H1HOHM - Health and Health Problems in Children and Families

Course Code:	H1HOHM
Confirmed:	Feb 27, 2026
Valid From:	Jan 25, 2027

Education Cycle:	First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain:	Health care
Subject group:	Nursing Science
Specialised in:	G2F First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study:	Nursing

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

On completion of the course the student will be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

describe children’s biopsychosocial development
describe health and failing health in children and its impact on families
describe children’s need of nursing in failing health in relation to co-production nursing in children and families.

Skills and abilities

apply a caring approach for children and families with the aim to support and strengthen health andalleviating suffering
identify signs that indicate that children are at risk of harm
demonstrate communicative skills when talking with children and families.

Judgement and approach

reflect on own values and approaches as well as on care environments in meetings with children and families
reflect on children’s and families’ prospects for health in a global perspective.

Content

children's development
children’s perspectives and children’s rights
family-centered nursing
global perspective of family health
health, ill health, variations in ability and nursing problems in children and adolescents in connection with nursing and treatment, communicating with and preparing children

Type of instruction

The course is implemented through lectures, study assignments and seminars.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and passed courses in the nursing programme within semesters 1 and 2 or equivalent, furthermore, taken courses within semester 3 in the nursing programme or equivalent.

Examination and grades

The course is graded Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G) or Fail (U).

Examination will be based upon individual written examination, seminars and written assignment.

Registration of examination:

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Written examination	2 credits	VG/G/U
Seminars	2 credits	G/U
Written assignment	0.5 credits	G/U

Course literature

Please note that changes may be made to the reading list up until eight weeks before the start of the course.

Nicholson, B., McKimm, J., & Allen, A.K. (Ed.). (2016). Global Health. Sage.

Price, J., & McAlinden, O. (Ed.). (2024). Essentialsof Nursing Children and Young People. Sage.

United Nations (1989). Convention on the Rights of the Child. http:www.unicef.org

The latest edition of the course literature should be used. Scientific articles and other study materials will be added

COURSE SYLLABUS