Medicine
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

HEM317

Course Name:

Evidence-Based Practices in Health Sciences

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. GÜLZADE UYSAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZLEM YAZICI
Assoc. Prof. GÜLZADE UYSAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to introduce the student to appropriate scientific knowledge which enables them to develop their own unique clinical and educational approach to nursing. This lesson is to gain and improve the student's knowledge, attitude and skill related to evidence-based nursing care.
Course Content:	Access to evidence-based nursing information, analysis of data, the use of evidence-based databases (such as Cochrane, EBN, CINAHL) and publications in research and practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Improve evidence based nursing practice.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Use evidence in the nursing care and education.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Discuss in current and future trends in nursing research.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and presentation of lesson	• Erdoğan S., Nahcivan N., Esin N. (2014). Hemşirelikte Araştırma süreç, uygulama ve kritik. Nobel Kitabevi, İstanbul. • The Mosby. Erefe İ (ed), (2002). Hemşirelikte Araştırma İlke, Süreç ve Yöntemleri. Odak Ofset, İstanbul.
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2)	Evidence-Based Nursing	Questino- answer
3)	Evaluation evidence-based practice nursing care	Instructor led group discussion Brain storming
4)	Clinical Problem Solving	Question-answer
5)	Clinical Decision Making	Observation
6)	MIDTERM EXAM	-
7)	Evidence-Based Care and Clinical Samples	Group work
8)	Evidence based nursing in education	Question-answer
9)	Impact of Education on Evidence-Based Practice	Question-answer
10)	Evidence-Based Nursing in the Integration of Care and Educational Institutions	Brain storming
11)	Evidence-Based Study Analysis	Team working
12)	Metaanalysis Study in a Topic	Question-answer
13)	Samples of evidence based nursing-I	Team working
14)	Samples of evidence based nursing-II	Team working
15)	FINAL EXAM	exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Erdoğan S., Nahcivan N., Esin N. (2014). Hemşirelikte Araştırma süreç, uygulama ve kritik. Nobel Kitabevi, İstanbul. • The Mosby. Erefe İ (ed), (2002). Hemşirelikte Araştırma İlke, Süreç ve Yöntemleri. Odak Ofset, İstanbul.
References:	• Erdoğan S., Nahcivan N., Esin N. (2014). Hemşirelikte araştırma süreç, uygulama ve kritik. Nobel Kitabevi, İstanbul. • Ruetzler K, Fleck M, Nabecker S, Pinter K, Landskron G, Lassnigg A, You J, Sessler DI. A randomized, double-blind comparison of licorice versus sugar-water gargle for prevention of postoperative sore throat and postextubation coughing. Anesth Analg 2013;117:614-21

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2) Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment
3) Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine
4) Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.
5) Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
6) Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods
7) Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed
8) Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications
9) Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health
10) Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System
11) Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community
12) Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles
13) Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations
14) Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment
15) Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects
16) Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2)	Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment
3)	Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine
4)	Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.
5)	Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
6)	Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods
7)	Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed
8)	Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications
9)	Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health
10)	Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System
11)	Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community
12)	Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles
13)	Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations
14)	Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment
15)	Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects
16)	Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Seminar

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Project	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	29
Application	9	9
Study Hours Out of Class	14	46
Homework Assignments	6	12
Quizzes	2	2
Midterms	1	1
Paper Submission	6	6
Final	1	1
Total Workload		106