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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HMS390 |
| Name | Wound Care and Modern Wound Care Products |
| Term | 2026-2027 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 functioning of the human body; evaluates healthy and sick individuals and plans appropriate nursing care | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the basic needs and factors affecting the health status of individuals, families, and society | 2 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans care for health protection and promotion by using concepts, theories, and effective communication techniques specific to nursing. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses scientific methods and evidence-based practices in nursing care. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively applies learning and teaching processes in nursing services. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows health policies, as well as duties, authorities, and responsibilities in legislation and management processes. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses scientific knowledge production and problem-solving methods. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, human rights, and social values. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Participates in policies, projects, and activities aimed at improving public health. | 1 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Takes responsibility for solving professional problems. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Is open to lifelong learning and continuously develops oneself. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an effective member of the healthcare team. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops oneself in professional, scientific, social, and cultural fields; uses a foreign language in their profession. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies appropriate to their field. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as disasters and epidemics, 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 | Dressings with antimicrobial content (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 | ||