Curricula

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Avoin AMK: polkulaisten lisäksi mukaan myös yksi avoimen opiskelija, josta sovittu opettajien kanssa erikseen.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Learning materials and recommended literature

Oppiportin kirjasta Gerontologia:

Lääkkeet (Kivelä 2013)

Gerontologinen hoitotyö (Tiikkainen & Heikkinen 2013)

Oppiportin kirjasta Palliatiivinen hoito https://www.oppiportti.fi/op/pli00193/do

Luvut:

Vanhuus ja vanhuuskuolema
Mihin iäkkäät ihmiset kuolevat
Hoitoketjut ja kuolinpaikat
Gerastenia (hauraus-raihnausoireyhtymä, HRO)
Gerastenian kliininen merkitys, ehkäisy ja hoito
Muistisairaan elämän loppuvaiheen tavallisimmat hoitoratkaisuja vaativat tilanteet
Muistisairaan potilaan elämän loppuvaiheen hoito
Hoidon rajaukset vanhuksen kuoleman lähestyessä
Hotuksen hoitotyön suositukset
Iäkkään turvallinen kotiutuminen sairaalasta

Muistisairaan henkilön päivittäistoiminnoista suoriutumisen tukeminen – Lääkkeettömät menetelmät hoitotyössä

Teaching methods

Webinaarit, seminaari, itsenäinen opiskelu, oppimistehtävät
Vanhusten lääkehoito -verkkokurssi
Seminaaritehtävä 1op (yhteinen opintojakson Näyttöön perustuva hoitotyö kanssa (+1,5op)
Tentti - marras-joulukuun vaihteessa

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Verkkotentti viikolla 47, 1. uusinta viikolla 48 ja 2. uusinta viikolla 49.

Student workload

3op = 81 h
Kontaktiopetus ja siihen valmistautuminen 13 h (0,5op)
Seminaari ja siihen valmistautuminen 41 h ( 1,5 op)
Itsenäinen opiskelu 27 h (1op)

Further information for students

Gerontologinen hoitotyö / Palliatiivinen hoito ja saattohoito 3op
Iäkkään asiakkaan lääkehoito 1op

Avoimen amk:n erillisryhmä (ZJA22KSSHML)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Avoin AMK (sar-polkulaiset), mukana min-max luvussa
Avoin AMK, Alkio-opisto

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Avoin AMK (sar-polkulaiset), mukana min-max luvussa
Avoin AMK, Alkio-opisto

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Learning materials and recommended literature

Oppiportin kirjasta Gerontologia:

Lääkkeet (Kivelä 2013)

Gerontologinen hoitotyö (Tiikkainen & Heikkinen 2013)

Oppiportin kirjasta Palliatiivinen hoito https://www.oppiportti.fi/op/pli00193/do

Luvut:

Vanhuus ja vanhuuskuolema
Mihin iäkkäät ihmiset kuolevat
Hoitoketjut ja kuolinpaikat
Gerastenia (hauraus-raihnausoireyhtymä, HRO)
Gerastenian kliininen merkitys, ehkäisy ja hoito
Muistisairaan elämän loppuvaiheen tavallisimmat hoitoratkaisuja vaativat tilanteet
Muistisairaan potilaan elämän loppuvaiheen hoito
Hoidon rajaukset vanhuksen kuoleman lähestyessä
Hotuksen hoitotyön suositukset
Iäkkään turvallinen kotiutuminen sairaalasta

Muistisairaan henkilön päivittäistoiminnoista suoriutumisen tukeminen – Lääkkeettömät menetelmät hoitotyössä

Teaching methods

Webinaarit, seminaarit, itsenäinen opiskelu, oppimistehtävät
Vanhusten lääkehoito -verkkokurssi
Seminaaritehtävä 1op (yhteinen opintojakson Näyttöön perustuva hoitotyö kanssa (+1,5op)
Tentti - marras-joulukuun vaihteessa

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Verkkotentti viikolla 47

Student workload

3op = 81 h
Kontaktiopetus ja siihen valmistautuminen 13 h (0,5op)
Seminaarit 41 h ( 1,5 op)
Itsenäinen opiskelu 27 h (1op)

