Foldie M, Foldie E & Kubik S [Eds] (2003) Textbook of Lymphology for Physicians + Lymphoedema Therapists Biotext, San Francisco
Twycross R, Jeens K & Todd J (2000) Lymphoedema Radcliffe Medical Press
Lymphoedema Frame Work (2006) Best Practice for the Management of Lymphoedema: International Consensus. London MEP Ltd

Students undertaking this module must be currently working within healthcare practice and be registered with their professional body. They must be able to show evidence of access to patients with lymphoedema or be able to work in a clinic with a lymphoedema specialist/key worker.

Library
IT resources
Blackboard

Contact Hours: (96)
20 hours A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed, including lectures
15 hours Discussion and group work and reflective studies
15 hours Student presentations
46 hours Demonstration of practical skills and skill development in clinical practice
Lymphoedema clinical nurse specialists and specialist lecturers will be actively involved in teaching

Independent Study Hours: (204)
114 hours Reading, study and reflection
90 hours Assessment preparation

Anatomy and physiology of normal lymphatic system; physiology of oedema; different pre-disposing factors of oedema; prevalence, incidence, identification of those at risk, stages and development of lymphoedema; clinical features of oedema; assessment and holistic multi-professional approach to care; patient perspective - patients expectations, education and compliance; quality of life issues for lymphoedema patients; overview of the four cornerstones of treatment for lymphoedema; psychosocial and psychological issues in care support (patient support groups both locally and nationally); communication and interpersonal skills; ethical considerations within management of care - patient autonomy, choice and informed consent as well as service provision; nature of lymphoedema in advancing, palliative disease - how the disease affects the lymphatics; in advancing disease, pain management; demonstration and practice of lymphatic drainage, palliative bandaging, redirecting the flow and compression. Introduction to the use of reflection of skills and knowledge; concept of lifelong learning and continual development.

Critically review and compare the care given to a patient with mild and uncomplicated oedema and a patient with oedema in advancing disease - 3,000 words 100% weighting (addressing LO's 1, 2 and 3)

To encourage self-assessment and provide evidence of the progress of theoretical and practical development of the individual practitioner, the student will maintain a competency document. This will include a practice record and a reflective diary. The competency document will be utilised during the course 0% weighting (Pass/Fail) (addressing LO 4). The module competency document can be utilised further by the student as part of a lifelong learning philosophy towards education. For example, it could be integrated within a Personal Professional Portfolio which is part of the requirements for maintaining effective registration for nurses and midwives (NMC 2004).

Students must complete the competency document of the assessment in order to submit the summative written assignment.

both elements of assessment must be passed

Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Tutorials, written feedback from clinical mentors.

This module not only covers the care of the patient with oedema but also the management of the condition in advancing disease. You will cover the anatomy and physiology of the normal lymphatic system, the physiology of oedema, the different pre-disposing factors of oedema, the prevalence, incidence, identification of those at risk, the stages and development of lymphoedema. It will go on to cover the nature of lymphoedema in advancing, palliative disease - how the disease affects the lymphatics in advancing disease. The associated pain management and how to assist and promote lymphatic drainage through palliative bandaging, redirecting the flow and compression.