1. Analyse the effects of social inequality and how this impacts on health and well-being.
Analysis
Problem Solving
Application

2. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the differences between normal physiology and pathophysiological processes
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding

3. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of treatment and prophylaxis for comorbidity. Knowledge and Understanding
Application

4. Critically analyse information/data to effectively and appropriately manage the care of patients with comorbidity in the operating department.
Analysis
Communication
Application

Building on year one studies, you will explore the specific care needs of patients with a range of co-morbidities. This will include study of the biological processes of intercurrent disease and the care protocols and plans put into place to care for patients in the operating department. Although this module does not have a practice-based element of assessment, you will spend time in clinical placement areas (organised by the University) to experience how the concepts covered in this module relate directly to your professional practice. Key concepts covered:

Social Inequalities
Quality of life & life expectancy
Correlation between inequality and incurrent diseases/comorbidity
Health determinants
Mental health issues/Mental capacity/Consent
Pathophysiology:
Obesity
Diabetes
COPD/Respiratory Disorders
Cardiovascular disease/VTE
Skin Care & Pressure Ulceration
Dementia
Skeletomuscular disease
Pain
Evidence-based practice/NICE guidelines
Assessment and Clinical Interventions
Assessment tools
Pharmacological interventions
Mechanical interventions
Adaptations to patient care in the operating department

30-minute Multiple Choice Examination (50%), meeting outcomes 2 and 3

FINAL ASSESSMENT 20-minute Narrated PowerPoint Presentation (50%), meeting outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4
Critical analysis of how social inequality impacts on health with a focus on one intercurrent disease. The student will discuss associated pathophysiological processes and devise and evidence-based perioperative care plan for their patient.

Due to the professional nature of this award, students must pass all elements of assessment. No internal compensation will be allowed for this module.

Formative Assessment
You will have access to a group tutorial and the opportunity to submit a maximum of 12 slides ( with a maximum of 100 words notes on each slide) through a formative gateway. This submission will then be used to formulate a discussion at your individual tutorial. (30 minutes for academic to review slides and 30 minutes one to one discussion) Dates will be agreed with the Module Leader. Please note the person doing the tutorial may not be on the assessment panel.

Lecture 20 hours
Case-based learning 28 hours
Group Assessment Tutorials 1 hour
Individual Assessment Tutorial 1 hour

Specify the number of Guided Independent Study Hours attributed to each type of activity (eg reading / assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Guided Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form.

Reading 150 hours
Preparation for Assessment 50 hours
Case-based learning activities 50 hours

Lister, S. E. and Dougherty, L. (2015) The Royal Marsden manual of clinical nursing procedures (9th Edition). Chichester: Wiley Blackwell
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence: NICE Guidelines [Online]. Available from: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance
Smith, K.E., Hill, S. and Bambra, C. (2016) Health Inequalities: critical perspectives. Oxford: Oxford University Press
VanMeter, K. C., Hubert, R. J. (2014) Gould’s Pathophysiology for the health professions (5th Edition). St Louis: Elsevier Saunders

Library resources
Access to Blackboard/Microsoft Teams

Students must have completed level 4 BSc(Hons) ODP modules, meeting the University’s regulations for progression to level 5.

Building on year one studies, you will explore the specific care needs of patients with a range of co-morbities. This will include the study of the biological processes of intercurrent disease and the care protocols and plans put into place to care for patients in the operating department. You will explore social inequalities, including the correlation between inequality and intercurrent disease, and issues with mental health, including mental health issues, mental capacity and consent. You will develop your theory and knowledge about pathophysiology, including obesity, diabetes, respiratory disorders, and cardiovascular disease. You will examine evidence-based practice and NICE clinical guidelines relating to venous thromboembolism (VTE), pressure ulceration, and pain management; and evaluate clinical interventions including assessment tools, pharmacological and mechanical interventions. Although this module does not have a practice-based element of assessment, you will spend time in clinical placement areas (organised by the University) to experience how the concepts covered in this module relate directly to your professional practice.