OLD01PS26HKI Nursing of older people (4cr)

Objective

Students
• understand ageing and related changes from a multidisciplinary perspective
• understand the principles of medical and evidence-based care for the most common diseases of older people
• can use and apply methods to assess the need for medical care of older customers
• understand the individual life situations and life course of older people (loneliness, abuse, life history) and can provide guidance on the use of available services
• are familiar with the Act on Services for Older Persons, the Quality Recommendations for Older Persons and the values of social work with older people
• understand the principles of RAI assessment and know the criteria for assessing the functional capacity of older people
• know the principles of chronic wound care for older people
• are aware of professional interaction and guidance of patients and their family members
• understand the importance of supporting the wellbeing of people with a memory disorder and their family member in their everyday lives
• understand the specificities of mental health and substance abuse among older people
• understand the use of health technology applications in the care of older people and to promote their ability to cope at home
• develop their oral and written Finnish language skills needed in care settings

Content

• changes brought by ageing and the main diseases of older people
• the Act on Services for Older Persons, the Quality Recommendations and other topical legislation
• comprehensive assessment of medical care needs and functional capacity and evidence-based nursing
• home care NEWS, ISBAR reporting
• memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
• inclusion of and support for older people and their families
• mental health and substance abuse work
• nutrition and physical activity of older people
• service needs assessment and gerontechnology, service coordination, remote consultation
• continuity of care and care pathway
• treatment of chronic wounds
• venous sampling
• professional interaction and patient guidance

Teaching methods

Lectures, Zoom/campus
Independent studies
Skill labs
Simulation

Learning outcomes:

Students:
-understand aging and related changes from a multidisciplinary prospective
- understand the principles of medical and evidence-based care for the most common diseases of older people
- can use and apply methods to asses the need for medical care of older customers
- understand the individual life situations and life course of older people (loneliness, abuse, life history) and can provide guidance of the use of available services
- are familiar with the act on services of older people, the quality recommendations for older persons and the values of social work with older people
- understand the principles of RAI-assessment and know the criteria for assessing the functional capacity of older people
- know the principles of chronic wound care for older people
- are aware of professional interaction and guidance of patients and their family members
- understand the importance of supporting the wellbeing of people with memory disorders and their family members in their everyday lives
- understand the specificies of mental health and substance abuse among older people
- understand the use of health technology applications in the care of older people and to promote their ability to go home
- develop their oral and written finnish language skills needed in care settings

Exam schedules

Group exam at the end of the course

Completion alternatives

Possibility to utilize previously acquired knowledge, max 2 ECTS credits (theoretical studies).

The theoretical part, 2 ECTS credits, can be accredited based on a corresponding course previously completed in nursing studies. Similarly, sufficient competence gained through work experience as a practical nurse can be demonstrated by an exam.

Student workload

4 ECTS credits correspond to 108 h of student workload.

Qualifications

The study module Basics of clinical nursing (CLI01) and the study module Clinical nursing skills workshops and simulations (CLI02) have been completed.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Group exam F/1-5
Skill labs mandatory participation
Simulation mandatory participation

Evaluation scale

0-5