Elderly Care - Part 2 (B-TM-Z25373)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
3 ECTSDutch18 First termFirst termCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Oosterbosch Paul (coordinator) |  Oosterbosch Paul |  Thijs Kristel
POC PBA VERPLEEGKUNDE LIER TMK

The student:
- Recognises the effects of ageing (normal ageing, geriatric problems and syndromes) by means of the physical and psychological topics offered.
- Indicates when a situation becomes (potentially) uncomfortable or dangerous for the elderly person or patient.
- Relevant measuring and monitoring instruments can be selected for these topics or syndromes.
- Can specifically choose priorities with regard to further observations and (inter)actions for support, organisation and/or taking over of care. This from prevention to treatment.  
 

OPO Elderly care-1 

OPO Nursing methodology and skills-3 and 4 

Activities

3 ects. Elderly care - part 2 (B-TM-Z62697)

3 ECTSDutchFormat: Lecture18 First termFirst term
Oosterbosch Paul |  Thijs Kristel
POC PBA VERPLEEGKUNDE LIER TMK

The student is capable: 

  

To make systematic use of able-bodied and 

reliable evaluation methods to assess the functional status. 

 

In order to assess the geriatric profile of elderly people and its impact on the 

recognize nursing care. 

 

 

In order to recognize geriatric syndromes at an early stage and to provide appropriate care 

provide care and communication in an appropriate manner with the elderly and meaningful others, taking into account any changes in functional (physical, cognitive, psychological ...) status 

 

When planning care, taking into account the functional status, the 

living environment of the elderly and the carrying capacity of the informal carers. 

 

Make valid and systematic use of measuring instruments to measure cognitive status and psychological to evaluate well-being. 

 

 

 

To elucidate the main neuropathological features and symptoms of dementia discussed. 

 

To provide evidence based information on risk factors and prevention. 

 

To explain the three pillars of pharmacotherapy in dementia. 

 

To indicate the importance of these three pillars. 

 

To provide correct information about medication to the person with dementia and his family. 

 

To describe the role of the nurse within the medical model on dementia. 

 

To formulate and motivate his own vision on the value of the medical model in the care of persons with dementia. 

 

To explain the genesis of the consequences model. 

 

To explain the symptoms of dementia from the process of disturbed information processing. 

 

To explain the value of the classical reality orientation (RO) and the current application of RO. 

 

To explain the four cognitive interventions discussed in dementia. 

 

To describe the role of the nurse within the impact model on dementia. 

 

To formulate and motivate his view of the value of the impact model in the care of people with dementia. 

 

To explain the genesis of the psychosocial model. 

 

To reflect the essence of the ten theoretical psychosocial frameworks discussed and their importance for nursing practice. 

 

To explain the possibilities of the psychosocial interventions aimed at the person with dementia and their environment and the role of the nurse in this. 

 

To formulate, motivate and substantiate one's own vision of good care for people with dementia in different contexts. 

 

 

 

 

To make a distinction between deranged care and elder abuse treatment. 

 

To pick up signals of deranged care and elder abuse treatment. 

 

From a legal point of view, to take the right actions with regard to derailed care. 

 

care and elder abuse. 

 

 

 

 

To explain the diseases, disorders and their psychosocial effects that are offered in this opo. So to (re)know the physical symptoms as well as their possible impact on psychological well-being and social functioning; pathology, symptomatology, nursing attention in persons with: 

 

Parkinson's disease. 

 

Sleep disorders. 

 

Rheumatoid disorders. 

 

Eye and ear disorders. 

 

Incontinence problems. 

 

And depending on the case used, this can be supplemented. This is then explicitly indicated by the teacher involved). 

 

  

 

In order to arrive at an inventory and correct interpretation of symptoms and/or behaviour also in the case study discussion(s). Also to indicate search or questioning actions to solve gaps in knowledge and to come to a care plan. 

Study cost: 26-50 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Handbooks: The elderly: framework for nurses. Part 1 and 2. And teaching content offered via learning platform. 

lecture 

Evaluation

(B-TM-Z95373)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : None

AssessmentGrading scale
TOTAL1-20/20 scale

 

This course unit does not allow partial mark transfers.

There are no partial transfers for this course unit.