Holistic Support and Interaction with the Patients and their Families in Palliative CareLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to - identify, meet, guide and support the individual needs of patients and their loved ones comprehensively and is able to utilize attendance as a method of assistance - describe the meaning of crisis and grief as part of the lives of people of different ages and cultures - describe the possibilities of multiprofessional cooperation in providing comprehensive support - use and adapt the concepts of family-centeredness, inclusion and relevance in their work - identify and anticipate changes in the patient's communication due to the disease - exploit communication methods and aids that support or replace speech - reflect on their own attitude towards death and maintain well-being at work