Can you convey compassion, peace, and dignified care within stone walls?

(PB Best Physical Environment Design Competition for Patients and Their Families)

Criteria: IMAGES MUST BE TAUGHT FROM 10 DIFFERENT FIELDS.

• Patient and family-focused

• Compliance with the principles of human dignity, privacy, and compassion

• Innovation and originality

• Practicability and sustainability

• Compliance with the philosophy of palliative care

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20, 2025

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS bilgi@sadefekongre.org.tr

(Best team approach competition focusing on improving the quality of life of patients and their relatives)

Participation must include a multidisciplinary intervention implemented for a patient and their relatives based on a real case study.

• Case description (maximum 2000 words)

• (patient and family situation, socioeconomic and psychosocial context)

• Targeted needs and problem areas

• Intervention process and team approach

• Methods, tools, and communication processes used

• Contributions provided to the patient and their relatives during the process and traces of change

• Observations, feedback, and recommendations

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: OCTOBER 20, 2025

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS bilgi@sadefekongre.org.tr

(Competition for the best event that touches patients and their families)

• Event introduction report (maximum: 2000 words)

• Event purpose and scope

• Target audience and needs analysis

• Implementation process and methods

• Multidisciplinary collaboration (if applicable)

• Achieved or expected results

• Sustainability

Supporting materials: Photos, videos, feedback, etc.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20, 2025

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS bilgi@sadefekongre.org.tr

🕘 Course Schedule

Instructors: Dr. Mehmet Karav & Dr. Semih Emre Ayyıldız

09:30–09:45 | Opening & Introductions – Course objectives and participant expectations

09:45–11:15 | Introduction to Hypnosis – Basic Concepts

• What Hypnosis Is and Is Not – Definitions and Scientific Background

• Structure of the Mind – Principles of Conscious and Subconscious Functioning

• Mechanisms of Hypnosis – Neuroscientific and Psychological Explanations

• Applications of Hypnosis – Clinical, Personal Development, Learning, etc.

11:15–11:30 | Coffee Break ☕

11:30–12:30 | Hypnotic Induction Techniques

• Eye Contact, Guidance, and Focus Techniques

• Dave Elman Method, Rapid and Shock Induction Examples

12:30–13:30 | Lunch Break

13:30–14:30 | Suggestion – Definition and Applications

• Verbal and Visual Messages Affecting the Subconscious

• Mechanisms and Applications of Suggestion – Education, Health, Therapy, etc.

• Determining Hypnotic Susceptibility – Tests and Observation Methods

14:30–14:45 | Coffee Break ☕

14:45–15:30 | Practical Examples & Demo Sessions

• Group Exercises and Individual Practice

15:30–16:00 | Evaluation & Closing

• Questions, Feedback, and Recommended References

📘 Materials Provided to Participants

• Course Notes and Summary Brochure

• Certificate of Participation

• Recommended References (Books, Videos, Articles)

📅 Date: November 13, 2025

🕘 Time: 9.30-15.30

👤 Course Chair: Çetin KAYMAK

📎 Course Secretary: Umut GÖK

👥 Participant Profile: Family Physicians, Nutrition Nurses, Physicians and Nurses Working in Palliative Care Centers, Physicians and Nurses Working in Home Healthcare Services, Physicians and Nurses

🎯 Course Purpose: To exchange information with teams in Palliative Care Centers and Home Healthcare to better support patients receiving care in their services regarding nutrition.

🗓️ Course Program

PANEL: Nutrition Basic Concepts: Chairs – Çetin Kaymak, Umut Gök

Clinical Outcomes of Malnutrition and Nutrition Therapy – Müge Akmansu

Anthropometry, Screening, and Assessment Tools in Malnutrition – Birgül Dağ

Measuring Patient Needs Calculation and Nutritional Monitoring – Pınar Arı

BREAK

PANEL: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition: Chairs – Seher Demirer, Uğur Uzun

Enteral Nutrition Indications, Contraindications, and Methods – Seda Banu Akıncı

Enteral Nutrition Intolerance and Complications – Hatice Yağmurdur

Parenteral Nutrition Indications, Contraindications, and Methods – Melda Türkoğlu

Parenteral Nutrition Complications and Management – Ayşe Özcan

LUNCH

PANEL: Nutrition Products: Chairs: Birgül Dağ, Serap Akyüz

Oral Nutrition Products and Product Selection – Nüket Ünsal

Enteral Nutrition Products and Product Selection – Memduh Uyanık

Parenteral Nutrition Products – Pırıl Tuncay

BREAK

PANEL: Home Care Patient: Chairs: Meryem Çakır, Nagehan Yıldız Çeltek

Enteral Nutrition and Its Challenges – Mehmet Ali Erol

Parenteral Nutrition and Its Challenges – Melike Akçakaya

Fluid Support – Feride Gülcüler

Access Issues – Eda Gündemir

🎓 COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT

Pain Management in Palliative Care

📅 Date: November 13, 2025
👤 Course Director: Prof. Dr. Nurten İnan
📎 Course Secretary: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emel Güler
👥 Target Audience: All healthcare professionals working in the field of palliative care

🎯 Course Objective

This course aims to raise awareness about planning and monitoring pain management strategies to improve the quality of life of patients receiving palliative care. Participants will learn pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches and gain insight into interdisciplinary collaboration in palliative pain management.

