Module Descriptors
SPIRITUAL CARE IN CONTEXTS OF DIFFERING BELIEF
XCPD70419
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will:
1. Familiarise participants with legislation affecting the diverse religious and ethnic groups
2. Equip the student to critically assess and understand the differences between the nine major belief systems.
3. Raise awareness amongst participants and provide them with appropriate perspectives on the skills and knowledge needed to meet the needs of a diverse population.
1. Familiarise participants with legislation affecting the diverse religious and ethnic groups
2. Equip the student to critically assess and understand the differences between the nine major belief systems.
3. Raise awareness amongst participants and provide them with appropriate perspectives on the skills and knowledge needed to meet the needs of a diverse population.
Module Texts
Dein S. Spirituality, psychiatry and participation: a cultural analysis. Transcult Psychiatry. 2005 Dec;42(4):526-44
Lauder W, Mummery K, Sharkey S. Social capital, age and religiosity in people who are lonely. J Clin Nurs. 2006 Mar;15(3):334-40
O'Connell KA, Skevington SM. The relevance of spirituality, religion and personal beliefs to health-related quality of life: themes from focus groups in Britain. Br J Health Psychol. 2005 Sep;10(Pt 3):379-98.
Haroon-Iqbal H, Field D, Parker H, Iqbal Z. (1995). The absent minority: access and use of palliative care services by black and minority ethnic groups in Leicester. Nursing Research in Cancer Care eds. Richardson A and Wilson - Barnett J: Scutari Press.
Ahmad W. Race and health in Contemporary Britain. Buckingham: Open University Press
Parker H, Botha J L and Haslam C. (1993). Racism experienced in the NHS. Unpublished report, University of Leicester.
The Race Relations Act (1976). Printed by HMSO
The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2003. Printed HMSO
The Equality Act 2006. Printed by HMSO
Online resources (accessed 10th June 2006)
Senior nurse who demeaned the spiritual beliefs of patients and staff http://www.internurse.com/cgi-bin/go.pl/library/article.cgi-uid=18550&article=BJN_14_14_745
Lauder W, Mummery K, Sharkey S. Social capital, age and religiosity in people who are lonely. J Clin Nurs. 2006 Mar;15(3):334-40
O'Connell KA, Skevington SM. The relevance of spirituality, religion and personal beliefs to health-related quality of life: themes from focus groups in Britain. Br J Health Psychol. 2005 Sep;10(Pt 3):379-98.
Haroon-Iqbal H, Field D, Parker H, Iqbal Z. (1995). The absent minority: access and use of palliative care services by black and minority ethnic groups in Leicester. Nursing Research in Cancer Care eds. Richardson A and Wilson - Barnett J: Scutari Press.
Ahmad W. Race and health in Contemporary Britain. Buckingham: Open University Press
Parker H, Botha J L and Haslam C. (1993). Racism experienced in the NHS. Unpublished report, University of Leicester.
The Race Relations Act (1976). Printed by HMSO
The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2003. Printed HMSO
The Equality Act 2006. Printed by HMSO
Online resources (accessed 10th June 2006)
Senior nurse who demeaned the spiritual beliefs of patients and staff http://www.internurse.com/cgi-bin/go.pl/library/article.cgi-uid=18550&article=BJN_14_14_745
Module Additional Assessment Details
Examination by unseen case study 50%. The examination will last 2 hours in total and students will be presented with five studies and asked to choose 2 (1 hour per case study).
Written assignment 50% (2000 words). Students will be given 3 titles and asked to select one. These will be agreed by week 3.
Both parts must be passed
Learning outcomes relationship: Examination refers to learning outcomes (2) & (3). Written assignment refers to learning outcomes (1) & (2).
Written assignment 50% (2000 words). Students will be given 3 titles and asked to select one. These will be agreed by week 3.
Both parts must be passed
Learning outcomes relationship: Examination refers to learning outcomes (2) & (3). Written assignment refers to learning outcomes (1) & (2).
Module Learning Strategies
The student will undertake the majority of the module via taught classroom sessions. The sessions will be facilitated by a recognised authority from the various belief systems. Each session will include a lecture, group work, interactive part to question the facilitator, and a reflective discussion time guided by the award leader. Presentations will also be given during week 12 and 13 by participants focussing on one belief system. These will be chosen from the nine major belief systems identified by the NHS:- Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jain, Judaism, Sikhism, and Zoroastrianism.
Module Resources
Library (including Access West Midlands scheme)
Advice on the utilisation of databases online and CD based.
Tutorial support
Study skills/ IT support advisors
Access to a computer and the internet
Access to email facilities
Advice on the utilisation of databases online and CD based.
Tutorial support
Study skills/ IT support advisors
Access to a computer and the internet
Access to email facilities