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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Wound Care | |||
| Reference | NUM708 | Version | 1 |
| Created | July 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | November 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide a holistic theoretical knowledge base that enables the student to develop their role in participating in the management of people with wounds. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Appraise the physiological pathological processes involved in the healing of wounds and explore the complexities that may affect this. |
| 2 | Evaluate approaches to holistic wound assessment, planning of care to manage priorities, alongside the synthesis of treatment options when caring for people with wounds. |
| 3 | Critically review the contemporary wound care evidence base and the challenges of person-centred wound care practices. |
| 4 | Critically examine the impact of local and national political, health and social care agendas on the management of people with wounds. |
| 5 | Critically reflect on wound care practices in clinical care and explore a plan for sharing new wound care knowledge gained. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The patient experience of wounds; Physical and psychological aspects of planned and unplanned wounds; Pathophysiology; Wound healing process; Factors influencing wound healing process; Wound assessment; Wound classification; Acute wounds; Chronic wounds; Wound management products; Product selection; Evidence based practice/research skills; Holistic care; Pharmacological management; Professional and ethical issues relating to wound care; Reflection and practice development. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered via CampusMoodle with online tutorials and asynchronous discussions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 20 | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 130 | 130 |
| 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 | |||||
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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: | Case study. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Case study. | |
| 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 | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Ideally be employed in an area of clinical practice where caring for people with wounds forms a core part of the role. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BUSSE, B., 2020. Wound management in urgent care. London: Springer. |
| 2 | HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (HIS), 2021. Scottish Wound Assessment and Action Guide (SWAGG). [online]. Edinburgh: HIS. Available from: https://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org/our_work/patient_safety/tissue_viability_resources/wound_assessment_action_guide.aspx [Accessed 12 January 2022]. |
| 3 | KUMAR, P. and KOTHARI, V., eds., 2021. Wound health research. Current trends and future directions. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore Pte. Limited. |
| 4 | PEATE, I. and GLENCROSS, W., 2020. Wound care at a glance. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 5 | PROBST, S., ed., 2020. Wound care nursing. A person-centred approach. 3rd ed. Elsevier. |