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A 20-minute reflective structured presentation analysing an aspect of patient care relevant to Oncology and the nursing interventions required (20%).
A written reflection considering the learning journey you have gone through in relation to an incident from your practice (80%) 1500 words
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| Module Overview |
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| Module Aims |
The aim of this module is to support flexible learning opportunities in order to develop independent learners who are able to address the complexities of modern health and social care policy and provision in an innovative manner.
Specific Aims
To enable registered health care professionals working within the general setting to increase their knowledge,understanding and clinical judgement in relation to caring for people with cancer. This module will allow practitioners to critically analyse practice in this area of health care.
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| Learning Outcomes |
On completing this module the student should be able to:
Subject Knowledge and Understanding
• Identify learning needs and formulate an individualised, self-directed program of learning through the use of a personal development plan
Cognitive/intellectual skills
• Evaluate and develop their professional knowledge through ongoing reflection in and on practice relevant to the chosen area
• Critically discuss the validity of the chosen topic area in relation to their professional practice
Practical Skills
• Demonstrate the ability to link theory to practice in relation to the chosen topic area in order to demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
Key transferable skills
• Critically analyse the socio-political climate impacting on the chosen area of study
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant Aetiology, Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
• Utilise current evidence-based knowledge to underpin clinical decision making and to evaluate interventions
• Demonstrate an understanding of different treatment modalities and the rationale behind their choice.
• Critically evaluate the variety of roles involved in caring for patients with cancer
• Analyse own professional role within the Oncology multi-professional team
Clinical Learning Outcomes
• Demonstrate an understanding of the patient pathway and critically analyse this in relation to the National Cancer Plan and Manual of Cancer Standards
• Ensure that all oncology practice is evidence based
• Demonstrate an understanding of the multi-professional team patient decision outcomes by attending relevant meetings. To experience the role of relevant health care settings involved in caring for cancer patients
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| Module Content |
The academic content of the module concentrates on integrating theoretical and practical knowledge in order to enable the student to study a relevant area of healthcare relevant to their professional role. The content will be negotiated between the student and the specialist tutor. Key themes to be covered in relation to the specific subject are:
Introduction to the module and assessment of learning needs
Applied Pathophysiology
Assessment tools
Management of patient/client care, safety and comfort
Effective communication skills
Reflection in and on practice
Evidence based practice
Risk assessment
SPECIFIC CONTENT
Epidemiology
Screening and Prevention
Diagnosis and staging
Therapeutic Interventions (Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Surgery, Endocrine therapy, Innovative/ Clinical Trials and the role of nutrition)
Survivorship and Rehabilitation
National Guidance
Critical care in oncology
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Overall Student Workload – 200 hours
Taught/Work-based Learning/Self-directed learning – to be confirmed through individualised learning agreements.
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Almeida CA and Barry S 2010 Cancer – basic science and clinical aspects. Wiley-Blackwell
Boog K and Tester C 2008 Palliative Care: A Practical Guide for the Health Professional Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life and Death. Elsevier Churchill Livingstone
Bulman C and Schutz S 2008 Reflective Practice in Nursing 4th ed Wiley Blackwell
Chernecky C and Murphy K 2009 Acute Care Oncology Nursing, 2nd Edition
Corner J and Bailey C (eds) 2008 Cancer Nursing: Care in Context 2nd ed Blackwell Publishing
Kearney N and Richardson A (eds) 2006 Nursing Patients with Cancer Elsevier Churchill Livingstone
Neal AJ and Hoskin PJ 2009 Clinical Oncology – Basic Principles and Practice (4th ed). Hodder Arnold
Tadman M and Roberts D 2009 Oxford Handbook of Cancer Nursing OUP Oxford
Tobias J and Hochhauser D 2010 Cancer and its management 6th edn. Prentice Hall, London
Yabro CH, Gobel BH and Wujcik D 2010 Cancer Nursing Principles and Practice 7th ed Jones & Bartlett
CANCER POLICIES
Department of Health 2004 Manual of Cancer Standards HMSO London
Department of Health 2004 The NHS cancer plan and the new NHS: Providing a patient-centred service HMSO London
Department of Health 2007 The Cancer Reform Strategy http://www.dh.gov.uk
Department of Health 2009 Cancer reform strategy: achieving local implementation - second annual report http://www.dh.gov.uk
Department of Health 2010 National Cancer Survivorship Initiative (NCSI) vision
http://www.dh.gov.uk
Department of Health 2009 Chemotherapy Services in England: Ensuring quality and
Safety http://www.dh.gov.uk
Journals
British Medical Journal
Cancer Nursing
Cancer Nursing Practice
European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Gastrointestinal Nursing
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Lancet
Oncology Nursing Forum
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
USEFUL WEBSITES
NICE guidelines
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA108
Patient information and support
www.cancerresearchuk.co.uk
www.macmillan.org.uk
www.breastcancercare.org.uk
Patient diaries
www.thefurrymonkey.co.uk
Management and Awareness of the Risks of Cytotoxic Handling
www.marchguidelines.com
Education opportunities
www.cancernursing.org
Useful forums
http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/communities/rcn_forum_communities/cancer
http://www.ukons.org/
http://www.cancernurse.eu/index.php
Multi-national association for supportive care in cancer
http://www.mascc.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=86907&orgId=mascc
National Cancer Research Network www.ncrn.org.uk
Adjuvant! Online www.adjuvantonline.com
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| Last Updated |
| 30TH JULY 2010 |
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