Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Functional Medicine with Complementary and Integrated Health Practıces İHH531 Turkish Compulsory 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Lecture, Question and Answer, Brainstorming, Video-Film Screening, Narrative Method
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özlem ALTINBAŞ AKKAŞ
Instructor(s)
Goals Explain the use of basic complementary approaches in patient care. To gain care skills by using the theoretical knowledge about complementary treatment methods and functional medicine and to enable them to plan care with a holistic perspective.
Course Content -The use of complementary health practices in the world and in our country, -GETAT and nursing, -Art Therapy (Music, Dance, Painting, etc.), -Meditation, Yoga, Breath Therapy, -Hypnosis and Guided Imagery, Religious practices, -Reiki and Qi Gong, Therapeutic Touch, Massage, -Aromatherapy, Apitherapy, Phytotherapy, -Acupuncture, Acupressure and Reflexology, Tai chi, -Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Ozone Therapy, - Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Bioenergy, - Osteopathy, prolotherapy, mesotherapy, neuraltherapy, - Larvae, leech application, cupping therapy, -Functional medicine practices in the world and in Turkey, -Functional medicine nursing, -Functional Medicine, Cell Health and Biochemistry Fundamentals of Laboratory Work, -Stress and sleep, -Fundamentals of functional nutrition, -Special Diet and Nutritional Supplements, - Drug-Nutrition Interaction, -Digestive system and immune response, -Intestinal health, intestinal microbiota, -Toxins and detoxification, -Herbal Approaches, -Drug-Plant Interaction, -Functional medicine and exercise, -Functional medicine application, Mi The use of mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques,
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To be able to comprehend complementary and integrated health practices
1 To be able to comprehend complementary and integrated health practices
2 To learn the Historical Development of Complementary Therapies in the World and in Turkey
2 To learn the Historical Development of Complementary Therapies in the World and in Turkey
3 To be able to research and define Complementary Therapy Methods in the World and in Turkey
3 To be able to research and define Complementary Therapy Methods in the World and in Turkey
4 Comprehending Complementary Therapies and Holistic Vision and realizing its importance in nursing practice
4 Comprehending Complementary Therapies and Holistic Vision and realizing its importance in nursing practice
5 To be able to understand the importance of complementary therapies and nursing care process.
5 To be able to understand the importance of complementary therapies and nursing care process.
6 To be able to comprehend the importance of using Mind-Body Medicine, Biology-Based Therapies, Manipulative and Body-Based Methods, Energy Therapies in learning and nursing practices.
6 To be able to comprehend the importance of using Mind-Body Medicine, Biology-Based Therapies, Manipulative and Body-Based Methods, Energy Therapies in learning and nursing practices.
7 To be able to learn Functional Medicine Practices and the development of Functional Medicine Nursing in the World and in Turkey.
7 To be able to learn Functional Medicine Practices and the development of Functional Medicine Nursing in the World and in Turkey.
