3500 word critically evaluated case study which explores the pathophysiology, management and effects of heart failure. Conclusions and recommendations for good practice must be drawn from the case study. (assessing all LO's)

The case study chosen should identify a key problematic issue relating to the care of the particular patient or patient group. Critical analysis of this issue should allow the student make suggestions for improving the care of future patients with similar problems, thus demonstrating all the learning outcomes.

Formative feedback: tutorials, seminar presentations

Recent study at level 6 or 7. Current Professional Registration (NMC or equivalent)

NICE (2010) Chronic heart failure [online at www.nice.org.uk]
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines 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, BMJ Books, London

Library
Heart failure clinics
National Service Framework
Blackboard

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

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.