DEPARTMENT OF MIDWIFERY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1213002028

Ders İsmi:

Empathy and Compassion in Midwifery

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Yeliz YILDIRIM VARIŞOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to improve the empathy and compassion level of midwives.
Course Content:	In this course, it is aimed to develop empathy with weekly cases, problem solving, role play and real stories in order to empathize with women in all processes of pregnancy, birth and postpartum midwifery care and to provide compassionate care.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Provide empathetic communication in midwifery care.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Knows and practices respectful birth in intrapartum care.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Provides respectful, empathetic communication with people from all cultures she cares for.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Description of the course, discussion of weekly topics with the student
2)	What is empathy? The importance of empathy in midwifery care
3)	How to achieve empathy in communication?
4)	Empathy in pregnancy care - case study
5)	Empathic care in high-risk pregnancy - case study - role play
5)	Empathic care in high-risk pregnancy - case study - role play
6)	Respectful birth and empathic availability in intrapatum care
7)	Empathy and compassion in risky births
8)	Compassionate care in perinatal grief
9)	An empathetic approach to adaptation to postpartum motherhood
10)	Empathetic communication during the lactation process
11)	Empathy fatigue and psychological resilience in intrapartum care
12)	Midwives' self-compassion and psychological resilience
13)	Evaluation of mindfulness and empathy in midwifery care
14)	Empathy and compassion play a role in intrapartum care
15)	Empathy and compassion play a role in intrapartum care
16)	Evaluation of course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Ders notları

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their roles and responsibilities related to the midwifery discipline.
2) Have the ability to identify, define, decide, problem-solve, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills in midwifery practice and selects and applies appropriate analysis and intervention approaches.
3) Have the ability to understand, interpret, and solve problems related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care of women and newborns with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods.
4) To have strong communication and effective working skills both within and between disciplines individually.
5) Takes at least two out-of-field courses in the education program.
6) Have the ability to develop, select, and use up-to-date and functional tools related to the midwifery profession, as well as the ability to use information technologies effectively.
7) Have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish and knows at least one foreign language.
8) Takes part in scientific and social projects in individual and professional development, follows developments in science and technology, and adopts lifelong learning and continuous development as a principle.
9) Has the ability to design studies related to the midwifery discipline, collect data, analyze, interpret, and report the results.
10) To be aware of the universal and social effects and legal consequences of midwifery practices.
11) Provides rights-based and individual-centered care by adopting professional ethical principles and values.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their roles and responsibilities related to the midwifery discipline.
2)	Have the ability to identify, define, decide, problem-solve, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills in midwifery practice and selects and applies appropriate analysis and intervention approaches.
3)	Have the ability to understand, interpret, and solve problems related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care of women and newborns with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods.
4)	To have strong communication and effective working skills both within and between disciplines individually.
5)	Takes at least two out-of-field courses in the education program.
6)	Have the ability to develop, select, and use up-to-date and functional tools related to the midwifery profession, as well as the ability to use information technologies effectively.
7)	Have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish and knows at least one foreign language.
8)	Takes part in scientific and social projects in individual and professional development, follows developments in science and technology, and adopts lifelong learning and continuous development as a principle.
9)	Has the ability to design studies related to the midwifery discipline, collect data, analyze, interpret, and report the results.
10)	To be aware of the universal and social effects and legal consequences of midwifery practices.
11)	Provides rights-based and individual-centered care by adopting professional ethical principles and values.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Alan Çalışması
Anlatım
Grup çalışması ve ödevi
Soru cevap/ Tartışma
Uygulama (Modelleme, Tasarım, Maket, Simülasyon, Deney vs.)
Örnek olay çalışması

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Uygulama
Grup Projesi
Akran Değerlendirmesi
Örnek olay sunma

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
total		%
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
total		%

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	1	1	1
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			4