Further information for students

Gerontologinen hoitotyö / Palliatiivinen hoito ja saattohoito 3op
Iäkkään asiakkaan lääkehoito 1op

Avoimen amk:n erillisryhmä (ZJA22KSSHML)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

(Avoin AMK (sar-polkulaiset), mukana min-max luvussa
Avoin AMK, Alkio-opisto)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Tuija.Hakala@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

(Avoin AMK (sar-polkulaiset), mukana min-max luvussa
Avoin AMK, Alkio-opisto)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Avoin AMK 8 (sar-polkulaiset), mukana min-max luvussa
YTOL/Avoin AMK, Alkio-opisto 5 paikkaa (syksyllä tiedossa 2 opiskelijaa, keväällä tulee mahdollisesti jokunen lisää, siksi 5 paikkaa)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Opintojakson tarkempi toteutus sovitaan erikseen opintojakson alkaessa.
Tarvittaessa ota yhteys Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi (Geront. ht 3op) + Sirpa.Sandelin@jamk.fi (Lääkehoidon osuus 1op)

Avoin AMK 8 (sar-polkulaiset), mukana min-max luvussa
YTOL/Avoin AMK, Alkio-opisto 5 paikkaa (syksyllä tiedossa 2 opiskelijaa, keväällä tulee mahdollisesti jokunen lisää, siksi 5 paikkaa)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-

Objectives

Purpose of the course

This course will help you familiarize with the central concepts and theoretical knowledge of gerontological nursing. After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and methods to promote health, functional capacity and quality of life in an individualised and client-centred approach. After completing the course, you will become more resource-oriented and have positive attitudes towards ageing and older people, both as individuals and as a valuable member of the family, community and society.

Course Competence

Ethical Competence
International Competence
Evidence-based nursing and decision making competence

Learning Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key changes related to healthy ageing and the factors contributing to the health and functional ability of elderly patients. Motivated to examine ageing based on available resources from different perspectives and understand the importance of promoting the health and functional ability of the elderly patient. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, its nursing interventions, ways to promote and prevent them and basic geriatric medications. You are able to seek evidence-based information related to gerontological nursing and follow the current discussion.

Content

Concepts of gerontological nursing
Elderly people, their family members and wider support networks as nursing clients
Ageing process and factors affecting it
Assessment of health and functional ability and promotion in different settings
Memory disorders and ways to improve memory
Fundamental concepts in geriatric palliative and hospice care
Nursing role and competencies in the gerontological multiprofessional team
Basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people
Gerontechnology

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

-

Teaching methods

-

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

-

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Open Studies 10
Gradia 10

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1- Sufficient

You can identify the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will be familiar with the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be familiar with elderly people's illnesses, nursing interventions to prevent and treat them, and the use of basics of pharmacotherapy for elderly people. You recognise the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and examine ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

2- Satisfactory

You are able to define the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability. You will describe the methods used to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You know the most common health conditions associated with ageing, the methods of preventing and treating them, and the basics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3- Good

You reflect on the ageing process and risks to health and functional ability from different perspectives. In your learning assignments, you will highlight correctly methods for assessing health and functional ability and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, prevent and treat them while taking into consideration the characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You will understand the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing.

4- Very good

In your learning assignments, you demonstrate that you are able to apply evidence-based information on ageing changes and risks to health and functional ability in different client scenarios. You apply a wide range of methods to assess health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the most common health conditions associated with ageing, to prevent and treat them while taking into considerations the pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. You analyse the responsibility and role of nursing in the multiprofessional team from different perspectives and discuss ethical issues related to gerontological nursing. You will examine your own competence in the field of gerontological nursing.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5- Excellent

Through learning assignments, you analyse the ageing process and risks for health and functional ability from different perspectives. You critically evaluate the methods used to identify health and functional capacity and promote successful ageing. You will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge of the essential diseases of the elderly, to prevent and treat them in different client contexts, taking into account the distinct characteristics of pharmacotherapy for the elderly people. In the learning assignments, you demonstrate your understanding of the responsibility and role of nursing in multidisciplinary collaboration and analyse ethical issues related to gerontological nursing from different perspectives. You will be able to evaluate your competence and recognize your strengths and development challenges in gerontological nursing.

Prerequisites

-