🗓️ Course Program

09:00–10:00 | Session I: Basic Approaches to Pain in Palliative Care
Session Chairs: Nurten İnan, Ayşegül Bilen

• 09:00–09:15 | Definition of Pain in Palliative Care and Pain Assessment in Palliative Patients — Ayşen Eren

• 09:15–09:30 | Pharmacological Pain Management – Basic Principles — Ülkü Sabuncu

• 09:30–09:45 | Non-Pharmacological Supportive Pain Management Methods — Didem Akçalı

• 09:45–10:00 | Discussion

10:00–10:30 | Coffee Break ☕

10:30–11:30 | Session II: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Pain in Palliative Care
Session Chairs: Bilge Karslı, Gülçin Şener

• 10:30–10:45 | Biopsychosocial Approach to Pain — Ayşegül Bilen

• 10:45–11:00 | The Role of Nurses in Palliative Pain Management — Gönül Düzgün

• 11:00–11:15 | Pain Management in Difficult Patients – What Should We Do? — Gülçin Şener

• 11:15–11:30 | Discussion

11:30–11:45 | Coffee Break ☕

11:45–12:30 | Session III: Case Discussions & Multidisciplinary Role Sharing
Session Chairs: Bilge Karslı, Emel Güler
Interactive Case Presentations: Emel Güler, Gülçin Babaoğlu

📅 Date: November 13, 2025

👤 Course Chair: Prof. Dr. İlke Keser, Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Gündoğdu

📎 Course Secretary: Specialist Dr. İlknur Aksu Yalçınkaya

👥 Participant Profile: All health professionals working in the palliative field

🎯 Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to raise awareness about the planning and follow-up of treatments aimed at improving the quality of life of patients receiving palliative healthcare services through physical therapy and rehabilitation practices.

🗓️ Course Schedule

09:00 – Opening Speech

09:10 – Exercise in Palliative Care - Prof. Dr. Ebru Çalık Kütükçü (Emphasis on Pulmonary Rehabilitation)

09:30 – Electrotherapy in Palliative Care - Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Çetişli Korkmaz

09:50 – Manual Therapy in Palliative Care - Prof. Dr. İlke Keser

10:10 – Discussion - Q&A

10:30 – Coffee Break

11:00 – Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Practices in Stroke Patients - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cuma Uz

11:20 – Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Practices in Traumatic Brain Injury - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şükran Güzel

11:40 – Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Practices in Pediatric Patients - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeynep Kıraç Ünal

12:00 – Discussion - Q&A

12:20 – Final Evaluation

12:30 – End of Course

📅 Date: November 16, 2025

👤 Course Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nihal DURMAZ, SBU Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases

👤 Course Vice Chair: Prof. Dr. Habip Almış, SBU Sincan Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases Clinic, Administrative Director

📎 Course Secretaries: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Zehra Öztek Çelebi, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ganime Ayar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün Harputluoğlu

👥 Participant Profile: Pediatricians, family physicians, pediatric surgeons, and residents of related disciplines

🎯 Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to enhance the knowledge and skills of physicians working with pediatric patients in basic palliative care practices, such as recognizing common symptoms in children during life-limiting illnesses, nutritional support, device use, pain management, and preparing medical formula reports. The goal is to equip participants with a holistic approach to address the biological, psychosocial, and ethical needs of pediatric patients, to actively participate in multidisciplinary teamwork, and to strengthen their family-centered communication skills.

🗓️ Course Schedule

09:00–09:10 | Introduction and Obtaining Participant Expectations

09:10–09:50 | Determining Nutritional Risk in PPB and Enteral Nutrition Methods

Prof. Dr. Ödül Eğritaş Gürkan

Gazi University, Department of Child Health and Diseases, Pediatric Gastroenterology

09:50–10:20 | Prescriptions Containing Medical Formula and the Reporting Process

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ganime Ayar

SBU Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Pediatric Palliative Care Center

10:20–10:40 | Coffee Break

10:40–11:20 | Symptom Management in PPB

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün Harputluoğlu

Ministry of Health, Izmir Dr. Behçet Uz Children's Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Palliative Care Center

11:20–12:00 | Pain Management in Chronic Patients

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Zehra Öztek Çelebi

SBU Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Pediatric Palliative Care Center

