Module Descriptors
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE
XCPD60485
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Formative feedback: tutorials, peer group feedback
Assignment (100%): A 3000 word essay that focuses on a client case study and critically evaluates an area of practice related to the application of medication management.
All learning outcomes achieved
Assignment (100%): A 3000 word essay that focuses on a client case study and critically evaluates an area of practice related to the application of medication management.
All learning outcomes achieved
Module Texts
Bazire, S. (2001) Psychotropic Drug Directory. Wiltshire: Quay Books. (ISBN 1-85642-198-8)
Cunningham-Owens, D.G. (1999) A Guide to the Extrapyramidal Side effects of Anti-psychotic Drugs. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (ISBN 0-521-63353-2)
Doran, C.M. (2003) Prescribing Mental Health Medication. London: Routledge. (ISBN 0-415-28222-5)
Gamble, C and Brennan, G. (2002) Working w]With Serious Mental Illness. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindal (ISBN 0-7020-2446-5)
Kyngas, H., Duffy, M. and Kroll, T. (2000) Conceptual Analysis of Compliance. Journal of clinical Nursing 9(1) pp. 5-12.
Cunningham-Owens, D.G. (1999) A Guide to the Extrapyramidal Side effects of Anti-psychotic Drugs. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (ISBN 0-521-63353-2)
Doran, C.M. (2003) Prescribing Mental Health Medication. London: Routledge. (ISBN 0-415-28222-5)
Gamble, C and Brennan, G. (2002) Working w]With Serious Mental Illness. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindal (ISBN 0-7020-2446-5)
Kyngas, H., Duffy, M. and Kroll, T. (2000) Conceptual Analysis of Compliance. Journal of clinical Nursing 9(1) pp. 5-12.
Module Resources
Lecturers and visiting specialists
Internet
Library: Journals and Text Books
Colleagues
videos
Internet
Library: Journals and Text Books
Colleagues
videos
Module Learning Strategies
The learning for this module will take place through structured study days, directed and self directed study and experiential learning in the practice setting.
Interactive Lectures and group work (including role play) 40%
Experiential Learning in practice setting 50%
Critical incident and reflective discussion 10%
Interactive Lectures and group work (including role play) 40%
Experiential Learning in practice setting 50%
Critical incident and reflective discussion 10%
Module Indicative Content
The course will explore current issues and challenges in the area of medication management. There will be exploration of the practitioners role in delivering effective strategies to improve the service users experience including evidence based approaches to care delivery i.e. compliance therapy and motivational interviewing. There will be critical examination of current clinical practice in relation to best practice. There will be a focus upon pharmacology and psychopharmacology as applied to treatment choice and decision-making. Assessment tools/documents and clinical/laboratory screening will be critically evaluated in the areas of psychopathology, side-effect management and clinical emergencies and will explore strategies for integration into service provision.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
To work in a mental health setting (NHS or private/independent sector) where medication issues form part of the work