Module Descriptors
STROKE SCHOOL
XCPD50548
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Susan Chambers
Email: S.E.Chambers@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
- PROFILE OF COMPETENCIES weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This interactive module will introduce students to knowledge and skills to enable them to manage programmes of care for individuals suffering from a stroke. The content will comprise:
Anatomy and physiology of the brain and the applied patho-physiology occurring in stroke; risk factors for stroke; national standards for stroke care and local service infrastructures; key research findings; acute monitoring procedures, assessment tools and early mobilisation of the patient following stroke; perception and cognition issues in stroke; dysphagia management and nutrition issues; theories of dressing practice; dysphasia management; psychological aspects of stroke care; continence promotion and incontinence management in stroke; theories of normal movement, motor learning and movement analysis; positioning and handling of patients.
Anatomy and physiology of the brain and the applied patho-physiology occurring in stroke; risk factors for stroke; national standards for stroke care and local service infrastructures; key research findings; acute monitoring procedures, assessment tools and early mobilisation of the patient following stroke; perception and cognition issues in stroke; dysphagia management and nutrition issues; theories of dressing practice; dysphasia management; psychological aspects of stroke care; continence promotion and incontinence management in stroke; theories of normal movement, motor learning and movement analysis; positioning and handling of patients.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (48)
15 hours Lead lectures
15 hours case study discussion
7 hours Workbook feedback
3 hours groupwork
5 hours Experiential workshops
3 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (252)
100 hours Competencies
60 hours Reading
60 hours Assignment preparation
20 hours Clinical visits
12 hours profile preparation
15 hours Lead lectures
15 hours case study discussion
7 hours Workbook feedback
3 hours groupwork
5 hours Experiential workshops
3 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (252)
100 hours Competencies
60 hours Reading
60 hours Assignment preparation
20 hours Clinical visits
12 hours profile preparation
Module Resources
Clinical practice, where clients/patients suffering from CVA/Stroke are cared for
Clinical practice mentor
Internet
Library Services
Blackboard
Clinical practice mentor
Internet
Library Services
Blackboard
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Any health and social care practitioner working in an environment where Stroke patients are cared for
Module Texts
Kasner SE & Gorelick PB (2004) prevention and treatment of ischaemic stroke
Losseff N (2003) neurological rehabilitation for stroke, Taylor & Francis
Warlow et al (2008) Stroke: Practical Management (3rd Ed) Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
Losseff N (2003) neurological rehabilitation for stroke, Taylor & Francis
Warlow et al (2008) Stroke: Practical Management (3rd Ed) Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
Module Additional Assessment Details
Reflective case study - 2,500 words (addressing all LO's)) - 100%
Profile of competencies (addressing LO's 2 and 3) - Pass/Fail
both elements of assessment must be passed
Further assessment detail:
The reflective case study must be based on a patient/client or patients/clients cared for within the last 12 months.
The Profile of competencies must be completed within the time span of the module and the level to be achieved is Identified within the Competency Portfolio.
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Case study discussion; quiz; student presentation; OSCE; tutorials.
Profile of competencies (addressing LO's 2 and 3) - Pass/Fail
both elements of assessment must be passed
Further assessment detail:
The reflective case study must be based on a patient/client or patients/clients cared for within the last 12 months.
The Profile of competencies must be completed within the time span of the module and the level to be achieved is Identified within the Competency Portfolio.
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Case study discussion; quiz; student presentation; OSCE; tutorials.