Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (Master’s Course)
Lecture Code TB218001 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 老年・慢性看護方法学特論
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ロウネン・マンセイカンゴホウホウガクトクロン
Subject Name in
English
Lecture on Gerontological and Chronic Care Nursing
Instructor KAZAWA KANA
Instructor
(Katakana)
カザワ カナ
Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Mon9-10
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 27 : Health Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 04 : Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences
Eligible Students
Keywords Geriatric nursing, Chronic care, Chronicity, Perspectives on older adults, Ethics 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Students will deepen their understanding of various theories and concepts relating to gerontology, ageing, older adults, chronicity and chronic care, while also exploring ethical thinking and practice. 
Class Schedule lesson1 Orientation
Historical developments in gerontology and geriatric nursing
lesson2 Theories and concepts relating to older adults and chronic conditions
lesson3 Theories and concepts relating to older adults and chronic conditions
lesson4 Theories and concepts relating to older adults and chronic conditions
lesson5 Psychosocial and physical characteristics of old adults
lesson6 Psychosocial and physical characteristics of old adults
lesson7 Theories and concepts relating to older adults and chronic conditions: case discussion
lesson8 Theories and concepts relating to older adults and chronic conditions: case discussion
lesson9 Ethical issues and practice in care for older adults and chronic conditions
lesson10 Ethical issues and practice in care for older adults and chronic conditions
lesson11 Ethical issues and practice in care for older adults and chronic conditions: presentation
lesson12 Ethical issues and practice in care for older adults and chronic conditions: presentation
lesson13 Discussion on the specialisation of geriatric nursing and chronic care
lesson14 Literature critique and discussion on specialising in geriatric nursing and chronic care
lesson15 Literature critique and discussion on specialising in geriatric nursing and chronic care 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
will be announced as appropriate 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Text, Handouts, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, moodle
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Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Please read the relevant literature and participate actively in discussions. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Attitude towards class participation and presentations. 
Practical Experience Experienced  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Support students’ learning based on your practical experience as a nurse and public health nurse. 
Message  
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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