Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Palliative Care | |||
| Reference | NU4798 | Version | 4 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | May 2011 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to make evidence informed decisions and lead on palliative care issues in any healthcare setting. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explore the evidence related to palliative care and how this supports holistic needs assessment of the patient and their family. |
| 2 | Critically appraise the management and palliation of physical and psychological symptoms of patients. |
| 3 | Critically examine the therapeutic and supportive role of health and social care professionals in developing and leading care in partnership with patients, relatives, and carers. |
| 4 | Review the impact of professional and ethical issues on the care of the palliative patient. |
| 5 | Analyse the factors which impact on communication with the palliative patient, their family and the wider team. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Social context of life limiting illness; Side effects of treatment; Ethical issues in palliative care; Historical context of palliative care; Concepts of palliative care; Principles of symptom management including pain, nausea, constipation, nutritional difficulties and psychological issues; Communication; End of life care; Do not resuscitate decision; Patient journey; Holistic needs assessment; Acute exacerbations and palliative care emergencies; Specialist versus generalist care; Alternative support strategies including complementary therapies; Interprofessional dynamics and leadership; carers; Psychological and spiritual care; Anticipatory and advance care planning including emergency prescribing. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Online. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | 40 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 110 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 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 assignment. | |
| 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 | FAULL, C. and BLANKLEY, K., 2015. Palliative care. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 2 | INGLETON, N.C., 2015. Palliative care nursing at a glance. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 3 | NHS Education for Scotland (2017). Palliative and end of life care: Enriching and Improving Experience (A framework to support the learning and development needs of the health and social service workforce in Scotland). NHS Education for Scotland. |
| 4 | WALSHE, C., PRESTON, N. and JOHNSTON, B., eds., 2018. Palliative care nursing: principals and evidence for practice. 3rd ed. London: Open University Press. |