12:00–1:00 | Lunch Break

1:00–1:40 | Use of Mechanical Ventilation and Non-Invasive Devices

Prof. Dr. Şanlıay Şahin

SBU Mersin City Training and Research Hospital, Head of the Department of Pediatrics

1:40–1:10 | Polypharmacy in PPB

Specialist Dr. Selçuk Teke

SBU Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases, Pediatric Gastroenterology

2:10 PM–2:30 PM | Example of Multidisciplinary Teamwork with Practice: Occupational Therapy Applications

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esma Özkan

Health Sciences University, Gülhane Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy

2:30 PM–3:20 PM | Coffee Break

3:20 PM–3:40 PM | Palliative Approaches in Pediatric Surgery

Op. Dr. Ülfet Nihal İrdem Köse

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Çağlar

SBU Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Clinic

3:40 PM–4:00 PM | Case Studies and Discussion

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Zehra Öztek Çelebi

SBU Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Pediatric Palliative Care Center

4:00 PM–4:30 PM | Closing and Feedback

📅 Date: November 13, 2025

👤 Course Chair: Prof. Dr. Zehra Göçmen Baykara

📎 Course Secretary: Aysel Ören Hin

👥 Participant Profile: Healthcare professionals

🎯 Course Purpose: To provide healthcare professionals with information about stoma indications, care, and living with a stoma.

🗓️ Course Schedule

1:30 PM–1:40 PM | Opening | Prof. Dr. Zehra Göçmen Baykara

1:40 PM–2:00 PM | Etiological Factors and Types of Stoma | Ramazan Kozan

2:00 PM–2:20 PM | Care Process for Individuals with Stoma | Aysel Ören Hin

2:20 PM–2:50 PM | Break

2:50 PM–3:10 PM | Discharge Education and Home Care | Prof. Dr. Zehra Göçmen Baykara

3:10 PM–3:30 PM | Case Studies | Serpil Uçar

3:30 PM–4:00 PM | Physiotherapy in the Stoma | Doç. Dr. Cansu Şahbaz Pirinççi

📅 Date: November 16, 2025

👤 Course Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali ARSLANOĞLU

📎 Course Instructors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali ARSLANOĞLU, Specialist Pelin ERCAN, Specialist Yasemin Kavak

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

👥 Participant Profile: Support staff working in palliative clinics

🎯 Course Purpose: The purpose of this effective communication in palliative care course is to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction by establishing empathy-based, open, and understanding communication between patients, their families, and the care team.

Method: Lecture + Group Work + Role Play + Case Analysis

Materials: Presentation, role play cards, case scenarios, flip chart, pens

1. Introduction and Introduction

· Purpose and importance of the training

· Obtaining participants' expectations

· The special role of communication in palliative care

2. Basic Principles of Communication

· What is communication and how does it work?

· Verbal and nonverbal communication elements

· Effective listening techniques

· The importance of body language and tone of voice

Activity: Pair work – “Transmitting a message with body language alone” game

3. Special Communication Approaches

· Communication with patients: Empathy, patience, clarity

· Communication with patient relatives: Dealing with difficult emotions

· Communication within the team with colleagues (doctors, nurses, cleaning staff)

· Using “I” language and avoiding judgmental language

Activity: Role playing – “Managing tense dialogue with patient relatives”

Break (10 min)

4. Communication in Difficult Situations

· Coping with anger, sadness, and anxiety

· Ways to remain calm in times of crisis

· Maintaining personal boundaries

· Respecting cultural and individual differences

Activity: Case study – “Resolving an argument in the patient room”

5. The Role of the Support Person Professionalism

· Job descriptions and responsibilities in palliative care

· Building a professional stance and trust

· Avoiding gossip and the spread of misinformation

6. Practical Applications and Feedback

· Discussing real-life situations experienced by participants

· Role-playing and immediate trainer feedback

· Creating a list of "communication don'ts"

7. Closing and Evaluation

· Briefly summarize the training

· Participants share what they learned

· Completing an evaluation form

At the end of the training, participants will be able to:

· Communicate empathetically and patiently,

· Respond appropriately to difficult situations,

· Work harmoniously within a team,

· Act in a way that enhances the trust of patients and their families.

📅 Date: November 13, 2025

👤 Course Chair: Prof. Dr. Zehra Göçmen Baykara

📎 Course Secretary: Derya Karakaya

👥 Participant Profile: Healthcare professionals

🎯 Course Purpose: To provide knowledge about wound assessment, pressure injuries, oncological wounds, and incontinence dermatitis.

