COURSE SYLLABUS Occupational Therapy Health among older people 7.5 credits Arbetsterapi äldres hälsa I Second cycle, A7009H Version Spring 2011 Sp 3 - Spring 2011 Sp 4Autumn 2011 Sp 1 - Spring 2015 Sp 4Autumn 2015 Sp 1 - Spring 2017 Sp 4Autumn 2017 Sp 1 - Spring 2019 Sp 3Spring 2019 Sp 4 - Present Course syllabus valid: Spring 2019 Sp 4 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first. Education level Second cycle Grade scale U G VG Subject Occupational Therapy Subject group (SCB) Therapy, Rehabilitation and Dietary Treatment Main field of study Occupational Therapy Entry requirementsBachelor degree of which 90 credits in the subject occupational therapy. More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 20-285 creditsCourse AimOn completion of the course, the student should, from a scientific foundation, based on current laws and regulations and with an ethical attitude, be able to: Explain and discuss effects of aging on function, activity, participation and health Describe common and important diseases and conditions during aging and evaluate function limitations that can arise in connection with these Relate to the concept frailty Relate to the concept of aging in place Suggest and discuss preventive strategies to counteract disease, injuries and diseases during aging Contents The consequences of aging and common diseases for older individuals' conditions with a holistic - (biopsychosocial) perspective The complexity of interacting health problems and physical disabilities. The concept frailty The concept of aging in place Preventive strategies for disease, injuries and diseases during aging International classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF) as a starting point for description of function and physical disability Common assessment instruments RealizationThe course has its educational basis in a knowledge-building working method. This working method is characterised by the student actively searching and solving problems through an examining and critically reflective working method. The course is coordinated by students with health science education, with a specialization in the subject. Learning in the course takes place through literature studies, partly from individual searching, solving of study assignments, seminars, lectures and report writing.Examination Objectives 1-4 are examined through an individual written assignment based on study questions (Test 0001, 4.5 credits) Objective 5 is examined through an individual written assignment based on self-chosen subject-specific specialisation. (Test 0002, 3.0 credits). Criteria for pass and pass with distinction are stated in study guideExaminerAnneli NymanLiterature. Valid from Autumn 2015 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)Dehlin, O. & Hagberg, B. (2000). Gerontologi: Åldrandet i ett biologiskt, psykologiskt och socialt perspektiv. Natur & Kultur.Dehlin, O. & Rundgren, Å (2007) Geriatrik. Lund, Studentlitteratur. A list of articles will be provided at the beginning of the course. In consultation with the examiner, literature for individual subject-specific specialisation is searched for and selected Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Health SciencesModules CodeDescriptionGrade scaleHPStatusFrom periodTitle 0001Individual written assignment study questions agingU G VG4.50MandatoryA10 0002Individual written assignment subject-specific specialisatioU G VG3.00MandatoryA10 Study guidanceStudy guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.Syllabus establishedby 19 Feb 2010Last revisedby 08 Jan 2019