8 To be able to learn functional medicine applications
8 To be able to learn functional medicine applications
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Course Introduction -Use of complementary health practices in the world and in our country -GETAT and nursing Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
1. Week Course Introduction -Use of complementary health practices in the world and in our country -GETAT and nursing Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
2. Week -Art Therapy (Music, Dance, Painting etc.) -Meditation, Yoga, Breathing Therapy Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
2. Week -Art Therapy (Music, Dance, Painting etc.) -Meditation, Yoga, Breathing Therapy Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
3. Week -Hypnosis and Guided Imagery, Religious practices - Reiki and Qi Gong, Therapeutic Touch, Massage Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
3. Week -Hypnosis and Guided Imagery, Religious practices - Reiki and Qi Gong, Therapeutic Touch, Massage Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
4. Week -Aromatherapy, Apitherapy, Phytotherapy -Acupuncture, Acupressure and Reflexology, Tai chi, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
4. Week -Aromatherapy, Apitherapy, Phytotherapy -Acupuncture, Acupressure and Reflexology, Tai chi, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week -Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Ozone Therapy - Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Bioenergy Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week -Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Ozone Therapy - Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Bioenergy Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
6. Week - Osteopathy, prolotherapy, mesotherapy, neuraltherapy - Larvae, leech application, cupping therapy Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
6. Week - Osteopathy, prolotherapy, mesotherapy, neuraltherapy - Larvae, leech application, cupping therapy Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
7. Week Functional Medicine Practices in the World and Turkey -Functional medicine nursing Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
7. Week Functional Medicine Practices in the World and Turkey -Functional medicine nursing Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
8. Week Mid term
8. Week Mid term
9. Week -Functional Medicine, Cell Health and Biochemistry Fundamentals of Laboratory Work -Stress and sleep Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
9. Week -Functional Medicine, Cell Health and Biochemistry Fundamentals of Laboratory Work -Stress and sleep Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
10. Week -Fundamentals of functional nutrition -Special Diet and Nutritional Supplements -Drug-Food Interaction Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
10. Week -Fundamentals of functional nutrition -Special Diet and Nutritional Supplements -Drug-Food Interaction Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week -Digestive system and immune response, -Gut health, gut microbiota Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week -Digestive system and immune response, -Gut health, gut microbiota Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
12. Week -Toxins and detoxification -Herbal Approaches -Drug-Herb Interaction Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
12. Week -Toxins and detoxification -Herbal Approaches -Drug-Herb Interaction Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week Functional medicine and exercise Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week Functional medicine and exercise Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
14. Week -Functional medicine practice Use of Mindfulness and Motivational interviewing techniques Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
14. Week -Functional medicine practice Use of Mindfulness and Motivational interviewing techniques Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has up-to-date information at the level of expertise in the field of internal medicine nursing.
2 Integrates the knowledge in the field of internal medicine nursing with information from different disciplines and interprets, analyzes and synthesizes it to create new information.
3 Plans, implements, reports and presents/publishes researches that will produce solutions to problems related to the field of internal medicine nursing
4 Uses statistical software in the field of health effectively, selects, calculates and interprets statistical methods correctly.
5 Proposes solutions to existing problems requiring expertise in internal medicine nursing, solves problems by taking responsibility and evaluates the results.
6 Adopts the principles of personal development and lifelong learning related to internal medicine nursing.
7 Analyzes a scientific article published in the field of health, follows evidence-based practices, conducts research that will create evidence in its field related to professional practices.
8 Analyze concepts and theories that support evidence-based research and advanced nursing practice and use them in nursing care.
9 To be able to systematically discuss and share their knowledge, current developments and their own studies in the field of health in written or oral form in national and international scientific meetings in or outside the same field.
10 To be able to take an active role in interdisciplinary studies with the knowledge, skills and problem solving abilities in the field of health.
11 Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethics committees for the individual and society and acts in accordance with ethical principles.
12 Assumes leadership roles in the field, thinks critically, engages in professional activities.
13 To be sensitive to community health and to monitor and contribute to relevant health-social policies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 55 5 5
PY11 5 5 5 5 5 55 5 5
PY12 5 5 5 5 5 5 55 5
PY13 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Barcan, R. (2020). Complementary and alternative medicine: bodies, therapies, senses. Routledge. Demirağ S,( 2019). Geleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıp Uygulamaları, Hipokrat yayınevi. Noland D, Drisko J.A, Wagner (2021). Bütüncül ve Fonksiyonel Tıp, Celsus Yayınevi. Micozzi, M. S. (2018). Fundamentals of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine-E- book. Elsevier Health Sciences. Rakel, D. (2017). Integrative medicine-E-book. Elsevier health sciences.
  • Barcan, R. (2020). Complementary and alternative medicine: bodies, therapies, senses. Routledge. Demirağ S,( 2019). Geleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıp Uygulamaları, Hipokrat yayınevi. Noland D, Drisko J.A, Wagner (2021). Bütüncül ve Fonksiyonel Tıp, Celsus Yayınevi. Micozzi, M. S. (2018). Fundamentals of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine-E- book. Elsevier Health Sciences. Rakel, D. (2017). Integrative medicine-E-book. Elsevier health sciences.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 2 28
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0