Health in Nursing Science
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KG29PO04001 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.5 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Palo, Raija |
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| Teacher Team: | Toukola, Marja |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Learning Outcomes
LEARNING COMPETENCE, INNOVATION COMPETENCE
Students will learn self-directively, together in the group and share their learning experiencies with their own group. Students are competent in evaluating and developing their competencies and learning styles. Students are able to search and process evidence-based knowledge of health promotion of people of different ages.
ETHICAL COMPETENCE, CUSTOMERSHIP IN NURSING COMPETENCE
Students will learn to look at how their own values are constructed and identify conceptions of human nature. They will become aware of the value foundation of nursing and understand the meaning of profession-specific ethical principles in the area of health promotion.
HEALTH PROMOTION COMPETENCE, INTERNATIONALIZATION COMPETENCE
Students are competent in describing the meaning of the concept health in nursing as one concept which guides their activities. Students will recognize factors which contribute to the health of individuals and families and to a healthy environment. Students will know how to utilize national and international health programmes to promote their clients' health.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
People, health and environment in nursing. Development of individuals and and families and health. The health-illness cycle in the family. The complexity of health and health-related internal and external factors. Interacting with clients in health promotion. Decision-making in health promotion. National and international challenges in health promotion related to families' living environments.
Recommended or Required Reading
Erikson, K., Isola, A., Kyngäs, H., Leino-Kilpi, H., Lindstöm, U.Å., Paavilainen, E., Pietilä, A.-M., Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. & Åstedt-Kurki, P. 2007. Hoitotiede. WSOY, Helsinki. (sov.osin).;
Pietilä, A.-M. 2010. (toim.). Terveyden edistäminen - teorioista toimintaan. WSOYproOY. (sov.osin).;
Åstedt-Kurki, P., Jussila, A.-M., Koponen, L., Lehto,P., Maijala, H., Paavilainen, R. & Potinkara, H. 2008. Kohti perheen hyvää hoitamista. WSOY., Helsinki. (sov.osin).;
Bomar, P.J.2004. Promoting Health in Families. Applying Family Research and Theory to Nursing Practice. Third edition. Sauders, Philadelphia. (soveltuvin osin).
Current study materials
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, collaborative learning, individual learning tasks, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Assessment Methods
Active participation, assignments/integrative examination
Further Information
R&D credits 1 cr
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