Universidad de Jaén

UNIT I.- GENERAL ASPECTS OF THE AGING PROCESS

Basic concepts and definitions in Geriatrics and Gerontology

Aging process: Criteria that define it

Aging in figures. Statistical data

Theories of aging

UNIT II.- CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF AGING

Ethnographic and historical contributions about old age

The aging process in different cultures

Psychosocial, cultural and economic aspects of old age.

Social and family environment. Isolation and social uprooting.

Retirement.

UNIT III.- CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AGING PROCESS. HEALTHY ANCIENT

Characteristics of the aging process

Biological, psychological and social changes inherent in aging.

Influence of changes in the satisfaction of human needs:

Need to Breathe

Need to drink and eat.

Need to Eliminate. Need to Move, maintain good posture

Need to sleep and rest. Need to Dress and undress

Need to maintain body temperature

Need to be clean and neat and protect the teguments

Need for Security

Need for communication and expression of sexuality

Need to act according to beliefs and values

Need to take care to perform and recreate

Need to learn

UNIT IV.- THE ELDERLY AND HEALTH PROBLEMS. NURSING ATTENTION.

The geriatric patient

Characteristics of the nursing role in the care of the elderly.

Geriatric Syndromes: Falls in the elderly.

Most frequent health problems in older adults.

UNIT V.- ACTIVE AGING. NURSING ACTIVITIES

Preventive gerontology. Health promotion for older adults, prevention of diseases and identification of risk factors

 Active aging: Healthy lifestyles.

Promotion of the quality of life. Nursing activities

Abuse of the elderly: domestic and institutional.

UNIT VI.- RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATION OF ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY

Functions of the gerontology nursing professional.

Theories and models.

The interdisciplinary team.

Systems of health. Resources and organization of national and international assistance. Alternative health systems.

Laboratory practices:

1. Stereotypes I
2. Stereotypes II.
3. Statistical and demographic aspects.
4. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Emotional Competencies I
5. Comprehensive geriatric assessment: emotional competences II.
6. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: emotional competences III.
7. Registries of geriatric assessment.
8. Simulation of care situations I
9. Simulation of care situations II.
10. Simulation of care situations III

Classroom lectures in large group. Workshops: Laboratory practices, simulations, group dynamics based on experimentation, debates, computer classroom. Guided Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

ASPECT: Concepts of the subject dealt with in the subject

CRITERIA: Adequacy of the answer to the question. Concretion to the case. Detail and synthesis of the answer. Structured written expression. Mastery and application of the contents.

It takes 5 to pass the course

INSTRUMENT: Theoretical examination of clinical cases

WEIGHT: 65%.

ASPECT: Attendance and performance of LABORATORY PRACTICES (simulated clinical situations)

CRITERIA: Compulsory attendance. Active participation in class and care simulations. Participation in discussions and group dynamics. Skill in performing procedures and tasks.

It takes 5 to pass the course

INSTRUMENT: Checklists. Teacher observation and notes on dexterity. Notes on execution of group dynamics. Examination protocols and acquired skills

WEIGHT: 20%.

ASPECT: Performing group work (ABP) and clinical cases

CRITERIA: Delivers properly structured and written jobs. Coherence of the work with the expected results and competences. Teamwork. Presentation and defense.

TOOL: Portfolio, presentation and oral defense

WEIGHT: 15%.