Health in Nursing Science

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG09AIHE120
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.5 points
Responsible Teacher: Palo, Raija
Teacher Team: Majasaari, Hilkka
Language of Instruction: Finnish

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 to identify conceptions of human nature. They will be aware of the value foundation in their professional field 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 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 previous studies are required.

Contents

People, health and environment in nursing. Development of individuals 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

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Active participation, assignments/integrative examination

Further Information

R&D credits 1 cr

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