Viva weighted at 100%

Profile of Evidence demonstrating achievement of the module learning outcomes and a 20 minute viva voce examination (100%). Meets all LO's

Portfolio of evidence should include:
Testimonies of clinical practice, reflective diaries, reflective writing, personal development plans, completed evidence grids relating to each of the module learning outcomes, SWOT analyses and action plans linked to SWOT’s,

Formative Assessment:
A group presentation of 10-15 minutes' duration based on student's experiences of team working during the module and related to the module learning outcomes. The presentation will be peer and self-assessed
Feedback from session lecturers
Group and individual tutorials
Feedback from group presentation and classroom activities

The aim of this module is to enable students to integrate their learning and experience of nursing older people, developing their ability to manage, analyse and evaluate person centred nursing care within the context of the wider health and social care agenda. In order to achieve this the indicative content is as follows:

- Physiological, psychological, sociological, spiritual and cultural aspects of ageing to include Ageing and Mental health/ Ageing and physical health / Altered presentation of symptoms (across acute and care closer to home)
- Demographic changes and health inequalities linked to ageing
- Key policies and guidance
- Neurological conditions including stroke / Long Term conditions
- The experience of Ageing with a disability / developing disability later in life/ Ageing and Learning disability
- Introduction to Dementia/ Depression/ Delirium
- Falls / ADL's i.e. nutrition/ continence / mobility/ sexuality etc
- Relationship / person centred and family centred care
- Communication /Care, compassion and dignity
- Transgenerational care, caring for the carers
- Loss, grief and bereavement
- Ethical dilemmas
- Elder abuse/ Safeguarding

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)
14 hours Key Lectures
6 hours Workshops/Small group work
6 hours PBL
4 hours Preparation for assignment

Guided Independent Study: (120 hours)
70 hours identifying, obtaining and exploring materials relating to the content of the module and assessment
35 hrs preparation for interactive lectures
15 hrs preparing for workshops/ group work

Service Users and Carers

BARKER, S. and BOARD, M. (2012) Dementia Care in Nursing. London: Sage Publications Ltd.
BROWN-WILSON, C. (2012) Caring for Older People. London: Sage Publications Ltd.
HINDLE, A. and COATES, A. (2011) Nursing Care of Older People. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
NORDENFELT, L. (2009) Dignity in Care for Older People. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and a critical understanding of how to promote the rights, choices and wishes of older people, paying particular attention to equality, diversity, dignity, respect and relationship and person centred care alongside the needs of an ageing population (Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Demonstrate the knowledge, critical understanding to systematically carry out accurate holistic assessments of older people using appropriate diagnostic and decision-making skills, providing effective care for service users and carers who may have complex care needs (this includes both mental and physical health) (Application, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding)

3. Reflect on and analyse the need for effective leadership in managing the nursing care of the older person, understand and coordinate inter professional care when needed, and liaise with specialist teams. (Analysis, Reflection)

4. Demonstrate the ability to listen with empathy and respond positively to older people who may be anxious, distressed, or facing problems with their health and wellbeing understanding the need for care, compassion and effective communication with service users, carers and other health and social care providers. (Application, Communication, Learning)

Independent Study Hours: (132)