Promotion of Health and Functional Ability (3op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The student
- understands promotion of holistic health and functional ability as a part of nursing
- knows the different levels of health promotion
- knows importance of mental health for individuals, groups and communities
- is able to promote and observe issues related to physical, mental and social health and functional ability
- knows the impact of falling ill on health and functional ability of individuals and families
- is able to describe the connection between mental factors and health
- knows human mental development at different ages.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

- health and functional ability promotion
- different levels of health promotion
- health equality and promotion of health equality
- protective and risk factors in mental health
- resources supporting health and functional ability and their promotion and observation
- addiction as a complex phenomenon and prevention of and early intervention in harmful addiction
- impact of falling ill on health of individuals and families, illness as a crisis, steps in crises
- health psychological perspective on promotion of health and functional ability
- developmental psychological perspective on promotion of health and functional ability

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

The student
- is able to promote and observe issues related to health and functional ability from the viewpoint of individuals and families
- knows the impact of falling ill on health and functional ability of individuals and families
- knows addiction as a phenomenon and methods of preventing addictive behaviour
- knows the connection between psychological factors and health
- knows human mental development at different ages.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

The student
- is able to describe health and functional ability issues from the viewpoint of individuals and families
- is able to describe effects of falling ill on individuals’ and families’ health and functional ability
- is able to identify addictive behaviour and knows how to prevent it
- is able to identify the connection between psychological factors and human health
- is able to identify issues related to human mental development at different ages.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

The student
- is able to describe and analyse diverse issues related to health and functional ability from the viewpoint of individuals and families
- is able to broadly describe effects of falling ill from the perspective of individuals and families based on theoretical knowledge
- is able to identify addictive behaviour and apply methods of preventing it
- is able to identify diverse connections between psychological factors and human health
- is able to broadly identify issues related to human mental development at different ages.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

Total grade is average of grades of part 1 and 2.

Part 1: Nursing - Exam 50% of the grade, group essay 40%, presentation 10% - evaluation 0-5.
Exam date: xxxxx
Group essay deadline: xxxxx

Part 2: Psychology - A group exam
Date and re-exam dates will be given soon.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Total grade is average of grades of part 1 and 2.

Part 1: Nursing - Exam 50% of the grade, group essay 40%, presentation 10% - evaluation 0-5.
Part 2: Psychology - A group exam (0-5) (50% of the grade)
Part 3: Small group work and seminars, (P/F)

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

The Course plan will be updated before the orientation
Lectures, group tasks, presentation, seminar, independent studying

Oppimateriaalit

The study materials
The study materials
Handbook of psychology.: (Experimental psychology) Proctor, Robert W ; Weiner, Irving B ; Healy, Alice F 2012 pages 59 - 514
Yoost& Crawford (2015) Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing : Active Learning for Collaborative Practice. Chapters. E- book​
Potter – Perry Basic Nursing 7th edition. Chapter 1
Ross A, Bevans M, Brooks AT, Gibbons S, Wallen GR. Nurses and Health-Promoting Behaviors: Knowledge May Not Translate Into Self-Care. AORN J. 2017;105(3):267-275. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2016.12.018

Also lesson notes and other materials provided by the teacher during the course.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

3 op = 3 x 27h = 81h
Total work load for student is 81hours, out of wich 57 is independent study
ORIENTATION LESSONS (both nursing and psychology) ARE OBLIGATORY TO BE PRESENT.
ALSO IN SMALL GROUP SESSIONS PARTICIPATION IS OBLIGATORY.

Sisällön jaksotus

Part 1: Nursing
Part 2: Psychology
Part 3: Small group work and seminars (participation obligatory!)

Classes of writing communication are planned to support and the group essay process. Writing communication is obligatory part of orientation to profession - course.