Gerontological Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHP3503 |
| Curriculum: | SH 2020K |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2023) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Lehtola, Kirsi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Year 2023
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3021 | SH2020-23CK | 2023-01-05 – 2023-05-30 | Katja Ketola | Finnish | 2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10 |
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.