PSNPK26HKI Palliative and spiritual nursing (4cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Interactive lecture-learning
Online course
Functional work/simulation, group presentations on methods
Written assignment/independent reflection and information search

Objective

Students
• understand the value basis and principles of palliative and end-of-life care
• can carry out symptomatic holistic treatment of terminally ill and dying patients in a customer-oriented and evidence-based manner
• can identify, meet and support the emotional, existential and spiritual needs of patients and their family members
• understand the importance of multiprofessional work in supporting patients’ and their family members’ quality and management of life
• are able to use 3rd sector services in customer-oriented palliative care and in the consideration of customers’ spiritual needs
• reflect on their own worldviews and relationship to spirituality and how these influence their holistic interaction with customers

Content

• palliative and hospice care
• view of humanity, emotional and spiritual needs and supporting spirituality
• customer-orientation, holistic nursing and treatment of symptoms
• end-of-life care plan, treatment guideline and treatment restriction, advance care directive
• signs of impending death
• multisectoral collaboration, service coordination and the 3rd sector
• assistance methods within nursing and pastoral care in end-of-life care
• supporting the coping of family and friends, grief and hope
• personal capacity to offer holistic support to individuals

Location and time

Face-to-face and/or online learning

Materials

In special situations, please consult the course teacher.

If you are unable to attend an functional day, a compensation will be agreed with the teacher.

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture-learning:
(starting day 4 h+4 h x 3) 0,5 cr
Online course (1 credit) (1 credit)
Functional work/simulation, group presentations on methods (1,5 op)
Written assignment/independent reflection and consultation of sources (1 op)

Student
- Understand the values and principles of palliative and hospice care
- is able to implement client-oriented and evidence-based symptomatic holistic nursing care of terminally ill and dying patients
- can identify, meet and support the mental, existential and spiritual needs of patients and their relatives
- understands the importance of multidisciplinary working in supporting the patient's quality and management of life and the people close to him/her
- is able to use client-oriented 3rd sector services in palliative care and in addressing spiritual needs
- reflect on their own worldview and relationship with spirituality and their impact on the holistic encounter with clients

Employer connections

The lectures may include visitors from working life and projects, e.g. various experts and expert by experience.

Student workload

Interactive lecture-learning:
(starting day 4 h+4 h x 3) 0,5 cr
Online course (1 credit) (1 credit)
Functional work/simulation, group presentations on methods (1,5 op)
Written assignment/independent reflection and consultation of sources (1 op)

Total 4 op = 108 h

Further information

Implemented in study program in the fourth semester

Recognition of prior learning by Diak's guidelines and practices (see guidelines on Diak's website)

The course includes 1 credit of Diaconal studies (Professional basis for diaconal and Christian educational work).