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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HMS390 |
| Name | Wound Care and Modern Wound Care Products |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SEVBAN ARSLAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to equip students with the ability to distinguish types of wounds observed in surgical patients, assess wound healing processes, and effectively use modern wound care products in clinical decision-making processes.
Course Content
It is a nursing specialty aimed at providing knowledge and skills in the assessment of acute and chronic wounds, monitoring of healing processes, prevention of infections, and selection of appropriate care products based on wound characteristics.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites or corequisites for this course.
Resources
Erkal İlhan S. Wound care nursing. Alter Publishing. Ankara, 2017. 9786059870184 Deniz Doğan S., Köse Tosunöz İ., Arslan S. Wound Management with Sample Cases. Academician Bookstore. Ankara, 2024. 9786253750152
Notes
Theses conducted in the relevant field
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Can classify different types of wounds and explain their etiological causes. |
| LO02 | Can list the methods and tools used in wound assessment. |
| LO03 | Can identify common types of wounds such as surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and venous ulcers, and select appropriate treatment approaches. |
| LO04 | Can differentiate modern wound care products (such as hydrocolloids, hydrogels, alginates, and foams) according to their indications and make appropriate product selections. |
| LO05 | Can explain evidence-based measures aimed at reducing infection risk in wound care. |
| LO06 | Can perform case analysis based on clinical examples and plan and evaluate appropriate wound care strategies. |
| LO07 | Can explain the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork in wound care. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the structure and functions of the cells, tissues, organs and systems that make up the human body and the relations of these systems with each other. Explains the structure and physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, defines deviations from health, plans appropriate nursing interventions. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The individual applies advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of health, in accordance with basic human needs, to provide nursing care to individuals, families, and communities. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Using evidence-based scientific knowledge, ethical principles, and effective communication techniques, the individual applies the appropriate nursing process within the framework of their roles and responsibilities to promote and protect health. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates the developments related to nursing by using scientific methods. Knows the ways of benefiting from evidence-based applications in meeting the health care needs of healthy and sick individuals | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use the learning and teaching process in nursing services | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use health policies, health legislation and management process in nursing services, duties, authorities and responsibilities | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge. Knows how to use scientific problem solving method | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific, cultural values and professional ethical principles | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It contributes to the establishment of health policies and to the health level of the society. | 1 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Take responsibility for solving professional problems | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning in the awareness of learning needs. Participates in activities that contribute to personal development in scientific, social, and cultural fields (such as national projects supported by TÜBİTAK, professional events, university social clubs, etc.)." | 1 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an active member of the team in health-related practices | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In addition to his professional development, he develops himself / herself by determining learning needs in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in accordance with his / her interest abilities. Follows developments in their field using a foreign language and applies them in their professional practices. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies required by the field. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as natural disasters, epidemics, etc., that affect public health on a large scale, and takes an active role in crisis management. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Wound types and stages of wound healing | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Differences between acute and chronic wounds from a nursing perspective | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Systemic and local factors affecting wound healing | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Wound assessment methods and documentation | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Wound classifications (Stage, NPUAP, PUSH, Bates-Jensen, etc.) | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 6 | Introduction to modern wound products: Introduction to product groups | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Hydrocolloid, hydrogel, and alginate-based products | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Rading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Foam dressings and film dressings | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 10 | Antimicrobial dressings (silver, honey, etc.) | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Negative pressure wound therapy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Tartışma |
| 12 | Ostomy care and special wound conditions | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Evidence-based practices: Current guidelines and research | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Wound care nursing | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Wound care nursing continued | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 63 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,52 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||