🗓️ Course Schedule

09:00–09:10 | Opening | Prof. Dr. Zehra Göçmen Baykara

09:10–09:30 | Wound Assessment | Prof. Dr. Hülya Bulut

09:30–09:50 | Oncological Wounds | Prof. Dr. Kerim Bora Yılmaz

09:50–10:20 | Break

10:20–10:40 | Pressure Injury – Risk and Prevention | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şenay Gül

10:40–11:00 | Staging and Nursing Care | Derya Karakaya

11:00–11:20 | Care with Case Examples | Fatma Kaplan, Aylin Turan

11:20–11:40 | Management of Incontinence Dermatitis | Prof. Dr. Tülay Başak

11:40–12:00 | Case Examples | Zeynep Gökkaya, Aysel Kılıç

12:00–12:20 | Preventing Skin Abrasion | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emel Gülnar

12:20–12:30 | Skin Abrasion Case Examples | Serpil Şerife Altınok

12:30–13:30 | Lunch Break

🎓 COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) for Long-Term Bedridden Patients

📅 Date: November 16, 2025
👤 Course Director: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökmen Özceylan
📎 Course Secretary: Specialist Dr. Dilara Koç Şeramet

👥 Target Audience: Family Medicine Specialists, Plastic Surgery Specialists, Wound Care Nurses, Palliative Care Unit Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

🎯 Course Objective

This course aims to teach participants how to improve pressure ulcers in long-term bedridden patients using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). Participants will gain hands-on experience with NPWT application, learn about different devices, and understand device maintenance and care.

🗓️ Course Schedule

09:00–09:10 | Opening Remarks

09:10–09:50 | Recognition of Pressure Ulcers, Setting Treatment Goals, Indications for VAC

09:50–10:00 | Coffee Break ☕

10:00–10:50 | History of VAC, Types, and Application Methods

10:50–11:00 | Coffee Break ☕

11:00–11:50 | Review of VAC History and Application Techniques

11:50–13:00 | Lunch Break

13:00–13:50 | Steps for Applying VAC Therapy

13:50–14:00 | Coffee Break ☕

14:00–14:50 | Care, Monitoring, and Follow-Up of Patients Undergoing VAC Therapy

14:50–15:00 | Coffee Break ☕

15:00–15:50 | Termination of VAC Therapy, Device Maintenance and Preservation

15:50–16:00 | Coffee Break ☕

16:00–16:30 | Course Evaluation – Test

👤 Course Chair: Specialist Hurişah AKSAKAL

📎 Course Secretary: Specialist Dr. Canan KÜÇÜK

👥 Participant Profile: Palliative Care Responsible Physicians, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Nurses, Spiritual Care Specialists, Psychologists, Social Workers.

🎯 Course Objective:

The aim of the basic-level palliative care training is to provide the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to improve the quality of life of patients and their families by addressing their physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs in life-threatening illnesses.

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🗓️ Course Program

09:00 – 09:30 – Opening and Introduction:

Course Objectives, Goals, and Expectations

09:30 – 09:50 – Definition and Basic Principles of Palliative Care

WHO approach / Philosophy, Purpose, and Principles of Palliative Care – Specialist Dr. Canan KÜÇÜK

09:50 – 10:10 – Difference Between Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care

– Specialist Hurişah AKSAKAL

10:10 – 10:30 – Palliative Care Service Models – Home Healthcare and Palliative Care

– Asst. Prof. Gönül DÜZGÜN

10:30 – 10:50 – Patient and Family Support

– Specialist Dr. Canan KÜÇÜK

10:50 – 11:00 – Coffee Break

11:00 – 11:30 – Pain and Symptom Management / Pain Assessment Scales and Pain Management

– Specialist Dr. Canan KÜÇÜK

11:30 – 12:00 – Non-Pharmacological Methods in Pain Management

– Asst. Prof. Gönül DÜZGÜN

12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch Break

13:00 – 13:15 – Assessment Standards for Health Facilities in Palliative Care

– Specialist Hurişah AKSAKAL

13:15 – 13:30 – Multidisciplinary Team Approach / Patient Assessment Scales

– Prof. Dr. Öznur ÖZDOĞAN

13:30 – 13:45 – Multidisciplinary Team Approach / Patient Assessment Scales

– Assoc. Prof. Ergün HASGÜL

13:45 – 14:00 – Multidisciplinary Team Approach / Patient Assessment Scales

– Psychologist Seda Kertlez GÜNDÜZALP

14:00 – 14:30 – Coffee Break

14:30 – 15:00 – Multidisciplinary Team Approach / Patient Assessment Scales

– Physiotherapist Yasemin KOLSUZ

15:00 – 15:15 – Communication and Symptom Management Practices with Symptom Assessment Scales

– Specialist Dr. Canan KÜÇÜK

15:15 – 15:30 – Patient/Family Satisfaction / Satisfaction Assessment Scales

– Prof. Dr. Yasemin ÖZTÜRK KILIÇ

15:30 – Closing