| Module Code: NUR3118 |
Module Title: HIGHER LEVEL COMMUNICATION |
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Module Provider: Health & Social Care
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Short Name: NUR3118
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Level: HE3
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Module Co-ordinator: ARBER AM Dr (HSC)
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Number of credits: 20
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Number of ECTS credits: 10
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| Module Availability |
| Across Academic Years |
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| Assessment Pattern |
This consists of an audio recording of an assessment (or patient consultation) following the course. On the basis of the audio recording the student will reflect on their use of communication skills and how these skills have developed since attending the course. Students should demonstrate the application of theory to practice (2,500 words) (100%)
Assignment preparation:
1. Make an audio recording of a patient assessment or consultation in your clinical area with the consent of a patient. The audio recording should take no longer than10-15 minutes
2. Transcribe and reflect on the audio recording and identify the communication strategies you use during the interaction
3. Use research evidence to support your discussion in relation to your use of communication skills.
4. Critically reflect on your coverage of physical and psychosocial assessment.
5. Make recommendations for your future practice
Assessment criteria
• Provide a clear and focused reflection on the communication strategies and skills that you have used
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the principles and concepts that inform advanced communication skills
• In particular reflect on how you respond to the patient’s concerns
• Present a logical argument and justify recommendations with the best evidence available
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| Module Overview |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
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| Module Aims |
To reflect on the effectiveness of communication skills and to elicit and respond to patient’s problems, worries and concerns.
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| Learning Outcomes |
On completing this module the student should be able to:
Subject Knowledge and Understanding
• Make clear links between the theory and practice of communication, and explore the evidence base for effective communication skills
• Interpret, critique and utilize relevant research information related to communication
Cognitive skills
• Evaluate communication strategies and interventions, in a variety of formats including spoken and written communication
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and reflective capacities essential for complex professional relationships
• Evaluate own communication abilities, recognizing strengths and areas for development
Practical Skills
• Demonstrate skill in facilitating patient’s expression of their concerns
• Give constructive feedback to participants during experiential learning
• Utilise effective communication skills when building rapport
Key Transferable skills
• critical analysis and synthesis of theory and application to practice
• reflect on personal skills when interacting with patients and families
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| Module Content |
Non-verbal and verbal communication
Handling difficult questions
Assessment skills
Interviewing and facilitating skills
Handling difficult emotions e.g. anger, denial
Breaking bad news
Communication and empowerment
Culture and communication
Support and clinical supervision
Distancing strategies
Equality and diversity
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Taught: 30 hours
Work based Learning: 20 hours
Self-directed study: 150 hours
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Required Reading
Brännström M. (2005) Being a palliative nurse for persons with severe congestive heart failure in advanced homecare, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 4, pp.314-323.
Burnard P. & Gill P. (2008) Culture, communication and nursing. Harlow, Pearson
Chant S. & Jenkinson T. (2002) Communication skills: some problems in nursing education and practice. Journal of Clinical Nursing 11, pp.12-21.
Egan G. (2007) The Skilled Helper. (8th edn.) Brooks/Cole, CA
Fallowfield L, Jenkins V. (2004) Communicating sad, bad and difficult news in medicine. The Lancet. 363, pp. 312-19.
O’Hagan K. (2001) Cultural competence in the caring professions. Jessica Kingsley, London.
Silverman J. & Kurtz S. (2005) Skills for Communicating with Patients. (2nd edn.) Blackwell, Oxford.
Wilkinson S M, Leliopoulou C, Gambles M, Roberts A. (2003) Can intensive three day programmes improve nurses’ communication skills in cancer care? Psycho-Oncology. 12, pp.1-13.
BACKGROUND READING
Journals
British Journal of Medical Psychology
British Journal of Health Psychology
Journal of Advanced Nursing
International Journal of Nursing Studies
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
USEFUL WEBSITES
http://www.healthtalkonline.org
http://www.youthtalkonline.com
http:// www.dyingmatters.org
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| Last Updated |
| 30TH JULY 2010 |
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