Objectives and competences
The student will:
-acquire knowledge to support them in working with people with of intellectual disabilities in a person-centred manner,
- develop a knowledge of the changing patterns of physical and mental health among people with intellectual disabilities,
- Recognising impact of having a person with intellectual disabilities as family members'
-familiarize with the work and role of the nurse in the field of intellectual disabilities,
- familiarize with assessment of physical and mental health abilities and needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Nursing of people with intellectual disability,
Gaining cooperation and effective communication and assessment of people the abilities and needs of people intellectual disability,
Changes across the lifespan of people with intellectual disability
Research on the physical and mental health needs of people with intellectual disability
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures
Tutorial
Clinical work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
-critically discuss the key characteristics of intellectual disabilities,
-analyse key concepts in the field of intellectual disabilities,
-show a critical understanding of the nature of the work of a nurse in the field of intellectual disabilities,
-show that he/she understands the broader role of the nurse in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their family.
Readings
Temeljna literatura/Basic literature:
Barr, O. & Gates, B., 2019. Oxford handbook of learning and intellectual disability nursing. Oxford: Oxford Medical Publications.
Dodatna literatura/Additional literature:
Learning Disability Mortality Review (LeDeR) (2020) Annual report 2019. University of Bristol.
Varcarolis, E. M. & Fosbre, C. D., 2021. Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing: a communication approach to evidence-based care. 4th ed. Amsterdam: Elsevier.
Prerequisits
Prerequisites for taking the course:
None.
Conditions for fulfilling study obligations:
Active participation in a tutorial is required for taking the exam. Attendance is checked.
