AU2D033 - Enhancing assessment & evidence-based interventions 21 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU2D033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Enhancing assessment & evidence-based interventions | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Nursing and Midwifery | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Nursing | ||
| Module Leader: | Samantha Metcalfe, Martin North | ||
| Module Team: | Martin Rowland, Kevin McDonald, Rachel Mcmillen, Ben Pitcher, Steve Walden, Martin North, Martin Evans, Katie Spender, Clare Churcher, Hayley Lewis, Jemma Pimm, Pamela Davies, Stacey Rees, Stuart Baker, Patricia Bateson, Jodie Gill, Bethan Kent, Filipa Machado, Harpal Kaur, Rachel Watkins, Tamara Edwards, Dawn Hopkins, Ria Chaloner, Callie Palmer, Mark Pearce-Palmer, Helen Hamer, Sarah Ross, Rhian Powles, Hannah Sisley, Charmaine Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to analyse in-depth approaches to assessment, diagnostic and intervention techniques related to people in a variety of healthcare settings
Content Summary
The content of this module will be applied across all four fields of nursing:
Pathophysiology to inform and enhance in-depth assessment, interventions, meeting developmental, mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural needs across the age range and client groups.
Communication and interpersonal skills applied to assessment and therapeutic interventions.
Concepts of service user/family/carer concordance
Critical analyse of evidence base underpinning assessment, diagnostics and therapeutic interventions to inform person centred care and management
Assessing and managing risk, recognising and assessing urgent/crisis situations across a range of care settings
Concepts of critical/urgent/crisis care across varied client groups and care settings
Planning and delivering mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural interventions in primary, secondary and tertiary care across the lifespan as outlined in Annex B
Palliation and end of life care applied different client groups.
Collaborating with the multi professional team, families and carers in processes of assessment, interventions toward treatment, recovery, rehabilitation and end of life care needs
Pharmacokinetics & dynamics, medicines management and professional responsibilities, medicines optimisation applied to field of practice.
Concept of service users/family/carer involvement.
Tests and evaluations to inform processes of assessment and diagnostics. Using clinical judgement.
Person-centred care and management: the evidence base underpinning assessment, diagnostics and therapeutic interventions.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Tutorial | 25 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Independent Study | 150 |
| Directed Study | 170 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 15 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural assessment and diagnostic processes across a variety of client groups. |
| LO2 | Analyse and select appropriate interventions that are informed by assessment and diagnostic data. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Field Specific scenario based | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | MCQ focusing on elements of assessment and diagnostics | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |