için Kanser El Kitabı, Platin N, ( Çev. Ed.), Amerikan Kanser Birliği, 19996.
8. Barcley V.( Ed. ) Kanser Hemşireliğinde Temel Kavramlar, Platin N, ( Çev. Ed.),
9. Onkoloji Hemşireler Derneği Bülteni
10. Can G. ( Editör) . Onkoloji Hemşireliğinde Kanıta Dayalı Semptom Yönetimi, 2007.
11. Can G. (Editör) Onkoloji Hemşireliğinde Kanıta Dayalı Bakım, 2010 Istanbul Konsensusu, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri Ltd. Şti, Istanbul 2010.
12. Prof.Dr. Ibrahim Saraçoğlu, Bitkisel Kürler Rehberi, 2009 Prof.Dr. Ibrahim Saraçoğlu, Şifa Kitabı, 2011
13. Ed: Başer M., Taşcı S. Kanıta Dayalı Rehberleriyle Tamamlayıcı ve Destekleyici Uygulamalar. Akademisyen Kitabevi, 2015.
14. Ed: Merdol Kutluay T. Temel Beslenme ve Diyetetik. Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri, 2015.
15. Ed: Ödleş S., Akçiçek E. Kanserden Korunmada Gıdalar ve Beslenme. SIDAŞ, 2016.
16. Mc Leod A. Bütünleyici Kanser Tedavisi. Gün Yayıncılık, 2015.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Participation in lessons, presentation, discussion, research, question-answer, self-learning, group work

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 ASG ASSIGNMENT
2 PAR PARTICIPATION
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE ODV * 0.50 + DKL * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

50% Paper / Presentation + 50% final grade

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Course Coordinator: Assoc. Dr. Özlem UĞUR
Assoc. Dr. Ezgi KARADAĞ
Professor Dr. Mete EDIZER
Doctor Faculty Member Rüksan ÇEHRELI
Lecturer Doctor Yelkin ALP

Office Hours

It varies according to the individual program created in each semester.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for final exam 1 12 12
Preparing presentations 2 11 22
Web Search and Library Research 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 1 8 8
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.1545454
LO.2344353
LO.3443
LO.45455
LO.55545
LO.6554