Gerontologinen hoitotyö (3 cr)

Code: SHZP1510-0K0T2

General information

Timing: 01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Face-to-face

Unit: School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers: Irmeli Matilainen

Groups: ZJA19SS1
Avoin amk, HYVI, ryhmä 1, AMK-polut; VAm20K2
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan monimuoto,kevät 2020; SAR19SM
Sairaanhoitaja

Course: SHZP1510

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The student can identify the changes related to healthy aging, as well as common health and functional problems that are threats to older adults wellbeing and functional capacity. S/he understands the health of the elderly. utilize valid and reliable age-specific assessment tools and evidence-based interventions to assess and promote successful aging and functional ability of older adults.

Content

Gerontological Nursing concept and the role nurses in multidisciplinary team.
Elderly people and their families as clients in health care.
The aging process and its impact on the nursing process and nursing.
Assessment of health and functional ability of older persons and evidence based helping methods.
Memory disorders.
special features of pharmacotherapy among the elderly.

Materials

Gerontologia. 2013. Toim. E. Heikkinen, J. Jyrkämä & T. Rantanen. Helsinki: Duodecim. Vanheneminen ja terveys. 2009. Toim. Lyyra, T-M, Pikkarainen, A. & Tiikkainen, P. Helsinki: Edita.Gerontologinen hoitotyö. 2010. Toim. Voutilainen, P. & Tiikkainen, P. Porvoo: WSOYpro. Geriatria. 2010. Toim. Tilvis R, Pitkälä K, Strandberg T, Sulkava R & Viitanen M. Kustannus Oy Duodecim.

Completion alternatives

Full TIME STUDIES Participation in classroom learning. Individual and group assignments. Discussions and Exam.Blended learningOnline Studies

Student workload

Full TIME STUDIED Contact lessons 20h. E-learning 20h. Individual and group assignments 11h. Independent work 30h. Blended learning E-learning 81H material and instructions can be found in Optima

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students identify the changes related to healthy aging, as well as common health and functional problems that are threats to older adults' wellbeing and functional capacity. They understand the health of the elderly and utilize valid and reliable age-specific assessment tools and evidence-based interventions to assess and promote successful aging and functional ability of older adults. They recognize the responsibility of nursing care and the role of multi-professional co-operation, in gerontological nursing.

Fail 0
The student does not achieve the objectives set for the course.

Qualifications

Further information

Open Studies