Graduate Education Institute · Internal Medicine Nursing · Master
Course Objective
It is to investigate methods used together with modern medicine aimed at promotion and protection of health of person, family and community.
Course Content
The description of Complementary and Alternative Medicine The Role of the Nurse on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapeutic Touch The Use of Therapeutic Touch in Researches in Turkey and around the world Massage The Use of Massage in Researches in Turkey and around the world Aromatherapy, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Shiatsu The Use of Aromatherapy, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Shiatsu in Researches in Turkey and around the world Reflexology The Use of Reflexology in Researches in Turkey and around the world Music The Use of Music in Researches in Turkey and around the world
Required Resources
- Engebretson J. Culture and complementary therapies ComplementaryTherapies in Nursing&Midwifery, (2002) 8, 177-184..
Recommended Resources
2.Nield-Anderson L, Ameling A. Reiki. A complementary therapy for nursing practice. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2001 Apr;39(4):42-9.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To be able to understand methods used together with modern medicine intended to promoting of health of person, family and community
- To be able to understand methods used together with modern medicine intended to improving in case of illness person, family and community
- To be able to use in researches of methods used together with modern medicine intended to improving in case of illness person, family and community
- Comprehends the ethical and legal aspects of complementary and alternative medicine methods
- To be able to comprehend methods used together with modern medicine intended to protection of health of person, family and community
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 5 | 80 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 40 | 40 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CAM)) (Explanation of the concepts) Historical Development of complementary and alternative therapy in the world and Turkey Nursing Initiatives and Assumptions about Complementary and Alternative Therapies | 1,2 |
| 2 | Mind-Body Based Applications Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Hip Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy in Research | 1,2 |
| 3 | Mind-Body Based Applications Yoga Yoga Yoga in Research | 1,2 |
| 4 | Mind-Body Based Applications Music Therapy Terapi Music therapy in research | 1,2 |
| 5 | Manipulative and Body Based Applications Kanıt Evidence-based Aromatherapy use in Aromatherapy and Nursing Practice Arom Aromatherapy in Research | 1,2 |
| 6 | Manipulative and Body Based Applications Kanıt Evidence-based exercise practices in exercise and nursing care Exercise in Research | 1,2 |
| 7 | Manipulative and Body Based Applications Massage and Hot-Cold Applications and Nursing Applications Massage and hot-cold treatments | 1,2 |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | 1,2 |
| 9 | Energy Based Applications Place and Importance of Touch and Therapeutic Touch and Nursing Care Applications Touch and therapeutic touch in research | 1,2 |
| 10 | Energy Based Applications Reiki and Reiki in Nursing Care Applications Reiki in research | 1,2 |
| 11 | Biological Based Applications Phytotherapy and Nursing Phytotherapy in research | 1,2 |
| 12 | Alternative Medical Systems / Traditional Health Systems Acupress and Acupress in Nursing Care Applications Acupuncture Applications Research in acupressure and acupuncture | 1,2 |
| 13 | Breath therapy and laughter Breathing therapy and laughter in research | 1,2 |
| 14 | Self-Help de in Complementary Alternative Therapies | 1,2 |
| 15 | Homeopathy and ozone therapy applications | 1,2 |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | 1,2 |