AH1S12 - Holistic Care of the Perioperative Patient 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AH1S12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Holistic Care of the Perioperative Patient | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Operating Dept Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Deborah Ryan | ||
| Module Team: | Ashley Davies, Craig Griffiths, Bethan Kent, Filipa Machado | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100273 - operating department practice | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide the student with an understanding in wrap around, Holistic Care of the Perioperative Patient. This module will equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge to plan for and effectively treat perioperative patients holistically throughout their journey. The module will introduce students to key legislation involved in the care of the patient within the perioperative journey.
Content Summary
This module will introduce students to the concepts of compassionate practice develop concepts around compassionate care for the patient engaged within the perioperative process.
Theoretical Topics to Include:
Patient optimisation and pre-habilitation
Patient health and well-being within the surgical care pathway including psychological well-being.
The effect of genomics on pre-assessment for surgery and anaesthesia.
Considerations of patients and issues around their family and socioeconomic status and other factors that may impact care and their ability to engage with healthcare.
Understanding pre-operative care of the surgical patient within hospitals (elective, day case and emergency).
Tackling patient-centred and logistical problems within healthcare delivery.
The role of pre-assessment clinic and the multidisciplinary team
Infection prevention and control in pre-operative care
Pre-operative clinical investigations and their uses in planning care.
Development of Holistic Care Skills:
History taking relevant to the anaesthetic and surgical practice including airway, cardiovascular, neurological and psychological assessments
Applying protocols in the reporting of concerns of both staff and patients.
Dealing with difficult conversations and challenging behaviours within perioperative practice.
• Understanding and promoting patient autonomy and dignity within perioperative care.
The role of non-verbal communication in healthcare.
Effectively dealing with communication challenges within preoperative practice across a variety of patient ages and conditions
Communication challenges within hospital settings across the multidisciplinary team in the pre-operative setting
Legal and Professional Topics within the perioperative journey to Include:
Risk evaluation and management linked with the pre-operative care of the perioperative patient.
Introduction to clinical governance including confidentiality of patient information.
Introduction to ethical issues within perioperative medicine
The importance of good documentation and recordkeeping within healthcare
The role of technology in perioperative care and issues associated with its introduction
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 12 |
| Groupwork | 6 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 14 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge in the pre-operative optimisation of the perioperative patient |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an ability to apply a holistic approach to patient care |
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 | Planning the holistic of the surgical patient | 20 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |