Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module will use a biopsychosocial perspective to explore the treatment and management of patients with disorders of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and respiratory systems. An understanding of the pharmacology associated with the nursing management of these patient groups will also be addressed. The recognition and nursing management of the deteriorating patient in the peri-operative period will also be explored. The delivery of care will be considered from a person centred perspective underpinned by the self-management support approach. The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, clinical skills sessions and group tutorials. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing management of patients with cardiovascular, lymphatic and respiratory conditions systems using a person centred approach to care. 2. Perform the clinical skills deemed necessary for the nursing management of the above patient/client groups. 3. Explore the nurses role in promoting health in relation to the above patient/client group underpinned by the self-management support approach. 4. Gain an understanding of pharmacology associated with the nursing management of the above patient groups. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the social and psychological aspects of these conditions and of the nursing care attached to them. 6. Demonstrate and ability to recognise, assess, plan and evaluate nursing management of the deteriorating patient and patients/clients in the peri-operative period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Biological aspects of diseaseBiological aspects of disease and particular conditions affecting the cardiovascular, lymphatic and respiratory systems.Management of nursing care.Assessment strategies, care planning and evaluation of care.Post-operative care.Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), role of the post-operative assessment and education.Shock and multi-system failure.Pathophysiology of shock, conditions precipitating shock, stages of shock and it management.Early warning score.Recognition of the deteriorating patient and use of the ISBAR tool. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 0, Report, National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health (NIPC), 2023, ADVANCING A PREVENTION AGENDA FOR CARDIOVASCULAR CARE IN IRELAND, https://nipc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/National-Prevention-Council-Report.pdf, 0, Report, Irish Heart Foundation, 2023, Summary of Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, https://irishheart.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IHF_CVD_PP_Summary_SCREEN.pdf, 0, Report, National Office of Clinical Audit, 2023, IRISH HEART ATTACK AUDIT NATIONAL REPORT 2021, https://d7g406zpx7bgk.cloudfront.net/77f2d0667a/noca_ihaa_report_2021.pdf, 0, Report, Irish Thoracic Society, 2018, Respiratory Health of the Nation 2018, https://irishthoracicsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Respiratory-Health-of-the-Nation-2018-1.pdf, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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