Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of changes related to ageing, health risk factors and most common illnesses of the elderly in their nursing care
- apply the principles and recommendations related to the assessment of the functional capacity, service needs of elderly patients and service guidance
- apply the main principles of rehabilitation and resource-oriented care while supporting health, functional capacity and care for elderly patients
- apply research data and recommendations in the planning, implementation and assessment of the quality of care for elderly patients
- describe and justify the most common examinations and procedures needed in the nursing care of elderly patients when the general condition of the elderly patient has suddenly deteriorated
- describe the special features of interaction and guidance in the nursing of elderly patients and patients with a memory disorders
- describe and justify the use of digital and technological aids in the monitoring and treating of the health of elderly patients and their rehabilitation

Grading scale

Approved/Failed