A reflective CASE STUDY length 3000 words. The written case study relates to the assessment and delivery of quality care for a patient with COPD focusing on collaborative working (contributes to meeting all LO's)

Formative feedback :
Tutorials
Formative assessment of respiratory devices and lung function tests

Physiology and pathophysiology of the respiratory system; diagnosis and management of COPD; the application and interpretation of lung function tests; practical aspects of spirometry and inhaler technique; patient education; therapeutic management of acute exacerbations; collaborative working for optimal patient care; review of guidelines and political drives influencing COPD; review of evidence based nursing care; monitoring and evaluation of care; patient perception of intervention.

Contact Hours: (48)
18 hours class discussion / group work
18 hours lectures
4 hours tutorials
8 hours clinical practice

Independent Study Hours: (102)
32 hours self directed activity
20 hours writing assignment
40 hours reading
10 hours library

Library
IT Resources
Access to persons with COPD
Blackboard

Any qualified health care professional working with persons with COPD

Bellamy, D and Booker, R (2004) COPD in Primary Care. Class Publishing
Denny, E., Earle, S., (2009) The Sociology of Long Term Conditions and Nursing Practice Hampshire. Palgrave Macmillian
Midgley, Carol. ( 2008) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A forgotten Killer. New York. Oxford University Press
Muncey, T and Parker, A (2002) Chronic Disease Management - A practical guide. PALGRAVE, London