Gerontological Nursing and RehabilitationLaajuus (4cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for the sick elderly based on gerontological knowledge. They will know how to plan, implement and evaluate the care and nursing of ill aged people in various living environments. In their decisions, students will pay attention to the clients' rehabilitation as well as to the promotion of their health and ability to function. They know how to support the aged person and his family in hospice care. Student identifies challenges in the development of gerontological nursing and ethical principles.

Content

- the evidence based care and nursing process in common geriatric illnesses
- nursing interventions in gerontological nursing
- multiprofessionalism in gerontological nursing
- continuity of care and rehabilitation in gerontological nursing
- hospice care
- documentation in gerontological nursing

Materials

New online material
Newest print of: Hoitotyön taidot ja toiminnot, SanomaPro
Newest print of: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, SanomaPro

Duodecim Oppiportti-material

Teaching methods

Lectures, visitors, practical exercises, learning tasks
Active participation is required
Exam

Exam schedules

In the end of the course

Student workload

4 x 27 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student recognizes the basics and ethical principles of planning, implementation, and evaluation of gerontological care and rehabilitation work.. The student can use information about gerontological care and rehabilitation work. The student recognizes the principles of good palliative care

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to plan, implement and evaluate ill and recovering old people’s nursing care, rehabilitation and end-of-life care. Students are able to evaluate their skills and knowledge and observe ethical principles in their action. Students are prepared to carry out gerontological nursing and rehabilitation duties and they are able to apply their knowledge to new tasks. They are aware of their development needs and identify development options in their work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can explain the basics of planning, implementation, and evaluation in gerontological care and rehabilitation work, and the principles of good palliative care. The student can use information about gerontological care and rehabilitation work. They can assess their skills and act in accordance with ethical principles. are aware of their development needs and identify development options in their work.

Qualifications

Introduction to Gerontology, Geriatrics, Anatomy and Physiology, Basics of Elderly Care