Module Descriptors
STROKE REHABILITATION: CARE AND MANAGEMENT
XCPD60433
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Formative feedback:
Case study discussion; quiz; student presentation; OSCE; tutorials.
Summative assessment:
Summative essay - 3,000 words (LO: 1, 2, 3 4)) - 100%
Profile of competencies (LO 2) - Pass/Fail
Both elements must be passed.
Further assessment detail:
A reflective essay which critically analyses, evaluates and reflects on a care issue(s) from your own practice, in relation to specific clinical practice development, including reference to appropriate NSFs and policy guidance, making recommendations for the development stroke care in your area of practice.
The Profile of competencies must be completed within the time span of the module and the level of competence to be achieved is Internalisation within the Experiential Taxonomy (Steinaker & Bell)
Case study discussion; quiz; student presentation; OSCE; tutorials.
Summative assessment:
Summative essay - 3,000 words (LO: 1, 2, 3 4)) - 100%
Profile of competencies (LO 2) - Pass/Fail
Both elements must be passed.
Further assessment detail:
A reflective essay which critically analyses, evaluates and reflects on a care issue(s) from your own practice, in relation to specific clinical practice development, including reference to appropriate NSFs and policy guidance, making recommendations for the development stroke care in your area of practice.
The Profile of competencies must be completed within the time span of the module and the level of competence to be achieved is Internalisation within the Experiential Taxonomy (Steinaker & Bell)
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
A range of learning strategies will be utilised in this module, in order to gain most from the inter-disciplinary student group and academic profile. Lead lectures (30%); case study discussion (30%); work book feedback (15%); group work (5%); experiential workshops (10%); tutorials (10%).
Module Resources
Clinical practice, where clients/patients suffering from CVA/Stroke are care for
Clinical practice mentor
Internet
Library Services
Clinical practice mentor
Internet
Library Services
Module Texts
Edwards S (1996) Neurological Physiotherapy: a problem solving approach, London, Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 0 4430 6440 7
Schumway-Cook A & Hines Woolacott MH (2001) Motor Control: Theory and Practical Applications, London, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins ISBN: 0 6833 0643 X
Warlow CP (2000) Stroke - A Practical Guide to Management, Oxford, Blackwell Science UK
ISBN: 0 6320 5418 2
ISBN: 0 4430 6440 7
Schumway-Cook A & Hines Woolacott MH (2001) Motor Control: Theory and Practical Applications, London, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins ISBN: 0 6833 0643 X
Warlow CP (2000) Stroke - A Practical Guide to Management, Oxford, Blackwell Science UK
ISBN: 0 6320 5418 2
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Any health and social care practitioner