Objectives and competences
Student:
• Understand problems of the society related with aging
• Understand the concept of holistic approach of the elderly
• at home and in institutional environment
• understand the needs and abilities in old age and modern programs for active and healthy aging
• Understand concern for the quality care of elderly in order to ensure their safety
• Understand changes and approaches and principles of working with people with dementia
• Understand the possibilities and importance of research in gerontological nursing
• Develop skills of reflection and self-control of one’s own thinking, experience and behaviour in work with elderly
Content (Syllabus outline)
• A holistic approach to dealing with elderly at home and in institutions, and collaboration with various providers for quality aging.
• Modern programs and technology for active and healthy ageing
• Integrated nursing care for the elderly.
• Strategies of developing the protection of elderly in the world and in Slovenia
• Long-term care and nursing
• Quality of care, quality of life and ensuring safety of the elderly.
• Psychophysical changes connected to dementia and approaches for working with people with dementia and their relatives.
• Research in gerontology nursing
• Care for staff, working with the elderly.
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures (auditory and e-lectures),
seminar (auditory and e-seminars),
written assignments
group work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Student will be able to:
• Describe problems of a society associated with aging
• Explain the concept of holistic approach for elderly
• Describe the needs and abilities in old age and modern programs for active and healthy aging
• Explain the importance of quality gerontological care to ensure their safety
• Explain the possibilities and importance of the research in gerontological nursing
• Use multiple social skills in dealing with elderly
• Critically reflects on their own attitudes and practices in different situations in gerontological nursing
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Argumentation skills, team work skills, ability of critically reflect on one's own work
Readings
Obvezna/Mandatory:
• Ramovš, J. 2003. Kakovostna starost. Ljubljana: Inštitut Antona Trstenjaka
• Touhy T., & Jett, K.F. 2023. Toward healthy aging : human needs & nursing response. St. Louis: Elsevier.
Priporočena/Recommended:
Revije:
• International Journal od Older People Nursing
• Journal of Gerontological Nursing
• Kakovostna starost
Prerequisits
Prerequisites for taking the course:
None.
Conditions for fulfilling study obligations:
Active participation in a tutorial and the successful completion and presentation of the research project are required for taking the written exam.
