59209 - Applied Nursing Methodology (B)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student has an understanding of the Functional Models of Health and knows the nursing methodology to progressively respond to the different degrees of care complexity that the person/family/community presents.

Course contents

In reference to the following functional models of Physical Activity and Exercise, Nutritional Metabolic, Acid-Base Balance, Urinary and Intestinal Elimination, Management of Pharmacological Therapy, the following are defined: the main factors that influence the functional models; the main manifestations of alteration; the methods of nursing assessment; the main nursing diagnoses; care objectives; specific nursing interventions for the resolution or management of the health problem.

Through the specific objectives, the aim is to develop skills regarding:

- the identification of the functional and dysfunctional data of each functional model;

- the identification of nursing diagnoses as a response to Nursing Assistance needs;

- the identification of healthcare objectives in terms of outcomes;

- the identification of nursing interventions and scientific evidence in reference to the defined outcomes;

- the identification of indicators for evaluating nursing care in reference to the defined outcomes;

- the management of the nursing care process relating to each functional model.

Readings/Bibliography

J.M. Willkinson, "Processo infermieristico e pensiero critico" 3° Edizione, CEA MIlano 2013

R.F. Cravven - C.J. Hirnle, "Principi fondamentali dell'assistenza infermieristica" 6° ed. CEA Milano 2019

L.J. Carpenito, "Manuale tascabile delle Diagnosi Infermieristiche" 7° edizione CEA Milano 2020

Teaching methods

The lessons will take place in person using methodologies of:

- interactive lesson - group work - plenary discussion

Application of Team Based Learning

Assessment methods

The learning assessment method is divided into two tests relating to the topics covered during the lessons:

- Written test with 30 multiple choice questions for access to the oral test. The test is considered passed if a score equal to or greater than 24/30 is achieved.

-Oral test consisting of the oral presentation of two topics, aimed at verifying the contents possessed, the ability to express them in a clear and logical way, and the ability to deepen and connect the contents covered.

The vote will be defined as follows:

30 cum laude, excellent argumentation and perfect presentation

from 24 to 30, complete argumentation and correct exposition

from 18 to 23, sufficient argumentation and uncertain exposition

Teaching tools

During the lessons the teacher uses the projector and slides, films and teaching material published on the teacher's website will be shown.

Office hours

See the website of Sabina Olmi