Counselling Patients and Families (2cr)

Objective

Students are familiar with the background of patient counselling. They know how to plan, implement and evaluate a counselling process. Students are able to use various counselling methods and written, visual and online materials in patients counselling.

Content

The background and principles of patient counselling. Conceptions of learning, counselling and teaching processes. Counselling methods and virtual services in patient counselling.

Qualifications

No previous studies required

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Client- and Population - Based Health Promotion during the middle phase of the studies

Materials

Eloranta, T. & Virkki, S. 2011. Ohjaus hoitotyössä. Helsinki:Tammi.
Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/s9zbmx

Holmstöm, I. & Röring, M. 2010. The relation between patient-centredness and patient empowerment: A discussion on concepts. Patient education and counseling, 79 (2), 167-172.


Current study materials

Teaching methods

Introductory lectures. Simulation. Online learning. Independent assignments individually and in small groups.