Course detail
Basics of Gerontology
FP-TzgPAcad. year: 2012/2013
The aim of the subject is to help students understand the process of ageing, understand the changes in the organism caused by ageing and look for a way for senior citizens to enjoy an active lifestyle via movement.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
4
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will gain knowledge about the process of ageing, they will understand the changes to the organism which are caused by ageing, and they will learn to look for a way for senior citizens to enjoy an active lifestyle via movement.
Prerequisites
Knowledge gained during from theis sudies
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Form of the examination and the final classification of the subject:
Examination: Colloquium with the verbal assessment: PROSPĚL (pass) or NEPROSPĚL (fail).
Examination: Colloquium with the verbal assessment: PROSPĚL (pass) or NEPROSPĚL (fail).
Course curriculum
- The process of ageing, the theory of ageing, the demographic development of the population, the current situation in the Czech Republic, and in the world.
- Ageing of the individual organ systems.
- Functional geriatric examination.
- The specifics of diseases and pharmacotherapy in old age.
- Sleep disorders, behavioural disorders in old age.
- Mental changes in old age.
- Major geriatric syndromes - overview. Cognitive disorders in old age, dementia, delirium.
- Instability and falls in old age.
- Incontinence in old age, skin integrity disorders in old age.
- Immobilization syndrome.
- Nutrition and hydration disorders.
- Osteoporosis, osteoarthrosis, sarcopenia.
- Metabolic syndrome. Obesity and gout in old age.
- Diabetes, hypertension, disorders of lipid metabolism.
- Social aspects of ageing.
- Material covered in the lectured topics will be practised in the practical lessons, with a focus on the key areas of the given topic. Recommendations for self-study; preparation for the final exam.
- Ageing of the individual organ systems.
- Functional geriatric examination.
- The specifics of diseases and pharmacotherapy in old age.
- Sleep disorders, behavioural disorders in old age.
- Mental changes in old age.
- Major geriatric syndromes - overview. Cognitive disorders in old age, dementia, delirium.
- Instability and falls in old age.
- Incontinence in old age, skin integrity disorders in old age.
- Immobilization syndrome.
- Nutrition and hydration disorders.
- Osteoporosis, osteoarthrosis, sarcopenia.
- Metabolic syndrome. Obesity and gout in old age.
- Diabetes, hypertension, disorders of lipid metabolism.
- Social aspects of ageing.
- Material covered in the lectured topics will be practised in the practical lessons, with a focus on the key areas of the given topic. Recommendations for self-study; preparation for the final exam.
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
The aim of the subject is to help students understand the process of ageing, understand the changes in the organism caused by ageing and look for a way for senior citizens to enjoy an active lifestyle via movement.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The subject is divided into lectures and practical lessons. Lectures and seminars are compulsory. The subject will be concluded with a colloquium. Any absence must be duly excused and substituted for after agreement with the head of the subject.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
KALVACH,Z. ZADÁK, Z., JIRÁK, Z et al. Geriatrie a gerontologie.Praha : Grada-Publishing. 861s. (CS)
TOPINKOVÁ, E. Geriatrie pro praxi. Praha : Galén, 2005, 270s (CS)
TOPINKOVÁ, E. Geriatrie pro praxi. Praha : Galén, 2005, 270s (CS)
Recommended reading
KUBEŠOVÁ,H. Vnitřní lékařství pro bakalářské studium ošetřovatelství III. díl – geriatrie (CS)
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
- The process of ageing, the theory of ageing, the demographic development of the population, the current situation in the Czech Republic, and in the world.
- Ageing of the individual organ systems.
- Functional geriatric examination.
- The specifics of diseases and pharmacotherapy in old age.
- Sleep disorders, behavioural disorders in old age.
- Mental changes in old age.
- Major geriatric syndromes - overview. Cognitive disorders in old age, dementia, delirium.
- Instability and falls in old age.
- Incontinence in old age, skin integrity disorders in old age.
- Immobilization syndrome.
- Nutrition and hydration disorders.
- Osteoporosis, osteoarthrosis, sarcopenia.
- Metabolic syndrome. Obesity and gout in old age.
- Diabetes, hypertension, disorders of lipid metabolism.
- Social aspects of ageing.
- Ageing of the individual organ systems.
- Functional geriatric examination.
- The specifics of diseases and pharmacotherapy in old age.
- Sleep disorders, behavioural disorders in old age.
- Mental changes in old age.
- Major geriatric syndromes - overview. Cognitive disorders in old age, dementia, delirium.
- Instability and falls in old age.
- Incontinence in old age, skin integrity disorders in old age.
- Immobilization syndrome.
- Nutrition and hydration disorders.
- Osteoporosis, osteoarthrosis, sarcopenia.
- Metabolic syndrome. Obesity and gout in old age.
- Diabetes, hypertension, disorders of lipid metabolism.
- Social aspects of ageing.
Exercise
13 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
- Material covered in the lectured topics will be practised in the practical lessons, with a focus on the key areas of the given topic. Recommendations for self-study; preparation for the final exam.