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Core Module Information
Module title: Promoting excellence in older peoples' health
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MHN09400
Module leader: Shirley Ching
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will help you explore the theories of ageing from a physical, psychological, social and cultural aspect. Older people and health care will be contextualised from a local and world-wide perspective and include exploration of the value of nursing theories when assessing, planning and evaluating nursing care. You will be encouraged to use health care related policies, legislation and strategies, local and international and globally, to examine the importance of individualised approaches to meeting the complex healthcare needs of older people within communities, as well as examine the impact of the ageing population on health related services. Global demographics will be discussed and the issues of the old, old-old and oldest old will be highlighted. Strategies promoting healthy ageing will be discussed in relation to all cohorts of older people and to centenarians. Your focus of this module will be on well-being and health promotion with consideration to the delivery of care to older people with acute and long-standing ill-health issues, e.g. long term conditions such as stroke, COPD and mental health issues such as depression, alcohol and drug misuse and dementia. Age stratification of the old will be discussed in light of the additional considerations needed for the care of the frail old. The module will utilise a strengths based, person centred approach to working with cohorts of older people to maximise independence and promote self-care. Case examples and vignettes will be used to increase your opportunities to apply theories and frameworks and to maximise synthesis.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Examine the relationship between the aging population and the health care priorities within nursing practice today.

LO2: Evaluate evidence-base for the assessment, planning and evaluation of holistic and compassionate care for older adults and their families.

LO3: Evaluate the concept of healthy ageing and the national and international strategies for health promotion.

LO4: Critically explore the effectiveness of nursing theories and approaches to working with older people who have complex needs.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Shirley Ching
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Tutorial 12 The tutorials will allow you to explore and apply theory introduced during the lectures to consolidate your knowledge and understanding. To get full benefit from the tutorial, you are expected to come prepared having engaged with the lecture material.
Independent Learning GROUPSCHEDULED 30 You will discuss specific topics on discussion forum.
Online Guided independent study 142 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in online activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Independent Learning Lecture 16 Lectures will allow you to explore theory and consolidate your knowledge and understanding.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2500 You will write an essay that examine the theoretical and legislative perspective of positive approaches to nursing care that support older people making use of the case study (1,850 words) and write a plan of care (650 words).
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

 

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