Module Code - Title:
NS6412
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MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION OF GERONTOLOGY CARE
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The purpose of this module is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in the provision of care to the older person. Therapeutic interventions encompass the implementation, co-ordination, monitoring and evaluation of gerontological care.
Syllabus:
Person centred care, Adaptation Process, Self-determination, Re-enablement, Advocacy, Ethical issues, Quality care, Teaching and coaching, Health promotion and Liaison with carer/significant other/family. Caring across the continuum: home, primary & community, residential, acute, rehabilitation. Care transitions. Therapeutic interventions, Interdisciplinary teamwork.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Explain in detail the relevance of person-centred care.
Demonstrate a consideration of specific therapeutic interventions in the care of the older person.
Critically evaluate one's teaching and coaching role in the promotion of health and wellness of the older person.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Critically discuss one's role within the interdisciplinary team in caring for older people and their families.
Critically value the older person's right to self-determination and involvement in decision-making.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the commitment to ethical practice within the provision of gerontological care.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Teaching and learning will include such methods as, lectures, tutorials, discussions, group work, self-directed learning, recommended reading, reflection, seminars, peer presentations, small group teaching, enquiry based learning, practical demonstration, observation, case scenarios, role-play, workshops and audiovisual sessions.
The module is based on current best practice guidelines in the area of nursing incorporating relevant national and international health policy.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Mauk, K.L (2018)
Gerontological Nursing Competencies for Care 4th edition
, Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Robnett, RH., Brossoie, Chop, W.C (2020)
Gerontology for the Health Care Professional
, Jones & Bartlett
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (2015)
Working with older people: nursing guidance
, NMBI : Dublin
Haber, D (2016)
Health Promotion & Ageing Practical Applications for Health Professionals
, New York: Springer Publishing.
McCormack, B. and McCance, T. (2017)
Person-Centred Practice in Nursing & Health Care: Theory and Practice; 2nd Ed
, Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester
Eliopoulos, C (2019)
Gerontological nursing, 9th Ed
, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
McCormack, B., McCance, T., Bulley, C., Brown, D., McMillan, A., Martins, S. (2021)
Fundamentals of person-centred healthcare practice,
, Hoboken Wiley Blackwell
Other Relevant Texts:
Dick, K.L. & Buttaro, T.M (2020)
Case studies in geriatric primary care and multimorbidity
management
, Elsevier: St Louis.
Touhy, T.A. & Jett, K. (2020)
Ebersole and Hess' toward healthy aging human needs and nursing response
, St. Louis: Elsevier.
Kazer, M.W. & Murphy, K. (2015)
Nursing case studies on improving health-related quality of life in older adults.
, New York : Springer Publishing Company
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MSNUOPTFA - NURSING (OLDER PERSON)
MSNUNGTFA - NURSING
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Dympna.Tuohy@ul.ie