49726 - Nursing Methodology (FO)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, the student knows nursing methodology for responding to person/family/community care problems and preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative nursing activities relevant to nursing care

Course contents

Functional models according to the Gordon -Carpenito methodology:

- 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

. perception and health management

- cognitive-perceptual (sensory perception, cognitive processes);

- perception and self-concept

- coping and stress management

With reference to each functional model, the following are discussed:

- its influencing factors, characteristics and alterations;

- the data useful for targeted assessment;

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

- nursing goals;

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

- nursing techniques applicable to various problems (hygienic care, posture and mobilization, prevention and treatment of immobility and pressure injuries, vital paramenter relief and oxygen therapy management, assitant coughing, communication techniques of guidance, helping).

Readings/Bibliography

Ruth F. Craven - Constance J. Hinrle "Fundamental Principles of Nursing" Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milan; 2019 sixth edition (RECOMMENDED TEXT)

Saiani-Brugnolli "Treatise on nursing care" 2nd edition 2014 Sorbonne Publishing House

- L.J. Carpenito "Diagnisi infermieristiche" 2nd edition Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milan, 2004

- L.Benci, "the prescription and administration of drugs", McGraw-Hill,2007.

- Albinelli P., Cottafavi K., Ferri P., "The nurse between theory and practice, a manual for clinical laboratory teaching", Athena, 2008.

- M. Vanzetta, M. Volterrani, "Drugs and nursing," McGraw-Hill, 2001.

- Cella. Di Giulio, Gorio, Scaglione "General and special pharmacology" Piccin 2010

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures, discussion of issues and reflection on example cases.

Role play for the acquisition of interpersonal skills.

Use of information tools for application of the nursing process.

Use of clinical cases and interactive workshops

Assessment methods

Written test preparatory to oral.

Teaching tools

Computer and video projector

Flip chart

Video and photographs

Anatomical tables and posters

Material and equipment for simulations: bed +accessories, manikin,wheelchair, vital signs and oxygen therapy equipment

Office hours

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