Syllabus

Comorbidity, Diagnostics And Treatment For The Older Person From A Nursing Perspective

Code
AVÅ28L
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Health and Welfare
Subject field
Nursing (OMV)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Nursing1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
Approved
Approved, 14 November 2022.
This syllabus is valid from 14 November 2022.
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Learning Outcomes

  • Based on an evidence-based approach, analyze the significance of how age changes affect multi-morbidity, mental illness and dementia based on the individual‘s physical, psychological and social situation 
  • Based on an evidence-based approach, problematize and demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management regarding the elderly person‘s prescribed medication 
  • With an ethical and person-centered approach, analyze and problematize the importance of good nursing in the case of physical and mental ill-health apply current research in the planning of care for multimorbidity, mental illness and dementia 
  • Problematize and plan for sustainable and good care in case of age changes based on a micro, meso and macro perspective

Course Content

Comorbidity, mental illness and dementia from a biological, psychological and social perspective.
Comorbidity, mental illness and dementia: Diagnosis and treatment from a nursing perspective.
Nursing care planning based on symptoms and signs of illness
Good care for elderly people from a micro, meso and macro perspective.

Assessment

Grade
U - G is used as the grading scale
 
Grade reporting:
• Assignment, 2 credits
• Seminar, 2 credits
• Home exam, 3.5 credits

                                

                                
Grades

                                

                                    
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–G.



U - G is used as the grading scale
Grade reporting:
• Assignment, 2 credits
• Seminar, 2 credits
• Home exam, 3.5 credits

                                            
Grades are reported as follows:
  • Module 1 - 2 Credits | U–G
  • Module 2 - 2 Credits | U–G
  • Module 3 - 3.5 Credits | U–G

                                

                                
Prerequisites

                                    

                                        
                                        

                                            
    
                                                
  • By the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare issued Registered Nurse and Bachelor Degree in nursing, or a minimum of 180 credits with at least 90 credits in nursing science which 15 credits comprise a thesis
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Other Information

                                

                                    
                                


              
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

              
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.