AU4S038 - Therapeutic Management of Life Limiting Illness in Palliative Care 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU4S038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Therapeutic Management of Life Limiting Illness in Palliative Care | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Clare Churcher | ||
| Module Team: | Sarah Wheeler, Stuart Todd | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To provide an in-depth critical analysis of the provision of effective care for patients/clients with complex symptoms relating to a life limiting illness.
Content Summary
The assessment and management of complex symptoms including pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, depression, fatigue and agitation will be explored and appropriate interventions critically discussed. The psychosocial & social impact of symptoms will also be debated. The themes of assessment and decision making will be considered, examining the physiological basis of common symptoms and the pharmacology of various drugs utilised for those common symptoms. Consideration through the module will be given to psychosocial issues such as anxiety and depression within patients who have a life limiting illness and the communication strategies used in relation to managing difficult symptoms.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 120 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse and apply in-depth knowledge of assessment and management for individuals presenting with pain as a symptom. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate and interpret a range of interventions, that could be employed to alleviate a distressing symptom (other than pain) experienced by individuals with a life limiting condition. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | Select one symptom / problem identified within units 3 or 4 and highlight the relevant nursing issues in relation to that symptom, focusing on the impact this can have on the patient and the family. Discuss the interrelating issues that are applicable, focusing upon how that symptom impinges on or causes others. This Poster presentation will be related to a specific case study encountered in clinical Practice (case study should be a maximum of 300 words) | 25 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Choose one of the following essays: A OR B. A. Use the literature to reflect on a patient you have cared for and critically analyse pain assessment using the holistic approach (Physical, Social, Psychological & Spiritual) as a basis for your assessment. This essay will be related to a specific case study encountered in clinical Practice (case study should be 300 words, which is not included in the word count). OR B. Drawing on your experiences reflect on one example that will illustrate your discussion of the therapeutic use of the analgesic medication used for their pain control. In this discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the analgesic used, the health professional role and identify if an alternative could have been used. This essay will be related to a specific case study encountered in clinical Practice (case study should be maximum of 300 words, which is not included in the word count) | 0 | 2500 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |