Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of level 1 module HS1042 Structure and Function of the Human Body, HS1040 Pathology.
Corequisite Modules
HS2040 Mind, Body and Society.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to enable the student to apply knowledge, skills and appropriate attitudes towards the promotion of physical and mental health and well-being of the older person
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Describe the physical changes that may occur in bodily systems with ageing and relate these to treatment considerations when dealing with older people.
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Review pathologies that commonly exist in an older population and discuss how their presentation and management may differ from that of the younger population.
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Discuss the inter-relationship between the physical, psychologial, social and environmental aspects of ageing in contemporary society.
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Plan treatment for older people and their carers in a variety of settings.
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Discuss the role of the inter-disciplinary team in the rehabilitation and care of the older person.
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Indicative Module Content
Effects of ageing on bodily systems, maintenance of homeostasis, modification of treatments for the older person, management of conditions that affect older people such as: falls, osteoporosis, hypothermia, cardiac failure, fractured neck of femur, immobility, lack of confidence, mental health, the dementias, elder abuse, depression, anxiety, psychoses, acute confusion, multiple pathology and medications, rehabilitation concepts and principles; exercise, aids for daily living, continence management, walking aids, wheelchairs and special seating, functional and social activities, health promotion, reminiscence narratives, reality orientation, validatory therapy, holistic care, design of the environment, different care/rehabilitation settings, agencies involved in the support of older people and their carers.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures, tutorials, groupwork
| 55 |
Directed Study
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| 50 |
Private Study
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| 45 |
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, practical exercise therapy, seminars, groupwork, workshops and self learning packages.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
| | Component 2 | 4,5
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Component 2 - Coursework
Component 1 - Coursework
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BENNET, G. AND EBRAHIM, S., 1995. Health care in old age. 2nd ed. London: Edward Arnold.
| | 2. | CORELY, G., 1998. Older people and their needs: a multi-disciplinary perspective. London: Whurr.
| | 3. | FOOT, C., 2002. Integrating care of older people: new care for old, a systems approach. London: Kingsley.
| | 4. | ILIFFE, S., 2002. Primary care for older people. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
| | 5. | MULLEY, G., 1998. Older people at home: practical issues. London: BMJ.
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Additional Notes
This module is common to students on BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy and BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy.
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