Adult Health
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | STS2002 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2005T |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Nurmi, Regina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-TH-4A | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02 | Helena Leppänen, Hannele Ilvesoksa, Juhani Laakso | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The students will deepen their knowledge in the health promotion of adults and elderly. The students know the possibilities of different service systems for health promotion. The students learn to make a care plan in multiprofessional collaboration.
The students will understand the possibilities of health technology in the health promotion. The student will learn how to make use of applications of information technology and health technology in the guidance of the clients.
Contents
Factors affecting the health and well-being of adults and ageing, essential problems in the public health and the prevention. Supporting and maintaining health. Health service for the adult population and elderly people. Making a comprehensive care plan in multiprofessional collaboration. Home care, home nursing and hospital at home. Health technology as a method.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Tepponen, R. 2003. Yli 75-vuotiaiden kotihoitoasiakkaiden palvelujen toteutuminen pääkaupunkiseudulla. Helsingin yliopisto. (Soveltuvin osin)
- Luennoitsijan osoittamia ajankohtaisia artikkeleita ja tutkimuksia.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, study discussions, group work, independent study.
Assessment Methods
Active participation. Nursing: examination. Medical and health technology: compulsory attendance. Numeric assessment.