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Heart failure clinics

Contact Hours: (42)
7 hours Lectures
7 hours Group discussion
7 hours Problem-based learning
7 hours Group work
7 hours Case study analysis
7 hours Skills lab

Independent Study Hours: (108)
58 hours Reading, Study and Blackboard
50 hours Assignment preparation

Current Professional Registration in healthcare

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidlines Network (2007) Management of Chronic heart failure, (online at www.sign.ac.uk)
Stewart, and Blue, L. (2004) Improving Outcomes in Chronic Heart Failure: specialist nurse intervention from research to practice. London. BMJ Books

3000 word critically evaluated case study which explores the pathophysiology, management and effects of heart failure.
A record sheet confirming attendance at heart failure clinics must be attached to the assignment.
(addressing all LO's)

Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Tutorials, seminar presentations

Physiology relating to the heart; Pathophysiology relating to heart failure; Aetiology; The Evidence base for interventions; the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease; Cardiac rehabilitation; The role of the multi-disciplinary team; Management of heart failure from a pharmacological and non-pharmacological perspective; Investigations and their interpretations; Surgical interventions; Psycho-social issues relating to care; Models of care; The recognition and management of acute exacerbation of heart failure; Palliative care; Promoting self-care; Principles of running a clinic for heart failure.