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Module Title |
Contexts/Concepts of Care for Older People
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Module Code |
NS535
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School |
School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
5
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Credit Rating |
10
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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This specialist theoretical module provides an opportunity to broaden students' knowledge of the context in which nursing practice in the care of the older people happens. It also introduces key concepts related to ageing, drawing on the wide range of issues that are pertinent to nurses working with older people.
Module Aims:
To critically explore the concept and normal process of ageing within social physiological and psychological contextsTo critically explore the types and nature of illness affecting older peopleTo critically evaluate health and social policies and their impact on the delivery of care for older peopleTo critically evaluate the role of the nurse in the care of older people
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Learning Outcomes
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On completion of this module and following a period of personal study and reflection the student will be able to:
7Critically review the biological, sociological and psychological aspects and contexts of ageing
7Critically evaluate cultural aspects of and attitudes towards ageing
7Evaluate emerging national and international health and social policies in relation to older people
7Discuss the available demographic information on people and its influence on policy information
7Discuss the concepts of health and well-being in relation to ageing
7Discuss normal physiological and psychological changes associated with ageing
7Discuss categories of acute and chronic health conditions that can be associated with ageing
7Examine the role of the nurse in the range of support services available for older people in the hospital and community
7Examine partnership of for-profit, voluntary and statutory services in providing appropriate supports to older people and their carers.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
150
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Total |
150
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Consideration of the older person in the context of the existing socio/political climate; changing demographic trends, health care provision, societal perceptions of ageing
The integration of bio/psycho/social theories of ageing and care
Life-span issues in the context of care, sexuality, loneliness, elder abuse, bereavement, dying, loss of independence and cognitive impairment
The concepts of health and well-being in relation to ageing
Normal physiological and psychological changes associate with ageing
Issues arising in old age such as informed consent, advocacy, carer involvement/support, loss of significant others, wards of court
Historical influences, contextual influences, and current trends in the development of approaches to therapeutic care and intervention
Nursing philosophy, methods and models of nursing care for the older person
Patient management, education, legal issues, and ethics of interventions, frameworks/processes for delivering interventions, care planning, user partnerships in care, health promotion, health education.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 60% | Examination Weight | 40% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
Department of Health & Children (2000) The National Health Promotion Strategy 2000-2005. Dublin: Stationery Office
Department of Health 1988 The Years Ahead- A Policy for the Elderly. Dublin Stationery Office
Eastern Health Board (1999): 10 Year Action Plan for Services for Older Persons 1999-2008
Ewles, L., Simnett, I., (1999) Promoting Health: A Practical Guide. Bailliere Tindall
Fahey, T.,(1995) Health and Social Care Implications of Population Ageing in Ireland 1991-2011. National Council on Ageing and Older People (1997)
Kelleher, C., (1993) Measures to Promote Health and Autonomy for Older People: A Position Paper. Dublin: National Council for the Elderly
Luggen, A.S., Meiner, S.E., (2001) NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Nursing. 2nd Ed. Mosby
National Council on Ageing and Older People (1998) The Law and Older People: A Handbook for Service Providers. Dublin:
National Council on Ageing and Older People
Ruddle, H., Donoghue, F., Mulvihill, R., (1999) The Years Ahead Report: A Review of the Implementation of its Recommendations. Dublin: National Council on Ageing and Older People
Shaw M. W. (1994) The Challenge of Ageing: A Multidisciplinary Approach to extended care. Churchill Livingstone
Wilson, G., (2000) Understanding Old Age: Critical and Global Perspectives. London. Sage
Supplementary:
Bennett, G., Ebrahim, S., (1995) Healthcare in Old Age. 2nd Ed. Edward Arnold
Bond, J., Bond, S., (1994) Sociology and Healthcare: An Introduction for Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals: 2nd Ed. Churchill Livingstone
Brenner, H., Shelly, E., (1998) Adding Years to Life and Life to Years. A Health Promotion Strategy for Older People. Dublin: National Council on Ageing and Older People
Cleary, A., Treacy, M.P., (1997) The Sociology of Health and Illness in Ireland. University College Dublin
Leahy, A., Wiley, M. (1998) The Irish Health System in the 21st Century, Dublin: Oak Tree Press.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| GNSGN | GDip in Nursing (Gerontology) |
| MNSGN | MSc in Nursing (Gerontology) |
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