Module Descriptors
THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF PALLIATIVE AND END OF LIFE CARE
NURS60759
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Barbara Edwards
Email: barbara.edwards@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:
Independent Study Hours:
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Coursework - Reflective Assignment (3000 words) weighted at 100%
Module Details
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles underpinning palliative and end of life care
Knowledge and Understanding
2. Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on the value of holistic assessment and evaluation to meet patient need and enhance quality of life
Reflection
Problem solving
3. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the appropriateness of contemporary policy and evidence in the provision of palliative and end of life care
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding
2. Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on the value of holistic assessment and evaluation to meet patient need and enhance quality of life
Reflection
Problem solving
3. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the appropriateness of contemporary policy and evidence in the provision of palliative and end of life care
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis
Assessment Details
Reflective Assignment 100% 3000 words
A 3000 word reflective essay demonstrating the use of critical analysis of the provision of end of life care of one chosen person, including the students own professional contribution to care (addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, 3).
Formative Assessment: Professional discussion of the reflective essay with other students and module tutor.
A 3000 word reflective essay demonstrating the use of critical analysis of the provision of end of life care of one chosen person, including the students own professional contribution to care (addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, 3).
Formative Assessment: Professional discussion of the reflective essay with other students and module tutor.
Indicative Content
Concepts and definitions of palliative and end of life care will be explored as well as current policy development in palliative and end of life care both locally and nationally and current legal, ethical and professional issues in palliative and end of life care.
The module will also address the common core principles for holistic palliative and end of life care through effective holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients in a variety of practice settings.
You will gain an understanding of the nature and relief of suffering from physical, emotional and psychological and spiritual perspectives.
Pain and symptom management in advanced disease including, assessment, management, monitoring and review will also be explored.
Problem solving and decision making in challenging areas for example dyspnoea, anorexia, constipation, wound management and end of life care emergencies will be discussed.
Multi professional and multi-agency team working and decision making in partnership with the patient, families and carers, in order to provide coordinated care will be addressed.
The acknowledgment of the physical and psychological responses to loss and bereavement across all age ranges, genders and cultures will be explored.
Encouragement of ongoing sensitive and thoughtful conversations around end of life care wishes and advance care planning both between patient and relatives and health care professionals.
Ensure patients’ needs are met and their preferences respected in accordance with the appropriate Code of Practices such as the NMC and HCPC.
Promote autonomy and empower patients to make decisions about their end of life care.
The module will also address the common core principles for holistic palliative and end of life care through effective holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients in a variety of practice settings.
You will gain an understanding of the nature and relief of suffering from physical, emotional and psychological and spiritual perspectives.
Pain and symptom management in advanced disease including, assessment, management, monitoring and review will also be explored.
Problem solving and decision making in challenging areas for example dyspnoea, anorexia, constipation, wound management and end of life care emergencies will be discussed.
Multi professional and multi-agency team working and decision making in partnership with the patient, families and carers, in order to provide coordinated care will be addressed.
The acknowledgment of the physical and psychological responses to loss and bereavement across all age ranges, genders and cultures will be explored.
Encouragement of ongoing sensitive and thoughtful conversations around end of life care wishes and advance care planning both between patient and relatives and health care professionals.
Ensure patients’ needs are met and their preferences respected in accordance with the appropriate Code of Practices such as the NMC and HCPC.
Promote autonomy and empower patients to make decisions about their end of life care.
Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36)
24 hours interactive lectures / specialist lectures / peer group learning / experiential learning
12 hours debate / seminars / reflection / tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (114) which will include:
50 hours Background reading
Including Blackboard Resources/Reading
40 Assignment Preparation
9 hours Prep for Lead Lectures/Case Studies
15 hours Literature searching
24 hours interactive lectures / specialist lectures / peer group learning / experiential learning
12 hours debate / seminars / reflection / tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (114) which will include:
50 hours Background reading
Including Blackboard Resources/Reading
40 Assignment Preparation
9 hours Prep for Lead Lectures/Case Studies
15 hours Literature searching
Texts
Hockley, J. Froggatt, K. Heimerl, K. (eds) (2013) Participatory Research in Palliative care –actions & reflections. Oxford University Press.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2015). End of Life Care for Adults Quality Standard (QS13).
Nichol, J., Nyatanga, B. (2017). Palliative and End of Life Care in Nursing, Transforming Nursing Practice. Sage. London
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2015). End of Life Care for Adults Quality Standard (QS13).
Nichol, J., Nyatanga, B. (2017). Palliative and End of Life Care in Nursing, Transforming Nursing Practice. Sage. London
Resources
Blackboard
Special Admissions Requirements
Working in the Health and Social Care Arena