Module Descriptors
MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH THROUGH THE LIFESPAN (RN)
NURS40764
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Lisa Panzavecchia
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 78
Independent Study Hours: 122
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 2 to Term 3
- Occurrence B, Stoke Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence B, Stoke Campus, Term 2 to Term 3
Sites
- Stafford Campus
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- On Line MCQ Assessment using a case study approach weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of the human body through the lifespan
Knowledge and understanding, learning, enquiry
2. Analyse health and social factors that maintain positive mental health and physical health, from pre-birth to end of life
Analysis, problem solving
3. Identify preventative factors and opportunities to promote health of individuals, taking account of diversity
Application, communication
4. Understand the nurse’s role in providing accessible information to help people make decisions about their physical health and mental health across the lifespan
Application, problem solving, communication
Knowledge and understanding, learning, enquiry
2. Analyse health and social factors that maintain positive mental health and physical health, from pre-birth to end of life
Analysis, problem solving
3. Identify preventative factors and opportunities to promote health of individuals, taking account of diversity
Application, communication
4. Understand the nurse’s role in providing accessible information to help people make decisions about their physical health and mental health across the lifespan
Application, problem solving, communication
Module Additional Assessment Details
An online multiple-choice assessment to establish your knowledge and understanding of physical health and mental health, and how health states can be maintained or improved. To meet all learning outcomes
Module Indicative Content
Basic anatomy and physiology across the lifespan
Explore health as a concept, using contemporary theoretical models/approaches for example salutogenesis, PERMA model, health determinants
Factors impacting on physical and mental health over the life span, such as developmental, socio-economic and environmental challenges.
Taking account of differences between individuals and groups, these factors may include positive attachment, resilience, healthy aging, preparing for a good death, smoking, physical activity, substance misuse, sexual health
Asset-based and strength-based approaches used by individuals and communities, to improve all dimensions of health and aim to reduce health inequalities.
Explore health as a concept, using contemporary theoretical models/approaches for example salutogenesis, PERMA model, health determinants
Factors impacting on physical and mental health over the life span, such as developmental, socio-economic and environmental challenges.
Taking account of differences between individuals and groups, these factors may include positive attachment, resilience, healthy aging, preparing for a good death, smoking, physical activity, substance misuse, sexual health
Asset-based and strength-based approaches used by individuals and communities, to improve all dimensions of health and aim to reduce health inequalities.
Module Learning Strategies
Online resources, VLE
lead lectures
Facilitated group work
Problem based learning
Simulation
lead lectures
Facilitated group work
Problem based learning
Simulation
Module Texts
Department of Health and Social Care (2018) Prevention is better than cure Our vision to help you live well for longer
Mittelmark M B et al (2016) The Handbook of Salutogenesis. London. Springer
Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England post 2010 (2010) Fair Society, Healthy Lives – The Marmot Review . London . The Marmot Review
Wilkinson K Picket R (2010) The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for Everyone. Allen Lane.
Mittelmark M B et al (2016) The Handbook of Salutogenesis. London. Springer
Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England post 2010 (2010) Fair Society, Healthy Lives – The Marmot Review . London . The Marmot Review
Wilkinson K Picket R (2010) The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for Everyone. Allen Lane.
Module Resources
Access to online materials and virtual learning environments
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice Adult / Child / Mental Health
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of the human body through the lifespan. Knowledge and understanding, learning, enquiry
2. Evaluate health and social factors that maintain positive mental health and physical health, pre-birth to end of life.
Analysis, problem solving
3. Reflect diversity and difference, identify preventative factors and opportunities to promote health.
Application, communication
4. Understand the nurse’s role in providing accessible information to help people make decisions about their physical health and mental health across the lifespan.
Application, problem solving, communication
2. Evaluate health and social factors that maintain positive mental health and physical health, pre-birth to end of life.
Analysis, problem solving
3. Reflect diversity and difference, identify preventative factors and opportunities to promote health.
Application, communication
4. Understand the nurse’s role in providing accessible information to help people make decisions about their physical health and mental health across the lifespan.
Application, problem solving, communication
Module Additional Assessment Details
An online multiple-choice assessment to establish your knowledge and understanding of physical health and mental health, and how health states can be maintained or improved.