49726 - Nursing Methodology (FO)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student knows the nursing methodology to respond to the care problems of the individual/family/community and the preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative nursing activities relevant to nursing care.

Course contents

M. Gordon's functional models and L.J. Carpenito's theory:

· activity and exercise (personal care, mobility and body mechanics, oxygenation and respiratory and cardiovascular function);

· elimination (urinary and intestinal)

· nutrition and metabolism

· rest and sleep

· health perception and management

· cognitive-perceptive (sensory perception, cognitive processes);

· self-perception and self-concept

· coping and stress management

For each functional model, the following are discussed:

· influencing factors, characteristics, and alterations;

· useful data for targeted assessment;

· nursing diagnoses according to the NANDA taxonomy and collaborative problems;

· care objectives;

· educational, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative interventions that can be planned;

· Nursing techniques applicable to various problems (hygiene care, posture and mobilization, prevention and treatment of immobility-related injuries and pressure sores, vital signs measurement and oxygen therapy management, assisted cough, communication, orientation, and assistance techniques)

Readings/Bibliography

-R.F. Craven - C.J. Hirnle, Fundamental Principles of Nursing, 6th edition, 2019, Milan, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana (RECOMMENDED TEXT)

-Carpenito L.J. - Manual of Nursing Diagnoses, Milan, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2024, 8th edition

-Saiani L., Brugnolli A. Treatise on Nursing Care, Naples, Casa Editrice Sorbona, 2014 - 2nd edition.

-Ledonne G., Tolomeo S. - Pharmacological Calculations and Dosages, The Nurse's Responsibility, Milan, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2014 - 2nd edition

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures, discussion of topics, and reflection on case studies.

Use of information tools for the assessment phase.

Use of clinical cases.

Assessment methods

Written test preparatory to the oral exam.

Teaching tools

Computer and video projector

Flip chart

Videos and photographs

Office hours

See the website of Claudia Cadas