The written case study should evaluate the assessment and delivery of quality care for a patient with COPD or asthma focusing on collaborative working (contributes to meeting all LO's)

Formative feedback :
Group tutorials

Formative assessment - students will demonstrate inhale technique and identify exclusion criteria for spirometry testing

Physiology and pathophysiology of the respiratory system; diagnosis and management of COPD and asthma; 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 drivers influencing COPD and asthma; review of evidence based nursing care; monitoring and evaluation of care; patient perception of intervention. Exploring the differentiation between the aetiology of asthma and COPD and the impact on the patient.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
18 hours class discussion / group work
18 hours lectures
4 hours group tutorials
8 hours clinical practice

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

Library
IT Resources
Access to persons with Respiratory disorders such as asthma and COPD
Blackboard

Bellamy, D and Booker, R (2011) COPD in Primary Care. Class Publishing
Midgley, Carol. ( 2008) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A forgotten Killer. New York. Oxford University Press
York, J, Roberts, J. (2013) Managing Breathlessness in the Community, Cumbria. M&K Publishing.

Any qualified health care professional working with persons with COPD and or Asthma.

1. Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of COPD and its differentation from asthma. (Knowledge & Understanding)

2. Critically analyse and evaluate current research and guidelines pertaining to the management of COPD ot Asthma patients. (Analysis)

3. Assess clients systematically and analyse needs utilising clinical and technical means and research evidence in relation to holistic care pathways in COPD or Asthma management.
(Application, Learning, Problem Solving)

4. Critically evaluate clinical care in context and the contribution made by multidisciplinary teams (Analysis)