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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description To examine the impact of ageing demography on health and social care systems nationally and internationally To assess the evidence base for models of care delivery for older adults across care environments which lead to improved health and social care outcomes and positive patient experiences | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically review the impact of ageing demography on health and social care across a range of care contexts 2. Critically analyse the evidence base for integrated and multidisciplinary models of health and social care and assess their impact on quality of care 3. Evaluate key contemporary issues in relation to the health and social care of older adults 4. Critically discuss the role of patient/family/carer/user involvement in the care of older adults and evaluation of the experience of care 5. Explore the challenges to providing culturally competent care to diverse groups of older adults | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Ageing demographyExploring the impact of ageing demography on health and social care systems nationally and internationally.Health and social care policy and regulatory frameworksIntegrated and multidisciplinary models of health and social careContemporary issues across care environmentsAgeism; Chronic disease self-management; Immobility and falls prevention; Multimorbidity; Frailty; Incontinence; Polypharmacy; Cognitive decline; Care at the end of life; Assistive technologies;Legal and ethical issues in health and social care for older adultsPatient/family/carer involvement in health and social care planning, implementation and evaluationPerson centered care; Dignified and compassionate careHeterogeneity of older adultsRecognition of the diversity of need according to individual value systems which may be based on racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, religious or minority group affiliationReflective practiceReflection through blogging of the care provider/advocate role with the older adult/family/carer during their engagement with health and social care | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 31511, Online, Age and Ageing, 0, Journal, https://academic.oup.com/ageing, 31512, Online, Geriatric Nursing, 0, Journal, http://www.gnjournal.com/, 31513, Online, Health and Social Care in the Community, 0, Journal, 31514, Online, International Journal of Nursing Studies, 0, Journal, 31515, Online, International Journal of Older People Nursing, 0, Journal, 31516, Online, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 0, Journal, 31517, Online, Journal of Aging and Health, 0, Journal, 31518, Online, Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 0, Journal, 31519, Online, Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 0, Journal, 31520, Online, Nursing Older People, 0, Journal, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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