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Module Title |
Specialist intervention addictions
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Module Code |
NS530
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School |
School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Gerard Moore | Office Number | H214 |
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Level |
5
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Credit Rating |
10
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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Guided by an assessment-intervention-follow up framework, for students to develop a portfolio of skills for assisting people who have an addiction.
To critique the basis to relevant pharmacological interventions and critically analyse nurses roles in such interventions.
To examine how nursing care may be most effectively targeted to meet the needs of specific client groups.For students to debate the contribution of specialist and advanced nursing practice to people with addiction-related problems.
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Learning Outcomes
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On completion of this module and following a period of personal study, the student will be able to:
Examine the contribution of specialist and advanced nurse practitioners to nursing practice through innovation, practice/service development, and involvement in initiatives related to evaluation, research and education.
Articulate the basis to the expertise that underpins effective nursing practice in relation to clients who have an addiction, and the role of nursing in a multidisciplinary health care environment.
Demonstrate an acceptable level of expertise in the physical and psychological assessment of clients who have an addiction, incorporating relevant extra-individual factors, such as social support and environmental quality of life.
Using assessment information, to identify problematic patterns of thought, behaviour and emotion, and develop a plan to address them with the involvement of clients.
Identify relevant bio/psycho/social interventions and demonstrate a set of intervention-related skills, drawing on learning options provided by the course team in skills such as harm minimisation, relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, and selected counselling skills.
Critically analyse the use of particular interventions in the case of specific client groups, such as people who are homeless and young people.
Deliver informed and specialist nursing care in community and residential settings to people with addiction, taking into account relevant factors such as the needs of specific client groups and dual diagnosis / cross-addiction.
Exercise the potential for health education and health promotion in community and institutional settings to individuals and families affected by addiction.
Critically review the role of family, peers, community and voluntary groups in supporting clients who have an addiction.
Critically appraise the links between (a) nursing-based and other interventions and (b) client outcomes, and consider the role that factors such as gender, age, human capital and social capital have in mediating this relationship.
Identify a range of relevant client outcome indicators and discuss how they may be assessed.
Demonstrate the skills that underpin effective evaluation of nursing activities and interventions.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
30
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Tutorials |
10
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
10
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Independent Learning Time |
100
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Total |
150
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Based on an assessment-intervention-follow up framework, the following syllabus will be covered:
Principles and expertise underpinning specialist and advanced nursing practice, and its use to advance nursing practice and health care provision.
Boundaries of professional competence and the effective integration of multidisciplinary efforts.
Self-harm, parasuicide and suicide. Health education and health promotion useful for particular topics, target groups, and settings, including sexual health promotion, safe drug and alcohol use practices, exercise, diet, lifestyle, and ageing.
The use and integration of nursing and psychometric assessments.
Treatment approaches arising from perspectives based on public health, lifespan, systemic, individual counselling and psychotherapy, self-help groups, didactic and alternative approaches.
The use of interventions with specific client groups such as pregnant women, people with dual diagnosis and cross-addiction, younger people and older people, sub-cultures and ethnic minorities, and people who are socially marginalised.
Learning opportunities will be provided in an eclectic set of brief interventions drawn from brief focused therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, reality therapy, counseling, anxiety / anger management, and motivational interviewing. Pharmacological interventions in specific client groups such as pregnant women, people with dual diagnosis / cross-addiction, younger people and older people, and clients with physical health conditions.
Controlled use and substitution programmes, such as controlled drinking and methadone maintenance.
Community and voluntary sector resources and supports.
Harm reduction and minimisation strategies and relapse prevention. Evaluation of interventions, including quantitative and qualitative patient outcome measures.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
Corey, G (2000). Theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy. Stamford, CN: Brooks/Cole.
Davidson, R., Rollnick, S., & MacEwan, I. (1991). Counselling problem drinkers. London: Routledge.
Denning, P. (2000). Practicing harm reduction psychotherapy: An alternative approach to addictions. Guilford Press.
Hester, R.K., & Miller, W.R. (1995). Handbook of alcoholism treatment approaches. London: Allyn and Bacon.
Miller, W.R., & Rollnicks, S. (1991). Motivational interviewing: Preparing people to change addictive behaviour. New York: Guilford Press.
Moses Allen, K. (1996). Nursing care of the addicted client. St Louis: Lippincott Wilkins Williams
Mounteney, J., & Shapiro, H. (1997). Drugs, children and families. Birmingham: Venture press.
Picard, F.L. (1998). Family intervention. Hillsboro, OR: Beyond words publication.
Rassool, G.H. (2001). Dual diagnosis: Substance misuse and psychiatric disorders. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
Royal College of Physicians (1995). Alcohol and the young. London: Royal College of Physicians.
Siney, C. (1999). Pregnancy and drug use. London: Books for Midwives Press.
Stevens, P., & Smith, R.L. (2001). Substance abuse counselling: Theory and practice. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Ward, M. (1998). Caring for someone with an alcohol problem. London: Age Concern Books.
Watkins, T.R., Lewellen, A., & Barrett M.C. (2000). Dual diagnosis: An integrated approach to treatment. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Wright, F.D., & Newman, C.F. (2001). Cognitive therapy of substance abuse. New York: Guilford Press.
Supplementary:
Briggs, G.G. (1998). Drugs in pregnancy and lactation. St Louis: Lippincott Wilkins Williams.
Ettore, E. (1992). Women and substance use. London: MacMillan.
Heggenhougen, H.K. (1997). Reaching new highs: Alternative therapies to drug addicts. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson.
Hersen, M. (2000). Effective brief therapy. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Hubbard, J.R., & Martin, P.R. (2001). Substance abuse in the mentally and physically disabled. New York: Marcel Dekker.
Kus, R.J. (1995). Addiction and recovery in gay and lesbian persons. Binghampton, NY: Haworth Press.
Mander, G. (2000). A psychodynamic approach to brief therapy. London: Sage.
Mayock, P. (2000) Choosers or losers? Influences on young peoples choices about drugs in inner city Dublin. Dublin: Childrens Research Board, Trinity College.
Mounteney, J. (1999). Pregnancy and childcare: A guide for professionals. London: ISDD.
OConnoll, D.F. (1998). Dual disorders: Essentials for assessment and treatment. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.
Orford, J. (1985). Excessive appetites: A psychological view of addiction. New York: Wiley.
Seppala, M.D. (2001). Clinicans guide to the 12 steps principles. New York: Center City, MN: Hazelden.
Spicer, J. (1993). Minnesota model: Evolution of multidisciplinary approach to addiction recovery. Center City, MN: Hazelden.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| GNSAD | GD Nursing,Addictions/Substance-Related |
| MNSAD | MSc Nursing,Addiction/Substance-Related |
| SMPN | Single Module Programme (Nursing) |
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