AU4S049 - Assessment and Management of Frailty 05 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU4S049 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Assessment and Management of Frailty | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Practice and Development | ||
| Module Leader: | Lauren Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Sally Scott-Roberts, Wendy Mashlan, Ceri Roberts | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100291 - older people nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 05 Jul 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The module aims to enable the student to facilitate changes in clinical practice in relation to frail older persons. This will be underpinned by evidence based practice and theories around change management. To improve the quality of clinical care in relation to the increasing population of frail older adults, focus will be on the assessment and management of frail older people.
Content Summary
Core themes include complex co-morbidity, uncertain prognosis, end of life requirements, rehabilitation and social support needs in both community and hospital settings. Identifying risk, polypharmacy and high- risk combination medications in the older adult. Mobility and functioning, falls, nutrition, hydration, dementia and sensory issues.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
| Independent Study | 110 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically review the complexities of frailty and analyse age related physiological changes in relation to common frailty syndromes. |
| LO2 | Critically analyse appropriate local policies/national guidelines in relation to specific aspects of the frail older person, identifying case for change, utilising research and evidence based practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Present a particular frailty problem and analyse its associated physiological changes. | 15 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Provide a critical evaluation of the policies and evidence based interventions that influence frailty care. | 0 | 3000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |