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Technological and Digital Solutions Supporting Self-Care for Diabetes Patients (5 cr)

Code: TH00DF14-3001

General information


Enrollment

02.07.2024 - 31.07.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

Teachers

  • Heidi Lettojärvi
  • Heidi Häll
  • Marika Härkönen

Groups

  • HLTITKDIAP24S

Learning outcomes

he student:
The student
- Is familiar with various digital and technological methods and tools, and can apply them individually in guiding and supporting the self-management of diabetic patients.
- Can interpret blood glucose sensor data, make nursing decisions regarding diabetes care based on the sensor data, and evaluate the outcomes of the care.
- Understands the principles of insulin pump therapy, the benefits and risks associated with pump therapy, and can identify diabetic patients who would benefit from pump therapy.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed