Evidence-based clinical elder careLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: VHO0102A20S
Credits
2 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Enrollment
23.09.2024 - 13.10.2024
Timing
05.05.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
- Helsinki
- Oulu
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Ulla Lahtela
Groups
-
OUL-S24sh-lh
-
HKI-K24sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
23.09.2024 - 13.10.2024
Timing
24.02.2025 - 16.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
-
HKI-K24shd
-
HKI-K24th
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024
Timing
25.11.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Linnea Jokinen
Groups
-
HKI-K24sh-lh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
- Pieksämäki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Tiina Takku
- Hanna Kolehmainen
Scheduling groups
- Joensuun ryhmä (Size: 55. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pieksämäen ryhmä (Size: 55. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PMK-S23sh
-
JNS-S23shd
Small groups
- Joensuun ryhmä
- Pieksämäen ryhmä
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Pori
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Sinikka Paukkunen
- Linnea Jokinen
Groups
-
POR-S23th
-
POR-S23sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024
Timing
16.09.2024 - 13.10.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Linnea Jokinen
Groups
-
HKI-S23sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 27.10.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Oulu
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Ulla Lahtela
Groups
-
OUL-S23shOUL-S23sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
11.10.2023 - 29.10.2023
Timing
22.04.2024 - 12.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Linnea Jokinen
Groups
-
A54shA54sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
11.10.2023 - 29.10.2023
Timing
26.02.2024 - 07.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Oulu
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Ulla Lahtela
Groups
-
OUL-S23sh-lhOUL-S23sh-lh
-
I54shdI54shd
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
11.10.2023 - 29.10.2023
Timing
05.02.2024 - 10.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Linnea Jokinen
Groups
-
A54shdA54shd
-
A54thA54th
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Timing
27.11.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Linnea Jokinen
Groups
-
A54sh-lh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Timing
13.11.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Pieksämäki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Tiina Takku
Groups
-
E53sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Timing
25.09.2023 - 13.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
-
A53sha
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Timing
18.09.2023 - 13.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
-
A53sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 08.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Pori
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Sinikka Paukkunen
Groups
-
F53sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 22.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Oulu
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Ulla Lahtela
Groups
-
I53sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022
Timing
24.04.2023 - 12.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
-
A52sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022
Timing
27.02.2023 - 26.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Oulu
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Ulla Lahtela
Groups
-
I52shd
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022
Timing
06.02.2023 - 10.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
-
A52th
-
A52shd
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Timing
28.11.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
-
A52sh-lh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Timing
28.11.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Mirjami Huuskonen
- Eeva Kivelä
Groups
-
A51shA51sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Timing
14.11.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Pieksämäki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Tiina Takku
- Hanna Kolehmainen
Groups
-
E51shE51sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Timing
26.09.2022 - 14.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
-
A51shaA51sha
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Timing
19.09.2022 - 21.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Oulu
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Ulla Lahtela
Scheduling groups
- pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
I51shI51sh
Small groups
- pienryhmä 1
- pienryhmä 2
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 07.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Pori
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Sinikka Paukkunen
Groups
-
F51shF51sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021
Timing
28.02.2022 - 27.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Oulu
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 200
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Ulla Lahtela
Groups
-
I50shdI50shd
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021
Timing
14.02.2022 - 13.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 200
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Eeva Kivelä
- Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
-
A50shA50sh
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021
Timing
07.02.2022 - 11.03.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 200
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
- BA in Health Care
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Mirjami Huuskonen
- Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
-
A50shdA50shd
-
A50thA50th
Objective
Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care
Content
- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality
Evaluation scale
0-5