Nursing Care for Elderly Patients (4 op)

Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

F1_ Special characteristics of geriatric nursing (3 ECTS credits; 5 Chinese credits) 81 hours: 16 offline lessons; 2 online lessons; 63 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work

Content:
- Knowing the physical, psychological, social changes related to ageing and the most common risk factors for functional capacity.
- Recognizing the most common diseases, symptoms, tests, and principles of treatment associated with ageing. Knowing the special features of pharmaceutical care for the elderly and how to assess and support the functional capacity and health of the older population.
- Utilising evaluation data in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the services and
benefits.
- Structured documentation of data on functional capacity.
- Gero-technology.

F2_ Fundamentals of geriatrics and gerontological nursing (1 ECTS credits; 1,8 Chinese credits) 27hours: 8 offline lessons; 2 online lessons; 17 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- Ethical aspects of nursing of elderly patients.
- Knowing and planning the service paths, service design and service guidance for the older
population.
- Family care, family career and support services for family career.
- Home care and services available at home.
- Evidence, research, and recommendations supporting the nursing of the elderly.

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