| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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The aim of this module is to explore evidence-based, holistic management of symptoms (other than pain) in individuals with advanced disease (malignant & non-malignant conditions).
This module will cover the following topics:
•Prevalence of symptoms in patients with advanced disease
•Assessment and outcome measures
•Consideration of the impact of local policy and guidance in care delivery.
•Challenges associated with evidenced-based symptom management
•Decision making in palliative care
Factors which contribute to high quality end of life care
•Improving multiprofessional and multidisciplinary approaches to holistic care delivery
On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Explore the prevalence of symptoms, other than pain, in advanced disease.
• Critique assessment strategies and outcome measures utilised in symptom management.
• Critically discuss the impact of symptom management in patients, caregivers and wider healthcare system.
• Critically explore contemporary issues which impact on palliative care delivery.
On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Critically review evidence based management of symptoms in advanced disease.
• Effectively assess symptoms in patients and produce a relevant evidence-based management plan.
• Critically review appropriate literature/research pertinent to discussion.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Independent assessment preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 12 | 4:00 | 48:00 | Online content |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Supplemental reading |
| Guided Independent Study | Online Discussion | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Via discussion board |
| Total | 100:00 |
The design of the on-line materials and tutorials encourage students to explore and deepen their understanding of managing symptoms in advanced disease, and to increase confidence and competence in the management used. The on-line asynchronous discussions focus on issues raised through the completion of weekly activities, reading and reflection. These online discussions will allow on-line networking and encourage reflective practice.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 90 | Critical review of the evidence base for managing a symptom and critique of information resource. 2500 words |
| Portfolio | 2 | M | 10 | Participation in collaborative e-learning activities throughout the module |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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| Written exercise | 2 | M | 500 word critical review |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 800 word reflective review |
The final summative assessment is a 2500 word critical review of the evidence base for managing a symptom other than pain and includes a critique of an information resource relevant to the chosen symptom. The summative assessment is designed to demonstrate the students critical and knowledge skills and encourage reflective practice.
A participation grade is included to encourage and reward the student's engagement with the
collaborative activities.
Should a student fail the participation assessment and have to undertake a re-sit they will have to
complete a different form of assessment. The student will be asked to look at 2 participation
activities as identified by the module leader/team and submit a 500 word written summary (approx. 250 words per activity).
There are two formative assessments; formative assessment 1 is a 500 word critical review of the management of symptoms and formative assessment 2 is 800 word reflective review of symptom management. These assessments allow students to demonstrate critical thinking and how the theory can be applied to practice.
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Disclaimer: The information contained within the Module Catalogue relates to the 2022/23 academic year. In accordance with University Terms and Conditions, the University makes all reasonable efforts to deliver the modules as described. Modules may be amended on an annual basis to take account of changing staff expertise, developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback. Module information for the 2023/24 entry will be published here in early-April 2023. Queries about information in the Module Catalogue should in the first instance be addressed to your School Office.