Study Guide

Objective

The student will:
-understand the process of natural ageing (physical, mental and social changes)
-become prepared to assess caring needs that are specific for the elderly patient
-obtain basic knowledge of health promotion, the prevention of diseases and disabilities in older adults, and use this knowledge for patient guidance.
-obtain knowledge of specific diseases linked to older adults and their aetiology.
-obtain knowledge of specific issues regarding pharmacology and nutrition in elderly care, and prepare for the practice of safe drug administration
-become prepared to care for the elderly patient in all nursing contexts
-understand the concept of habilitation and rehabilitation from a social, physical and psychological perspective
-become familiar with rehabilitation and habilitation at different ages and persons with special needs
-understand the organization and management of rehabilitation and habilitation in nursing, both nationally and internationally, and be able to apply it to patient guidance and nursing care.
-recognize different patient organizations acting in the field of rehabilitation and habilitation

Content

The student will:
-understand the process of natural ageing (physical, mental and social changes)
-become prepared to assess caring needs that are specific for the elderly patient
-obtain basic knowledge of health promotion, the prevention of diseases and disabilities in older adults, and use this knowledge for patient guidance.
-obtain knowledge of specific diseases linked to older adults and their aetiology.
-obtain knowledge of specific issues regarding pharmacology and nutrition in elderly care, and prepare for the practice of safe drug administration
-become prepared to care for the elderly patient in all nursing contexts
-understand the concept of habilitation and rehabilitation from a social, physical and psychological perspective
-become familiar with rehabilitation and habilitation at different ages and persons with special needs
-understand the organization and management of rehabilitation and habilitation in nursing, both nationally and internationally, and be able to apply it to patient guidance and nursing care.
-recognize different patient organizations acting in the field of rehabilitation and habilitation

Location and time

Autumn 2021 week 45-50

Materials

National and international guidelines and recommendations on Moodle
Tabloski, P. 2014. Gerontological nursing
Craig, L. 2019, The role of the registered nurse in supporting frailty in care homes. British Journal of Nursing 7/11. 2019
Ferraro, K., Janet M. Wilmoth, J. 2013 Gerontology : Perspectives and Issues, Fourth Edition
Sugar, J.A 2019. Introduction to aging. A positive interdisciplinary approach
Literature search is included in the course and is used as literature for assignment
National and international recommendations on Moodle
Powerpoint presentations
Movies

Teaching methods

Lectures online and in class
Groupwork

Exam schedules

Written assignments and group report submitted (Rehabilitation and geriatrics)
Online exam (Geriatrics)
Seminar obligatory (Rehabilitation)
Retake: dates on Moodle

Completion alternatives

NU21AF14 - 3002, is realized completely online week 45-50
Open path students

Student workload

5 x 27 h = 135 h

Further information

Information about the course will be given the first lecture. At the same time also information about literature and search strategy i library and on database..
Students are divided into smaller groups by the teacher and students work in the same group throughout the course
Deadlines are to be followed

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Group work geriatrics: pass/fail
On line exam: grade 1-5
Written assignment rehabilitation: grade 1-5
Not participating in seminar: the student writes a summary and gives comment on the other groups presentation

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not achieve criteria for grade 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites