Long Term Conditions

s Comments/notes Title Long Term Conditions Code NI511 Level 5 Credit rating 20 Pre-requisites Meets Progression Requirements to Year 2 of the Course

Type of module Extensive Aims To develop an understanding of the impact that long term conditions have on patients physical and psychosocial well being. To rationalise the health care resources required to provide appropriate and informed nursing care for those with long-term conditions. Learning outcomes/objectives On successful completion of the module the student will be able to: 1. Explore the role of the nurse in meeting care needs of patients with long- term health conditions, applying knowledge relating to advanced assessment data in order to plan safe, appropriate and individualised care; 2. Formulate appropriate plans of care for patients with long- term conditions using integrated care planning and/or care pathways, recognising the importance of the roles of others by participating in multi-professional care. 3. Analyse the use of national service frameworks, government policies, self-management, and current evidence which informs the management of patients with long- term conditions 4. Practice in accordance with a legal and ethical framework and in a fair and anti-discriminatory way analysing situations from practice. Content Overview of the different care contexts and how patients/clients access and move between these contexts. National service frameworks The expert patient Case management models Managing complex care Promotion of self-management Behaviour change strategies Review of pathophysiologies and nursing care/ management of patients with chronic conditions e.g.:-  Type 2 diabetes mellitus;  Chronic Heart Failure;  Chronic respiratory disorders;  Neurological conditions;  Cancer;  Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid) Value clarification and ethical theories – Utilitarianism, Deontology, Ethical principles - autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice in forming decision making when caring for patients with long-term health problems. Mental capacity act principles Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Teaching and learning Lectures, seminars, group work, discussion and debate. strategies Student led case studies and seminars. It is anticipated that students can undertake this module online if required (with support from the module leader) by accessing podcast lectures and other E-learning technologies to enhance knowledge.

Taught 24 hours Experience based learning 4 hours Guided Study 40 hours Assessment time 40 hours Independent study/reading 90 hours Total 200 hours

Students undertaking the extended exchange this trimester will be supported to achieve the learning outcomes of this module by guided study on Studentcentral, on line tutorial support for assessment, and an agreed learning contract set up prior to the exchange

Learning support Carrier, J. 2009. Managing Long- term Conditions and Chronic Illness in Primary Care – a guide to good practice. Oxon: Routledge.

Department of Health. 2010. Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS. London: Department of Health

Lillyman, S. and A. Saxon. Community Matrons: Caring for people with long-term conditions. London: Quay Books

Margereson, C. and S.Trenowith. (eds). 2010. Developing Holistic Care for Long-term Conditions. Oxon: Routledge.

Nolte, E. and M. McKee. 2008. Caring for people with chronic conditions: a health system perspective. Maidenhead: Open University Press

Presho, M. 2008. Managing long term conditions. A social model for community practice. Chichester: Blackwell Publishing.

Snodden, J. 2010.Case Management of Long-term Conditions: Principles and Practice for Nurses. Chichester: Blackwell Publishing.

Websites: The Long Term Conditions (LTC) community- www.ltc-community.org.uk/ Department of Health: Long term conditions- http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Longtermconditions/index.htm

Assessment tasks A 3000 word care study of a patient who the student has previously cared for with long-term health problems in which the student explores their role in assessing the patient and planning safe appropriate care in order to meet the care needs of the patient. The study must include analysis of the care provided using evidence based practice and show recognition of the roles of others in providing multi-professional care. The student will be expected to draw upon and analyse the relevant national service frameworks and government policies that relate to the selected patient study. They must also show that they practice in accordance with a legal and ethical framework and in a fair and anti-discriminatory way.

Weighting 100%

Assesses learning outcomes 1-4

Brief description of module This module aims to utilise knowledge already learnt and to further content and/or aims (maximum develop that knowledge in order to plan and implement care for 80 words) patients with long term health problems. The focus is patients with long term conditions whose care requires collaborative working with other health professionals in order to enable maximum independence. Area examination board to BSc (Hons) Nursing which module relates Module Diane Collins (module leader); Karen Thompson; Gill Morrison; team/authors/coordinator Maureen Walker Semester offered, where Semester 1 and 2 appropriate Year 2, Trimester 2 Site where delivered Brighton; Eastbourne/Hastings Date of first approval 6th April 2011 Date of last revision N/A Date of approval of this version 6th April 2011 Version number 1 Replacement for previous N/A module Field for which module is Nursing – Adult acceptable and status in that mandatory field Course(s) for which module is BSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult acceptable and status in that Mandatory course School home SNM External examiner Chrysi Leliopoulou