AU4S047 - Assessment, evidenced based care and evaluation 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU4S047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Assessment, evidenced based care and evaluation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Nursing and Midwifery | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Operational Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachel Mcmillen, Dawn Parry | ||
| Module Team: | Steven Hamer, Stacey Bushell, Pamela Davies, Martin Rowland, Martin North, Christopher Nash, Lauren Jones, Bethan Kent, Filipa Machado | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | 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: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to develop an in-depth and critical understanding of processes of assessment and diagnostics, the management of therapeutic interventions utilising the evidence base to provide effective person centred care
Content Summary
The content of this module will be applied across all fields of practice. The module will explore the following themes:
Professionalism, being a member of the multi-professional team to facilitate individualised, effective person-centred care
Assessment and evaluation of evidence across fields of practice. Self-ownership of research to inform own development. Developing an evidence based and informed approach
Critical analyses of evidence that informs assessment processes and therapeutic interventions
A range of assessment processes to assess a continuum of need, from essential to complex, across the age continuum and across fields of practice. The significance of Interpersonal and communication skills underpinning assessment processes
The pathophysiology underpinning assessment and diagnostics of physical need across the age continuum
The assessment of psychosocial, emotional, cultural and spiritual and language needs of service users and their families/carers
Diagnostics and problems solving processes to evaluate care
Strategies to employ and manage therapeutic interventions in meeting the needs of a range of client groups
Non-pharmacological interventions to meet a range of service user need
• Talking therapies
• Reminiscence therapies
• Cognitive behavioural therapies
• Play therapy
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in the context of fields of practice
Polypharmacy and its effect on service users
Evaluative mechanisms and involving service users as partners and co-producers of person centred care
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Independent Study | 50 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the application of a range of assessment processes to plan and deliver effective person centred care across a range of client groups and care settings. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of a range of therapeutics interventions to evaluate their appropriateness to field of practice |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) | Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | A range of MCQ and short answer questions exploring therapeutic interventions | 90 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 1 | A field specific case study using the evidence base to analyse processes of assessment and the delivery of therapeutic interventions in the context of person centred care | 0 | 2000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case Study (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |