•   Gerontology and Emergency Geriatric Care VÅV22KV10-3008 03.03.2025-06.04.2025  4 credits  (USS23D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    Student:
    - has knowledge of physiological gerontology, geriatrics and acute geriatrics and can apply them in care
    - has knowledge of health risks, common symptoms and diseases in the highest age groups
    -has knowledge of aging, multi-morbidity and the importance of acute conditions and can apply it in care
    - has knowledge of chronic conditions and their significance in acute illness
    - has knowledge of various memory disorders
    - masters the management of acute conditions in the elderly
    - has knowledge of and can apply the features of the elderly's drug treatment
    - masters drug-related problems in the care of the elderly and can actively apply knowledge in the prevention of iatrogenic injuries
    - can promote the functional ability of the elderly and has a rehabilitative approach to care
    - has knowledge of digital technology and technical aids in geriatric care
    - has knowledge of legislation and recommendations regarding the elderly population
    Prerequisites
    VÅV22GV02 Basics in Nursing Care
    VÅV22GV05 Drug Therapy 1
    VÅV22PR01 Practice: Basic Care
    Content of the study unit
    Gerontology
    Geriatrics
    Acute geriatrics
    Gerotechnology
    Drug treatment for elderly
    Nutrition for elderly
    Assessment criteria
    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 written work
    The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They 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 work
    The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Criteria for evaluation of the exam
    The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

    Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
    The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Sirkku Säätelä

    Learning material

    På svenska
    Wisten, A.,Rundgren, Å.& Larsson,B. 2020. Akut geriatrik. Studentlitteratur.
    Fastbom Johan. 2015. Äldres läkemedel. Studentlitteratur
    Kirkevold, M.,Brodtkorb, K.& Hylen Ranhoff, A. 2018. Geriatrisk omvårdnad. Liber.

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    Learning methods

    Lectures
    Self studies
    Group work
    Online exam

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    03.03.2025 - 06.04.2025

    Enrollment date range

    02.12.2024 - 09.03.2025

    Group(s)
    • USS23D-V
    Seats

    10 - 45

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Sirkku Säätelä

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Nursing, Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing, Degree Programme in Midwifery

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    1.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Timing and attendance

    Spring 2024

    Student's schedule and workload

    1c =27h
    4c=108h