Demographic changes have significant implications for the provision and delivery of health and social services to older people in all care settings. It is essential that healthcare professionals possess the specialist knowledge and skills necessary to respond to diverse and holistic needs of older people and changing care environments.

 

This module provides the student with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and expertise in person centred nursing care of the older person. This module explores theories and concepts of gerontology including theories of ageing, ageing process and ageism. It also explores concepts of re-enablement, rehabilitation, health/ill health continuum, gender and therapeutic relationships.  It explores theories and concepts underpinning gerontological nursing. Furthermore, this module examines comprehensive physical and psycho-social assessment processes and tools within gerontological care.

 

Learning outcomes:  

• On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
• Explain theories of ageing and the ageing process.
• Examine theories and models of gerontological nursing.
• Evaluate methods and tools of assessment used in nursing of the older person. 
• Value the importance of a biopsychosocial and person-centred approach to care of the older person.
• Discuss the challenges of ageism in the provision of patient care