Learning outcome

After completing the course the candidate:

- Has insight into the design and implementation of public health policy in general and the implications for health and social services for the elderly in particular

- Has insight into the cultural and demographic trends related to the organisation and practice of health and social services

- Can critically evaluate the importance of coordination and changes in health and social services for the elderly

- Can apply ethical and legal knowledge in the implementation of health care services for the elderly

- Is aware of the opportunities and challenges related to e-health in the care of elderly

- Has in-depth knowledge of the user’s perspective

- Has in-depth knowledge of the importance of informal caregivers such as family and voluntary organisations

- Can apply appropriate methods to identify and address elderly people’s need for health and social services

Course Description

- The design, implementation and impact of health policies

- Interaction and change

- Ethics and law

- e-health in the care of the elderly

- Individual plans, user interaction and the role of families in the exercise of care

- User organisations, patient- and user ombudsman

- Informal caregivers

- Methods for identifying and monitoring the elderly most at risk of developing diseases and disabilities

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, seminars and group work.

Assessment Methods

In order to sit the examination students must fulfil the following requirements:

987-E3 ST1 Conducted group work with oral presentations; presented at a seminar; see the description posted on Fronter.

Examination

987-E3 ST2 Organization and Implementation of Health and Social Services for the Elderly

Written five-day take-home examination in groups; assessed with a grade. See criteria in Fronter.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean