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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| NURSING (PhD) | |
| Code | HEM719 |
| Name | Psychopathology and Clinical assesment in Nursing |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. SALİHA BOZDOĞAN YEŞİLOT |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide advanced competencies in the assessment of psychopathological symptoms, to teach the scientific use of clinical assessment tools, and to enhance the integration of assessment findings into nursing care planning and clinical decision-making processes.
Course Content
Classification of psychopathological symptoms; clinical assessment processes; standardized measurement tools and scales; psychometric properties (validity and reliability); assessment based on DSM-5 and ICD-11; clinical assessment tools used in psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis; risk assessment methods (suicide and violence); interpretation of clinical data and integration into nursing care planning.
Course Precondition
There is no preconditions.
Resources
Arzu Yüksel, Emel Bahadır Yılmaz Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Hemşirelik Bakım İlkeleri Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Notes
Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - Revised Reprint 2nd Edition - January 9, 2014, Latest edition Imprint: Saunders Author: Elizabeth M. Varcarolis Language: Englis
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies psychopathological symptoms and evaluates them within a clinical context. |
| LO02 | Analyzes psychiatric disorders within the framework of the biopsychosocial model. |
| LO03 | Integrates psychopathological findings into the nursing assessment process. |
| LO04 | Develops nursing care plans appropriate to psychopathological symptoms. |
| LO05 | Applies clinical decision-making processes based on psychopathology. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | He / she achieves original results by using his / her knowledge in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new ideas about nursing. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Understand interdisciplinary interaction. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has an advanced level of knowledge about other technological tools including the computer required for the field of nursing. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethics committees for individuals and society. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has a high level of skills in using research methods in nursing field and has knowledge about statistical methods. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluate the new knowledge in the field of nursing with a systematic approach. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To be able to write the report of the research he / she made and publish it in a national / internationally accepted refereed journal and present it in scientific meetings | 1 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They follow evidence-based practices and conduct research to establish evidence in their field of professional practice. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, scope, and introduction to psychopathology | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Classification of psychopathological symptoms | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Clinical assessment process and the role of nursing | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Assessment based on DSM-5 | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Assessment within the framework of ICD-11 | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Psychometric properties (validity, reliability, sensitivity) | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Assessment tools for Depression | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading literature on the subject | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Assessment tools for Anxiety Disorders | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Assessment in Schizophrenia and psychosis | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Risk assessment (suicide, violence, self-harm) | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Interpretation of clinical data | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Case analysis | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Clinical decision-making and case analysis | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Cultural considerations and cross-cultural adaptation of assessment tools | Reading literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading literature on the subject | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 134 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,36 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||