Gerontological nursingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

To know how to support an elderly person in achieving and maintaining physical, mental and social health
To be able to actively utilise scientific knowledge in decision-making for nursing and care
To be able to integrate diet therapy and guidance in collaboration with a multidisciplinary network of experts
To be able to plan, execute and evaluate pharmacotherapy for different patient groups
To be able to implement symptom-specific and humane care for patients with terminal or chronic diseases and to support their family

Content

Evidence-based practiceChanges related to ageing
Diseases and conditions affecting memory
Ability to function and resource assessmentThe role of family and friends in care for an elderly person
Medical knowledge
Nutrition
Nutrition-related health challenges for elderly
Assessing nutritional health (malnutrition)and its significance in regard to the client’s care
Pharmacotherapy
Pharmacology
Palliative nursing and the twilight of life
Palliative nursing
Terminal treatments, death
Encountering a dying patient and their family

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Excellent(5), good (4–3), fair (2–1), fail (0)