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CONTENTS
Foreword Introduction
Acknowledgement
Curriculum
Curriculum objectives. Components of the curriculum plan. Quality health care for the elderly curriculum.
Methods
Providing course modules. Selecting appropriate teaching methods. Teaching methods and educational media. Guidelines for using active teaching methods. One way to encourage participants. Bibliography.
Module 1 Overview
Objectives. Why do we need to learn more about the special needs of the elderly? What constitutes quality health care for the elderly? How do stereotypes apply to the elderly?
What is aging? Genetic aging theories. Biochemical aging theories. Physiological aging theories. Aging as sociophysical development. Exercise. Short answer exercise.
Bibliography.
Module 2 The Senses
Objectives. Introduction. Normal age-related changes in the senses (skin, vision, hearing, taste and smell, touch and vestibular and kinaesthetic senses). Alteration in senses which are not a normal part of the aging process but which are frequently problems (skin, eyes). Exercise A. Exercise B. Short-answer exercise Suggested field experience for assessment of practical skills. Guidelines: senses and development of a plan of care (sample). Planning care for the older person. Nursing diagnosis categories.
Bibliography.
Module 3 The Musculoskeletal system
Objectives. Introduction. Normal age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system.
The most common disease and illnesses. Exercise A. Exercise B. Short-answer exercise. Bibliography.
Module 4 The Urinary System
Objectives. Normal age-related changes in the urinary system. Management of urinary incontinence. Exercise A. Exercise B. Short-answer exercise. Suggested field
experience for assessment of practical skills. Bibliography.
Module 5 The Gastrointestinal System
Objectives. Normal age-related changes in the gastrointestinal system. Frequent health problems of the GI system in older persons. Exercise A. Exercise B.
Short-answer exercise. Suggested field experience for assessment of practical skills.
Elimination assessment instrument. Bibliography.
Module 6 The cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Objectives. Normal age-related changes (cardiovascular system and respiratory system). Exercise. Short-answer exercise. Suggested field experience for assessment of practical skills. Bibliography.
Module 7 Age-related changes in the reproductive system and late life sexuality
Objectives. Normal age-related changes (women and men). Late life sexuality.
Exercise A. Exercise B. Short-answer exercise. Bibliography.
Module 8 Endocrine and immune function
Objectives. Normal age-related changes (endocrine system, immune function, illnesses). Exercise. Short-answer exercise Suggested field experience for assessment of practical skills. Bibliography.
Module 9 Dementing illness and changes in the brain
Objectives. Normal age-related changes in the brain. Recognizing symptoms, managing behaviour and maintaining function. Exercise A. Exercise B. Short- answer exercise. Suggested field experience for assessment of practical skills.
Bibliography.
Module 10 Mental health and aging
Objectives. Mental health and aging. Depression. Exercise A. Exercise B. Short- answer exercise. Geriatric Depression Scale (long and short form).
Bibliography.
Module 11 Supporting families in caregiving
Objectives. Supporting families in caregiving. Exercise A. Exercise B. Short- answer exercise. Bibiliography.
Module 12 Health promotion summary
Objectives. Sleep. Nutrition. Screening. Exercise. Smoking. Alcohol. Accident prevention. Medication management. Concluding points. Exercis e A. Exercise B.
Short-answer exercise. Suggested field experience for assessment of practical skills. Barthel index. Bibliography.
Annexes:
Annex 1 – Student evaluation tools
Assessment of practical skills. Examination questions.
Answer Key.
Annex 2 – Snellen Chart
Annex 3 – Nutrition Screening Manual Annex 4 – Health Promotion Messages
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