This course Care for the Elderly: Musculoskeletal System offers a specialised training in this subject. Through this training programme, the aim is to provide the healthcare workers specialist knowledge on the nursing needs for the care of the elderly with musculoskeletal problems, with the aim of developing a high-quality professional practice tailored to this group.
Sector-specific
Nursing
3 pm
Care for the elderly: Musculoskeletal system
Nursing
3 pm
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the key aspects of anatomy and physiology as they relate to nursing assessment.
- To outline the various changes that occur as we age.
- To assess aspects of nursing relating to the musculoskeletal system.
- To identify the various rheumatic diseases characterised by predominant joint involvement, metabolic bone diseases and endocrine diseases affecting the bones.
- To be able to apply rehabilitation techniques and procedures to elderly patients.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY IN THE ELDERLY
An Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of Older People
Anatomical changes associated with ageing
Physiology in the elderly
TEACHING UNIT 2. AGEING
An Introduction to Ageing
Biological processes of ageing
Healthy ageing and care
TEACHING UNIT 3. THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM. NURSING
Introduction to the musculoskeletal system
The most common musculoskeletal disorders
The role of nursing in musculoskeletal care
TEACHING UNIT 4. NURSING PROCEDURES
An Introduction to Musculoskeletal Care in the Elderly Population
Nursing procedures for the assessment of the musculoskeletal system
Nursing interventions in musculoskeletal care
TEACHING UNIT 5. DISEASES AND DISORDERS
Osteoarthritis
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Fractures and falls
Sarcopenia
TEACHING UNIT 6. FRACTURES IN THE ELDERLY
Characteristics of fractures in the elderly
Epidemiology of fractures in older people
Clinical management of fractures in older people
TEACHING UNIT 7. COMPLICATIONS OF FRACTURES
Risk factors associated with fractures in older people
Immediate complications of fractures
Long-term complications
TEACHING UNIT 8. REHABILITATION IN ELDERLY PATIENTS
Definition and objectives of rehabilitation
Assessment of elderly patients in rehabilitation
Rehabilitation interventions for elderly patients ...
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