KREFT6100 The Platform of Knowledge in Cancer Nursing related to Science and Phenomenology Course description

Admission to the programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The student

• has in-depth knowledge of how physiological processes function and how pathophysiological processes and cancer start, develop and are treated
• has in-depth knowledge of microbiological processes and infection prevention principles as they relate to cancer nursing
• has in-depth knowledge of causes of cancer
• has in-depth knowledge of the basic principles of diagnosing cancer
• has in-depth knowledge of oncology treatment principles
• has in-depth knowledge of effects and side effects of pharmaceuticals used in oncology
• has in-depth knowledge of acute situations relating to cancer and cancer treatment
• has in-depth knowledge of physical and mental consequences of cancer and cancer treatment in an age perspective
• has in-depth knowledge of patient experiences, reactions and needs in connection with cancer and cancer treatment in an age perspective
• has in-depth knowledge of next of kin's experiences, reactions and needs
• has in-depth knowledge of theories of hope and quality of life in connection with cancer and cancer treatment
• has in-depth knowledge of family-centred care
• has in-depth knowledge of crisis, grief and coping strategies
• has knowledge of cancer nursing in different cultures
• has knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of cancer treatment in an ethical perspective

Skills:

The student

• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to existing theories on patient experiences and reactions relating to cancer and cancer treatment in an age and multicultural perspective
• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to existing theories on coping and coping strategies relating to cancer and cancer treatment
• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to existing theories in medical and surgical treatment of cancer

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of

• explaining the aims of activity analysis in occupational therapy
• explaining forms of activity and how they are influenced by their environment
• explaining the occupational therapy field’s development and significance in society
• describing the following occupational therapy models that elucidate the connections between persons, occupation and the environment
• explaining how everyday activities, roles and culture influence health and occupational identity
• explaining the connection between habits, occupational balance, health and quality of life
• explaining principles for good communication and the significance of communication in occupational therapy practice

Skills

The student is capable of

• carrying out analysis of forms of activity in a chosen context with a tool for activity analysis
• using analysis of forms of activities to identify factors that promote and prevent occupational performance
• discussing the material, physical, social and cultural importance of the environment for occupation and participation and applying the principles of universal design
• using literature searches and of correct source referencing

General competence

The student

• is process and goal oriented when cooperating on group assignments
• is capable of applying a creative design process to solve in occupational therapy assignments

Work and teaching methods comprise skills training in activity analysis, project work on universal design, lectures and seminars with case-based teaching and creative design. The course also comprises a short introductory three-day period of practical training with an occupational therapist. The students work individually and in groups.

Supervised individual written exam, 6 hours.

In order to be permitted to sit the exam, the following must have been approved:

• a minimum of 80 per cent attendance in scheduled teaching
• presentation of an analysis of forms of activity, in groups of 4-7 students

Individual written assignment to be prepared during the course period, maximum 2000 words. The assignment text will be available to the students from the beginning of the course.

Resit exam: The student will have the opportunity to rework the assignment that has been awarded an F (fail) once.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.