1.Examine the principles and application of person / relationship/ family centred assessment in identifying altered mental and physical health needs throughout the lifespan Problem Solving
Communication
Enquiry
Application

2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the causes, impact, outcomes and associated pathophysiology related to acute and chronic physical and mental health presentations and behaviours for people of all ages including complex and comorbid altered health states
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Enquiry
Analysis

3. Discuss and justify safe, appropriate and effective healthcare interventions that are required to manage the holistic healthcare needs of people of all age, and their careers in long and short term care settings
Enquiry
Problem solving Knowledge and understanding
Analysis

4. Critically reflect upon the role of the nurse and other health and social care professionals in working collaboratively to promote the health and wellbeing of people and their family / carers with physical and mental health care needs
Analysis
Problem solving Application
Reflection

Students will be expected to design and undertake a 15 minute presentation (plus 5 minutes for questions) of a case study that shows your understanding of both the physical and the mental health aspects of care.

The presentation will demonstrate how you have addressed and met the module learning outcomes and will be performed in front of an assessor on a specified date and time.

Pathophysiology – common problems related to body systems (from an acute and a chronic perspective) across the life span. To include:
The respiratory system
The cardiovascular/circulatory system
The endocrine system
The genitourinary system
The gastrointestinal system
The musculoskeletal system
The neurological system
Pre/Peri and post-operative care
End of life care and care of the bereaved

Psychological aspects of and mental health across the lifespan
Pathophysiology of common mental health conditions Introduction to dementia/delirium/depression/dignity.
Cognitive distress and impairment
Behavioural manifestations of distress
The role of humanities in care
Current issues in Child Mental Health

Clinical assessment to include assessment of deterioration (child/ adult / mental health) and the use of relevant assessment tools
Meeting complex care needs and recognising comorbidity
Collaborative working to enhance care of patients and support of carers for those with altered mental and physical health

Lead lectures
Group work
Facilitated classroom debate and discussion
Assignment preparation
Formative group working and collaborative discussion
Simulation

Baldwin L (2019) Nursing Care for Children and Young People’s Mental Health. Springer Publisher
Cook N Shepherd A Boore J Dunleavy S (2019) Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice: Paperback with Interactive eBook Sage publications

Chambers M (2017) Psychiatric and mental health nursing: the craft of caring. 3rd Edition Routledge Abingdon

Tait D James J Williams C Barton D (2019) Acute and Critical Care in Adult Nursing. 3rd Edition Sage Publications

Touhy T A Jet K (2017) Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging. 5th Edition Elsevier

Access to online materials and virtual learning environments