Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to the nursing care of children with complex healthcare needs. In this module, students will develop knowledge and skills based on current evidence-based nursing practice to care for children with altered cardiac, metabolic and integumentary function. Students are expected to attend lectures, tutorials and engage in group work and directed study. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Apply evidence-based nursing care to children with complex healthcare needs in the community and healthcare settings and within the context of the national model of child healthcare. 2. Analyse the role of the children's nurse in relation to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children with complex healthcare needs in a variety of healthcare settings. 3. Examine the rationale for the delivery of evidence-based care to children with a variety of complex healthcare needs in all healthcare settings and within the context of the national model of child healthcare. 4. Explore psychological, psychosocial, social and ethical issues that influence the management of care from a personal, professional and cultural practice perspective. 5. Discuss quality of life issues for the child and family. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Anatomy and Physiology This section revisits the anatomy and physiology of the skin and cardiac system. It focuses on developmental anatomy and physiology as applied to topics in this module. Normal metabolism will be reviewed. The nature of disease and pathology The effect of disease and pathology on the normal functioning of the skin and cardiac system and on metabolism will be explored. This includes the physiological, social and psychological aspects of illness and disability. Evidence-based nursing interventions Nursing assessment strategies, care planning, delivery techniques and evaluation of care, underpinned by ethical principles, provided to children and their families with a variety of complex healthcare needs will be examined. Pharmacological/Non-pharmacological interventions Principles of pharmacological interventions will be explored to include the mechanisms of action in relation to drugs most frequently used in the management of cardiac dysfunction, metabolic dysfunction, and skin disorders. Awareness of complementary therapies for children with altered health. Health education and promotion Health education and promotion as applied to children with complex healthcare needs will be explored | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books:
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