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Module title: Ageing Well
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: NUR08111
Module leader: Emma Hughes
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 to explore the theories of ageing from a physical, psychological, social and cultural aspect. Older people and healthcare will be contextualised from a local and worldwide perspective, including exploration of the value of nursing theories when assessing, planning and evaluating nursing care. You will be encouraged to use healthcare related policies, legislation and strategies; both local and international, to examine the importance of individualised approaches to meeting the, often complex healthcare needs of older people within communities and globally, as well as examine the impact of the ageing population on health related services. Global demographics will be explored and the issues and complexities of older peoples' health 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, for example, 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 opportunities to apply theories and frameworks and to maximise synthesis in the context of ageing well.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Examine the relationship between the ageing population and the healthcare priorities within nursing practice today.

LO2: Evaluate the concept of healthy ageing and the national and international strategies for health promotion.

LO3: Critically explore the effectiveness of nursing theories and approaches to working with older people who have complex needs.

LO4: Reflect on the importance of holistic and compassionate care for older adults and their families.
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: ONLINE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Emma Hughes
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 16 Recorded online lectures. There will be 8 x 2 hour recorded lectures, in alignment with the Units of Learning available on the online learning platform.
Independent Learning Tutorial 8 Online tutorials. There will be live online interactive sessions, allowing students the opportunity to discuss key concepts in the module and to gain support from the module team.
Online Guided independent study 176 You will explore a series of interactive workbooks on our online learning platform. There are 9 Units of Learning in this module, including optional learning activities and opportunities for reflection. There are also resources from Academic Skills and Library Services, as well as the Module Handbook and Assessment Handbook.
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 10 , WORDS= 1500 words Summative assessment is a referenced 1500 word written report, covering key concepts in the module and reflection on learning. Students will be asked to consider their case study, which was created for the formative assessment, and discuss local, national, and / or global policies, guidance or legislation relevant to the client. Students will be asked to critically discuss one ageing theory and one nursing theory in relation to their case study client. Students will select a model of reflection to reflect on their learning during this module, and how they may implement this new knowledge to provide holistic and compassionate nursing care for older people and their families.Template will be provided.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 2, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Emma Hughes
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 16 Recorded online lectures. There will be 8 x 2 hour recorded lectures, in alignment with the Units of Learning available on the online learning platform.
Independent Learning Tutorial 8 Online tutorials. There will be live online interactive sessions, allowing students the opportunity to discuss key concepts in the module and to gain support from the module team.
Online Guided independent study 176 You will explore a series of interactive workbooks on our online learning platform. There are 9 Units of Learning in this module, including optional learning activities and opportunities for reflection. There are also resources from Academic Skills and Library Services, as well as the Module Handbook and Assessment Handbook.
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 10 , WORDS= 1500 words Summative assessment is a referenced 1500 word written report, covering key concepts in the module and reflection on learning. Students will be asked to consider their case study, which was created for the formative assessment, and discuss local, national, and / or global policies, guidance or legislation relevant to the client. Students will be asked to critically discuss one ageing theory and one nursing theory in relation to their case study client. Students will select a model of reflection to reflect on their learning during this module, and how they may implement this new knowledge to provide holistic and compassionate nursing care for older people and their families.Template will be provided.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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