Module Descriptors
TISSUE VIABILITY
NURS60566
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Mark Lovatt
Email: M.J.Lovatt@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Dealey, C. (2012), The Care of Wounds, A Guide for Nurses, 4th edition, Chicester. Wiley-Blackwell.
Brooker, C & Nicol, M. (2011) Tissue Viability and Managing Chronic Wounds. 4th edition. London. Churchill Livingstone.
Brooker, C & Nicol, M. (2011) Tissue Viability and Managing Chronic Wounds. 4th edition. London. Churchill Livingstone.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative Assessment:
A case study 2500 words weighted at 100% (addressing all LO's)
A systematic evaluative and reflective case study of a client or client group from practice. With particular reference to the assessment, implementation, management and evaluation of their wound management in the context of the holistic practice.
Formative Assessment:
Tutorials, Problem solving activities
A case study 2500 words weighted at 100% (addressing all LO's)
A systematic evaluative and reflective case study of a client or client group from practice. With particular reference to the assessment, implementation, management and evaluation of their wound management in the context of the holistic practice.
Formative Assessment:
Tutorials, Problem solving activities
Module Indicative Content
This module will: provide an opportunity for students to explore the theory of wound management to support personal reflection and clinical practice, to facilitate an awareness of applying research based findings in order to change practice. Students will also consider the impact of professional judgement and accountability when managing acute and chronic wounds.
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
30 hours Classroom delivered lectures
6 hours Case studies
12 hours Group work
Guided Independent Study: (102 hours)
22 hours Blackboard directed activities
40 hours Assignment preparation
30 hours Classroom delivered lectures
6 hours Case studies
12 hours Group work
Guided Independent Study: (102 hours)
22 hours Blackboard directed activities
40 hours Assignment preparation
Module Resources
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Tissue Viability
Library
IT resources
Library
IT resources
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Working where tissue viability management takes place
Web Descriptor
The module will introduce you to a wide range of nursing roles providing care in the community and will enable you to explore key principles which are important to consider when working with individuals, families and communities. This includes the requirement for community nurses to be involved with early intervention and preventative health care, as well as collaborating with a wide range of services to provide patient centred care.