Sensory Alterations

Sensory Alterations Scientific Knowledge Base Nursing Assessment Process

General Information It is intended for higher education in nursing programs related to Healing Practices It integrates online resources to maximise learning This lesson plan involves 4:00 hours to complete Students need access to computers and internet

StandardsISTEDesign and develop learning experiences that incorporate digital learning tools and resources that promote learning Engage students in exploring real world issues using digital tools and resources Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to use information resources to support research and learning

Nursing Curriculum StandardsPatient-Centered CareCultural Aspects of Care: Disparities in Sensory AlterationPatient Teaching: Troubleshooting Hearing Aid Malfunction, Focus on Older Adults: Principles for Reducing LonelinessThrough the Patient's Eyes

Lesson Outcomes Differentiate among the processes of reception, perception, and reaction to sensory stimuli. Discuss the relationship of sensory function to an individuals' level of wellness. Discuss common causes and effects of sensory alterations. Discuss common sensory changes that normally occur with aging. Identify factors to assess in determining a patient's sensory status. Identify nursing diagnoses relevant to patients with sensory alterations. Develop a plan of care for patients with sensory deficits. List interventions for preventing sensory deprivation and controlling sensory ove

Teaching ProcedureMotivation 1. Which sense means the most to you and why? Group discussion 2. Activity: To explain stereognosis, have students bring at least 5 small objects in opaque bags without revealing what they brought, work in pairs, and practice guessing what is in their partners bag by closing their eyes, reaching into the bag, and feeling the objects.

Online Activity

Group A : http://www.aao.org/Group B : http://www.entnet.org/

Map Creating

Go to Evolve Elsevier/Log in with your student accountGo to student resources Click Prepare for Class, Clinical, or LabChoose Concept Map CreatorFollow the instructions and fill in the forms The end product of your work will be a concept mapPrint it and bring it to the class to report your work

Lecture (PPT Slides)

Active Listening

ASSESSMENT

Test Case Study

References Evolve Elsevier, student and teacher resourcesPotter 2010, Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Editionhttp://www.iste.org/standards/standards-for-teachers Alqi Beqo