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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Improving Health and Well-being | |||
| Reference | NU2550 | Version | 5 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | April 2012 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to develop an understanding of health and wellbeing improvement in contemporary practice for individuals, groups and communities. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explore a range of models and approaches to health and well-being improvement within nursing practice. |
| 2 | Examine current public health priorities. |
| 3 | Explain the implications for practice of health and wellbeing improvement policies within the student's field of practice. |
| 4 | Consider the role of the nurse in addressing health inequalities. |
| 5 | Utilise a range of sources of evidence to demonstrate understanding of health and well-being improvement. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Public Health - trends, issues, challenges; Health and well-being improvement from a variety of perspectives and in different contexts - local, national and international; Health promoting organisations and workplaces; Key perspectives in relation to individuals, families and communities - models and approaches for health and well-being improvement, e.g. challenging inequalities, assets / strengths-based approaches; Cultural perspectives; Nurses' roles - modernising nursing in the community. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures, tutorials, online learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Presentation. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Presentation. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 1 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHILTON, S. et al., eds., 2012. The textbook of community nursing. London: Hodder Arnold. |
| 2 | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., eds., 2009. Health studies: an introduction. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan. |
| 3 | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., 2009. Foundations for health promotion. 3rd ed. Edinburgh: Balliere Tindall. |
| 4 | PORTER, E. and COLES, L., eds., 2011. Policy and strategy for improving health and wellbeing. Exeter: Learning Matters. |
| 5 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT, 2008. Equally Well: Report of the Ministerial Task Force on Health Inequalities. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. |
| 6 | TONES, K. and GREEN, J., 2010. Health promotion planning and strategies. 2nd ed. London: Sage. |