Palliative care and care in the final stages of life (2 cr)
Code: VÅV22KV05-3001
General information
Enrollment
04.10.2023 - 26.11.2023
Timing
27.11.2023 - 21.01.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
10 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
- Degree Programme in Midwifery
Teachers
- Anna-Lena Nieminen
- Marica Hinders
Teacher in charge
Marica Hinders
Groups
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USS22F-VSjukskötare (YH), h22, flerform, Vasa
Objective
Student:
- can define as concepts care lines, care limitations and anticipatory care plan for the final stages of life and understand their significance in the implementation of palliative care.
- knows the organization levels of palliative care and the service system as well as consultation channels
- can draw up a plan for palliative care and care in the final stages of life together with the patient and her relatives, the doctor in charge and the other interprofessional team
- can identifiy ethical and legal aspects associated with the final stages in life
- can identify care needs and provide symptom-controlled and individual palliative care and end-of-life care
- understand the importance of relatives and active role in treatment in palliative care work.
- understand the importance of treating, supporting and guiding the patient and relatives with feeling and empathy.
Content
The basics of palliative care
Pain and symptom treatment
Holistic support for patients and relatives
Interaction and encounters
Care in the final stages of life
Care of the deceased
Ethics and law
Interprofessional teamwork
Location and time
Autumn 2023
Materials
Recommended literature in Moodle
Teaching methods
Online recorded lectures/info
Completion alternatives
Individual case study
Reflection assignment
Student workload
1 cr= 27h
2 cr= 54h
Further information
Moodle opens 27.11
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 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)
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual cas study graded 0-5
Reflection Pass/Fail
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 shows limited substantive knowledge, cannot be essential
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
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.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student has mastered the substance of his work, but the application is limited.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
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 and independent working methods)
Qualifications
VÅV22GV01/BM22GV01/HVV22GV01 The Profession of Nurse, The Profession of Nurse and Midwife, The Profession of Nurse and Public Health Nurse
VÅV22GV02: Basics in Nursing Care
VÅV22PR01 Practice: Basic Care