Quality of life
Study facts
| Course code | SYKVIT301 |
| ECTS credits | 5 |
| Teaching begins | Spring |
| Number of semesters | 1 |
| Teaching language | Norwegian |
| Study level | Postgraduate Courses |
| Resources | |
| Belongs to | Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care |
Contact
Contact Information
Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care
E-mail: studie@isf.uib.no
Tel.: +47 55586100
Course coordinator:
Professor Gerd Karin Natvig
E-mail: gerd.natvig@isf.uib.no
Aim and Content
Aim:
- The students will obtain insight into the quality of life as a concept and a research tradition.
Content:
- Quality of life and related concepts such as health and illness
- Various factors that influence the quality of life, such as stress and coping
- Quality of life in a health-promoting perspective
The concept of evidence as used in health-related research
Learning Outcomes
- The students will demonstrate basic understanding of the quality of life and other related concepts in a professional nursing setting.
- The students will be able to critically reflect both orally and in writing on the research and methodological challenges related to the quality of life.
- The students will be able to use knowledge and evidence on the quality of life in their research or other written work.
Course offered (semester)
Spring
Course Unit Level
Master
Pre-requirements
HEL320 or the equivalent
Teaching Methods
Lectures
Seminar
Group work
Total: 40 hours per week for 3.5 weeks
Assessment methods
The students will write an essay during one week, analysing selected articles or other written material.
Grading Scale
Grading scale A-F