Technologies and digitalization in services for the older people (5cr)

Objective

The student delves into the possibilities of digitalization in the social and health care sector and what successful digitalization in services for the older people requires and demands. The student considers the individuality of the older people as well as their needs, wishes, and resources in relation to remote services and technologies that support daily life. The student outlines the process of implementing technologies and digital solutions and can justify the importance of critical factors for successful implementation. The student is able to apply technologies and digital services to support the well-being and active daily life of the older people. The student recognizes the skills required from professionals in the use of digital services and can explain how the suitability and effectiveness of digital services can be assessed. The student also explores technologies and digital solutions that support the well-being and active daily life of the older people from an international perspective.

Content

Various real-time remote guidance, remote care, remote nursing, and remote rehabilitation services, as well as technologies that support daily life.
The possibilities, benefits, and challenges of remote services and technologies from the perspectives of professionals and clients.
The implementation of remote services and technologies.
The competency required for remote services and technologies.
The assessment of the suitability and effectiveness of remote services and technologies.
Ethical considerations of remote services and technologies.
International perspectives and collaboration.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student recognizes the possibilities of digitalization in the social and health care sector and understands theoretically what successful digitalization in services for the older people requires. The student partially considers the individuality, needs, wishes, and resources of the older people in relation to remote services and technologies that support daily life. The student outlines the process of implementing technologies and digital solutions at a basic level and identifies some critical factors. The student's application of technologies and digital services to support the well-being and active daily life of the older people is limited. The student recognizes the skills required of a professional in the use of digital services but does not describe them in relation to their own skills. The student's understanding of evaluating the suitability and effectiveness of digital services is fragmented. The student needs support in terms of international perspectives and collaboration.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student recognizes the key possibilities of digitalization in the social and health care sector and understands well what successful digitalization in services for the older people requires. The student considers the individuality, needs, wishes, and resources of the older people in relation to remote services and technologies that support daily life in a versatile manner. The student outlines the process of implementing technologies and digital solutions well and justifies the importance of critical factors for success. The student's activities demonstrate the application of technologies and digital services to support the well-being and active daily life of the older people. The student recognizes well the skills required of a professional in the use of digital services and clearly explains how the suitability and effectiveness of digital services can be evaluated. The student shows initiative in terms of international perspectives and collaboration.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student comprehensively recognizes the possibilities of digitalization in the social and health care sector and demonstrates a deep understanding of what successful digitalization in services for the older people requires. The student considers the individuality, needs, wishes, and resources of the older people in relation to remote services and technologies that support daily life excellently and diversely. The student outlines the process of implementing technologies and digital solutions excellently and comprehensively justifies the importance of critical factors for success. The student applies technologies and digital services to support the well-being and active daily life of the older people insightfully and broadly. The student excellently recognizes the skills required of a professional in the use of digital services and explains comprehensively how the suitability and effectiveness of digital services can be evaluated. The student is proactive and active in terms of international perspectives and collaboration.