•   Gerontological Nursing and Rehabilitation NU22CC09-3005 20.01.2025-20.04.2025  5 credits  (NU24D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student:
    - is prepared to assess caring needs that are specific for the elderly and geriatric patient
    - has basic knowledge of health promotion, the prevention of diseases and disabilities in older adults, and use this knowledge for patient guidance.
    - has knowledge of specific diseases linked to older adults and their etiology.
    - has knowledge of specific issues regarding pharmacology and nutrition in elderly care, and prepare for the practice of safe drug administration
    - is prepared to care for the elderly patient in all nursing contexts
    - understands the concept of habilitation and rehabilitation from a social, physical and psychological perspective
    - is familiar with rehabilitation and habilitation at different ages and persons with special needs
    - understands 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.
    - recognizes different patient organizations acting in the field of rehabilitation and habilitation
    - knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
    - applies critical thinking and decision-making in the specific nursing context
    - applies ethical and cultural aspects in the specific nursing context
    Prerequisites
    Clinical Nursing 1
    First Aid and Basic Nursing
    Content of the study unit
    Specific caring needs for the elderly patient
    Health promotion, the prevention of diseases and disabilities in older adults, and use this knowledge for patient guidance.
    Specific diseases for the older adults
    Memory disorders and nursing care of persons with memory disorders
    Pharmacology and nutrition in elderly care
    Habilitation and rehabilitation of the elderly person
    Rehabilitation and habilitation at different ages and persons with special needs
    Patient organizations
    person-centered care
    Pain assessment
    Gerotechnology
    Acute gerontology
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    The student does not achieve criteria for grade 1
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    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 (3-4)
    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
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Marica Hinders

    Learning material

    National and international guidelines and recommendations on Moodle
    Literature recommendations are available in moodle
    Literature search is included in the course and is used as literature for assignment

    Learning methods

    Lectures
    Groupwork
    Introduction and seminars are compulsory

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Feedback on the tasks is obtained through assessment criteria, more detailed justification is obtained when contacting the course's teacher.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    20.01.2025 - 20.04.2025

    Enrollment date range

    02.12.2024 - 19.01.2025

    Group(s)
    • NU24D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Marica Hinders, Vasa Vård 1

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Nursing

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Written assignments in groups and pair work submit
    Exam (Geriatrics)
    Seminar and introduction: obligatory
    Retake: dates on Moodle

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Information in Moodle

    Timing and attendance

    Spring 20.1-20.4 2025

    Student's schedule and workload

    1c = 27h
    5c= 135h

    Lectures (23h ), at Campus
    Individiual studies and group work.(109h)
    Seminar (3h) at Campus

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    The student does not achieve criteria for grade 1

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject. 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.

    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 sufficient 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.
    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