Patient-centered Nursing Process in Palliative CareLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: YSAP0103
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Annina Kangas-Niemi, Hyvinvointiyksikkö
Objective
The student
• masters the overall assessment of the client's state of health, defining the need for symptomatic treatment, assessing the severity of symptoms, clinical treatment and health promotion methods
• apply a special level of competence in customer-oriented planning of palliative and hospice care based on the individual needs and situation of the patient and his relatives
• critically evaluates and utilizes interventions developed to promote patient and medication safety, and can explain the importance of risk management in the context of palliative care.
• dominates the demanding comprehensive clinical examination of the patient (including consideration of health-related physical, psychological, ethnic and cultural perspectives).
Content
• Treatment process and systematic treatment planning in palliative care
• Patient and medication safety and risk management
• Clinical decision-making in evidence-based palliative and hospice care
• Holistic assessment of the overall state of health (physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural
Qualifications
A-level (Bachelor's Degree) competence in palliative care.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Assessment methods and criteria will be announced in the moodle online environment by the UAS network.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 31.08.2023
Timing
18.09.2023 - 30.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Face-to-face, 60 % Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
- Irmeli Matilainen
Teacher in charge
Annina Kangas-Niemi
Groups
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YSY22SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
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YSY22STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
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YSY22SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
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YSV22S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
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ZJAYSB22S1Avoin AMK, sote, Projektijohtaminen, YAMK-polku
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ZJAYSV22S1Avoin AMK, sote, Verkostojohtaminen, YAMK-polku
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ZJAYSY22STAvoin AMK, sote, Terveyden edistäminen, YAMK-polku
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YSB22KAVOProjektijohtaminen YAMK
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ZJAYSY22SJAvoin AMK, sote, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, YAMK-polku
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YSY22SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
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ZJAYSY22SKAvoin AMK, sote, Kliininen asiantuntija, YAMK-polku
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ZJAYSY22SMAvoin AMK, sote, Monialainen kuntoutus, YAMK-polku
Objectives
The student
• masters the overall assessment of the client's state of health, defining the need for symptomatic treatment, assessing the severity of symptoms, clinical treatment and health promotion methods
• apply a special level of competence in customer-oriented planning of palliative and hospice care based on the individual needs and situation of the patient and his relatives
• critically evaluates and utilizes interventions developed to promote patient and medication safety, and can explain the importance of risk management in the context of palliative care.
• dominates the demanding comprehensive clinical examination of the patient (including consideration of health-related physical, psychological, ethnic and cultural perspectives).
Content
• Treatment process and systematic treatment planning in palliative care
• Patient and medication safety and risk management
• Clinical decision-making in evidence-based palliative and hospice care
• Holistic assessment of the overall state of health (physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural
Time and location
See schedule below
Learning materials and recommended literature
The materials of the course are available on Moodle
Teaching methods
Distance learning/Webinars, learning assignments and guidance discussions
Lectures + training in patient examination
OSCE
Practical training and working life connections
The course has content that supports professional skills and student`s own profession.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
The dates of the exams/assignments and the possibilities for renewal are agreed separately with the teacher.
International connections
-
Alternative completion methods
The recognition of prior learning is not possible as a whole course. If the student has previous higher education level studies related to the topic, the recognition of the units can be discussed with the teacher.
Student workload
-
Content scheduling
See below
Further information for students
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Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Assessment methods and criteria will be announced in the moodle online environment by the UAS network.
Prerequisites
A-level (Bachelor's Degree) competence in palliative care.