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Gerontological Nursing

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: SSHP3503
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: SH 2019
Level: Bachelor of Nursing
Year of Study: 3 (2021-2022)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Salmu, Marita
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2021-2022

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3009SH2018-23DK2021-08-01 – 2022-07-31Kirsi LehtolaFinnish2020-09-25 – 2021-01-10
3010SH2019-3A2022-01-01 – 2022-07-31Kirsi LehtolaFinnish2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10
3011SH2019-3B2022-01-01 – 2022-07-31Kirsi LehtolaFinnish2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10
3012SH2019-23CK2022-01-01 – 2022-07-31Kirsi LehtolaFinnish2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10
3014SH2018-34CK2021-08-01 – 2022-07-31Kirsi LehtolaFinnish2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06
3015SH2018-34DK2021-08-01 – 2022-07-31Kirsi LehtolaFinnish2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06
3017SH2019-23DK2022-01-01 – 2022-07-31Kirsi LehtolaFinnish2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10

Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2022-2023.

Learning Outcomes

Is able to support elderly persons in gaining and maintaining wellbeing, health and functional capacity as well as to recognize possible changes in these.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 33 h
- of which autonomous studies: 48 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Clinical basics of nursing

Contents

Evaluating and supporting functional capacity. Nutrition and physical activity. Environment and social relationships as part of wellbeing.
Geriatrics 1 ects

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Kelo, S., Launiemi, H., Takaluoma, M. & Tiittanen H. 2015. Ikääntynyt ihminen ja hoitotyö. Sanoma Pro.
Heikkinen E, Jyrkämä J, Rantanen T (toim.)2013. Gerontologia. 3.uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Duodecim.
Tilvis R, Pitkälä K, Strandberg T, Sulkava R, Viitanen M. (toim.) 2010. Geriatria. Helsinki: Duodecim

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

E-lectures, lectures, workshops, gropuwork, seminars.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5
The student is able to support elderly persons in gaining and maintaining holistic wellbeing
is able to apply evidence based multidisciplinary knowledge concerning health and functional capacity on in nursing practice
Is able to evaluate changes in health and functional capacity
to prevent and recognize risk full situations

Grade 3
The student is able to support elderly persons in gaining and maintaining holistic wellbeing
Is able to apply evidence based knowledge concerning health and functional capacity in nursing practice
Is able to pay attention to changes in health and functional capacity
to prevent and recognize some risk full situations

Grade 1
Is able to support elderly persons in gaining and maintaining holistic wellbeing
is able to use evidence based knowledge concerning health and functional capacity in nursing practice
observes some changes in health and functional capacity
to name some factors that can lead to risk full situations

Assessment Methods

Learning assignment as groupwork. Participation in lectures. Exam.


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