Gerontological Nursing (6cr)
Course unit code: SH10162
General information
- Credits
- 6 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Anu Kinnunen, Vastuuopettaja
- Karoliina Keinänen, Vastuuopettaja
Objective
- You understand the key values, ethical principles, and foundations guiding the care of elderly.
- You understand the connection between physiological changes due to aging and the health, well-being, and functional capacity of old people.
- You recognize the impact of memory-related diseases on the health, well-being, and functional capacity of elderly.
- You are able to assess, promote, and support the health, well-being, functional capacity, and care and service needs of elderly from a resource-based perspective.
- You are able to evaluate the key challenges and specific characteristics of nursing care for elderly.
Content
- Age-friendly attitudes and value base, key legislation and care guidelines guiding the nursing of elderly
- Age-related physiological changes
- Memory-related diseases
- Specific characteristics and challenges of nursing care related to aging
- Holistic and resource-based approach in assessing and implementing the care and service needs of elderly
- Nursing care for acutely ill elderly