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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Long Term Conditions
Reference NU3813 Version 5
Created December 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved March 2009 SCQF Points 15
Amended January 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide a holistic theoretical knowledge base to enable the student to develop their role in participating in the management of individuals with long term conditions.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Examine the national and local political, health and social care agendas relating to a selected long term condition.
2 Analyse approaches for holistic assessment of individuals relating to managing a long term condition.
3 Critique a long term condition whilst reviewing current therapeutic interventions set within a multi professional and interagency context.
4 Analyse psychosocial concepts and strategies aimed at empowering individuals, families and carers to support self care and management.
5 Review the literature on emerging management techniques and strategies for a long term condition.

Indicative Module Content
National and local policy in health and social care relating to long term conditions; Models and frameworks for long term condition management; Epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical management for selected long term conditions e.g. diabetes, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Psychosocial perspectives and strategies; Medicines management; Therapeutic interventions; Health improvement; Self care and self management; Leading complex care co-ordination; Multidisciplinary and inter-agency working; Managing care at the end of life; Reflective practice.

Module Delivery
This module is designed to be delivered entirely online. Methods of delivery include tutorials, workshops, Panopto lectures, recorded presentations and through online platforms such as Black Board Collaborate.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 20
Non-Contact Hours N/A 130
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
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: Written assignment.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Written essay.
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 None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 CARRIER, J., 2015. Managing long term conditions and chronic illness in primary care: a guide to good practice. Abingdon: Routledge.
2 COULTER, A., ROBERTS, S. and DIXON, A., 2013. Delivering better services for people with long-term conditions. London: The King's Fund.
3 NATIONAL INSTITUE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE., 2016. Multi-morbidity: clinical assessment and management. NICE: London.
4 NAYLOR, C. et al., 2016. Bringing together physical and mental health; A new frontier for integrated health. London: The King's Fund.
5 NAYLOR, C. et al. 2020. Long-term conditions and mental health: The cost of co-morbidities London: The King's Fund.
6 OHRBERGER, J., FICHERA, E. & SUTTON, M., 2017. The relationship between physical and mental health: A mediation analysis. Social Science & Medicine, 195, pp. 42-49.

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