PE4S198 - Psychiatric Disorders in Later Life 01 Feb 2019 - 31 Aug 2031 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Psychiatric Disorders in Later Life | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Clinical Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Karl New | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2030 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100260 - healthcare science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Feb 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2031 |
Module Aims
Enhance the unique skills needed for caring for older adults with major psychiatric disorders like depression, delirium, dementia, anxiety, and paranoid states. Update the knowledge and information needed for diagnosis and management, including non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions using the biopsychosocial model and legal framework for mental capacity and relevant medicolegal and ethical issues.
Content Summary
Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Topics may include:
Hypoactive, hyperactive and mixed delirium.
The clinical features of various types of dementia.
Management of dementia through medication; care in the community.
Emotional disorders in the elderly, with a focus on evidence-based treatment and the biopsychosocial model of management.
The risks of ageing – falls, abuse, frailty, psychosocial aspects.
The principles and use of psychopharmacology in old age, through complex clinical scenarios..
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Seminars | 40 |
| Problem/Challenge-based Learning | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse and apply current evidence-based developments in the diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in older adults. |
| LO2 | Evaluate the influence of societal context on the mental health of older people and select appropriate management approaches, including psychopharmacology, within current legal frameworks. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Multiple Choice Questions - Examination (External) | Online test | 60 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1 | Reflective journal | 0 | 1200 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Set Exercise - Not Time Constrained (CW) | Set Tasks - not-time constrained 1 | Case-based scenarios and discussion forum | 0 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Individual and group assignments | 0 | 1200 | 20 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Multiple Choice Questions - Examination (External) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Set Tasks - not-time constrained 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |