CA4S066 - Living well with Long-term Health Conditions 01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CA4S066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Living well with Long-term Health Conditions | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Community Nursing | ||
| Module Leader: | Alexandra James | ||
| Module Team: | Angela Hiscocks, Michelle Panniers | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100281 - community nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module aims to enhance healthcare professionals knowledge and understanding of Long Term Health Conditions and its management to enable Service Users to live with the conditions and improve their health and wellbeing.
Content Summary
Students should be aware they may encounter ethical issues in learning and teaching while undertaking this module and should refer to either the Award/Module Leader for further information.
Strategies to manage Long Term Health Conditions e.g.: Expert patient programmes, integrated care. Bio-psychosocial and environmental factors which influence the conditions and affect health and well-being. Appropriate theories including organisational management, whole systems, change management, partnership and collaboration. Ethics in care, quality evaluation and outcomes measurement. National and International evidence and policy that influences practice. The evidence base for care and enhancing health and well-being across the lifespan.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 |
| Seminar | 18 |
| Placement | 100 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To be able to critically analyse and evaluate the complexity involved in the care of people with long term health conditions, incorporating knowledge to enhance the lives of Patients, Clients and their carers. |
| LO2 | To critically evaluate and synthesize appropriate and relevant knowledge, in order to appraise standards and guidelines in relation<br />to a long term health condition, and the health and wellbeing of the Patient, Client.Clinical Learning Outcome |
| LO3 | To be able to facilitate learning in relation to identified health needs for Patients, Clients and their carers 13.6 |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | A case study that identifies an individual with at least one Long term Health Condition and then critically analyses and evaluates how the professional works with the service user and other professionals to enable them to improve their health and well-being. | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Clinical Practice Completion 1 | Sign-off mentor verification of achievement of one of the clinical learning outcome, and documented within the Clinical Outcomes Achievement Record | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Clinical Practice Completion 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |