Study Guide

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 21.8-5.11

Materials

National and international guidelines and recommendations on Moodle
D’Onofrio,G., Greco, A. & Sancarlo, D. 2018. Gerontology.
Palermo, S. 2021. Frailty in the Elderly: Understanding and Managing Complexity
Ferraro, K., Janet M. Wilmoth, J. 2013 Gerontology : Perspectives and Issues, Fourth Edition
Mars, L. 2020. Dementia. Handbook and Resource Guide. Grey House Publishing
Literature search is included in the course and is used as literature for assignment

Teaching methods

Lectures
Groupwork

Completion alternatives

Written assignments in groups and pair work submitted
Online exam (Geriatrics)
Seminar and introduction: obligatory
Retake: dates on Moodle

Student workload

1c = 27h
5c= 135h

Lectures (14,5h), at Campus
Individiual studies and group work.(117,5 h)
Seminar (3h) at Campus

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

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

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

Clinical Nursing 1
First Aid and Basic Nursing