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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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7Critically analyse the bio/psycho/social models of intervention applied in the care of the transplant patient.
7Critically evaluate renal transplantation, criteria for recipient and donor selection, transplant immunology and the nursing issues associated with the management of transplant recipients.
7Identify and critically appraise the organisation and management of care of the transplant patient and debate its effectiveness in relation to evidence of best practice.
7Critically evaluate the contribution of various models of health promotion in the care of the transplant patient and significant others as applied in both institutional and community settings.
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On successful completion of the module and following a period of personal study students will be able to:
7Apply an indepth knowledge of patient criteria for organ transplantation to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist nursing care.
7Utilise an evidence-based practice approach to evaluate care intervention(s)in the care of the transplant patient.
7Contribute to the development of effective/efficient services for the transplant recipient.
7Evaluate the role of the nurse in meeting the health promotion needs of the transplant patient and families.
7Analyse and evaluate the bio/psycho/social effects of transplantation on the patient and the subsequent nursing interventions.
7Critically analyse approaches to nursing practice, including the ability to discuss the efficacy and validity of particular approaches to assessment, nurse-led therapeutic interventions, and evaluation of programme efficacy.
7Evaluate the use of quality assurance systems in the renal transplant setting e.g. audit, in demonstrating the effectiveness of health care provision for transplant recipients.
7Identify/inform any need for further research and development within the care of the transplant patient through effective use of information technology and student presentation and debate.
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 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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| On completion of the module students will apply the knowledge of therapeutic interventions in the care of the transplant patient to their clinical practice skills. To achieve this the syllabus will reflect the following: ·The delivery of holistic, individualised, specialist nursing practice to the transplant recipient. ·Multi-disciplinary/agency assessment and care planning/liaison. ·Partnership of service users, carers, and health professionals. ·Application of psychological and sociological concepts to the care of the transplant patient ·Strategic management of service provision for the transplant recipient and significant others. ·Family-based interventions in the context of care of the transplant recipient. ·Application of health promotion principles in the provision of patient care· Ethical and legal implications in the delivery of care. ·Frameworks and models of service delivery and interventions. ·The role of lifestyle factors in fulfilling the individual's potential improved quality of life. ·Cultural aspects of individual patient care. ·The evaluation of care of the transplant patient utilising an evidence-based approach (e.g., principles of evaluation, models of best practice, centres of excellence). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indicative Reading List: Essential Aggleton, P., Chalmers, H., (2000). Nursing Models and Nursing Practice. 2nd Ed. Palgrave. Allen, R., Chapman, J., (1994). A Manual of Renal Transplantation. Edward Arnold. Beers, M. Berkow, R., (1999).The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy. Merck Research Laboratories. Brewster, S., Cranston, D., Noble, J., Reynard, J., (2001) Urology: A Handbook for Medical Students. Bios Scientific Publishers Ltd. Crone, C., Wise, T.N. (1999). Psychiatric Aspects of Transplantation 1: Evaluation and Selection of Candidates. Critical Care Nurse. 19(1) 79 - 87. Crone, C., Wise, T.N., (1999). Psychiatric Aspects of Transplantation 3: Post Operative Issues. Critical Care Nurse. (19). 4: 28 - 38. Fillingham, S., Douglas, J., (2000) Urological Nursing. 2nd Ed. Bailliere Tindall. Harris, F., (1996) A New Way of Life after Renal Transplantation. Nursing Times 92 (8) 53 - 54. Morris, P.J. (1994). Kidney Transplantation: Principles and Practice. 4th Ed. Philadelphia W.B. Saunders. Smith, T., (1997). Renal Nursing. Bailliere Tindall. Supplementary Buckman, R., (1992) How to Break Bad News: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. Pan Books. Chadwick, R., Tadd, W., (1992) Ethics and Nursing Practice: A Case Study Approach. McMillan Press. Benner, P. (1984) From Novice to Expert : Excellence and Power in Clinical Nursing Practice. London : Addison-Wesley Chadwick, R. and Tadd, W. (1992) Ethics and Nursing Practice, A Case Study Approach. London : MacMillan Press Challinor. P. and Sedgewick, J. (1998) Principles and Practices of Renal Nursing Stanley Thorne Department of Health and Children (2000) The National Health Promotion Strategy 2000 - 2005, Dublin : Stationary Office Dines, A. and Cribb, A. (1993) Health Promotion : Concepts and Practice Oxford : Blackwell Science Ewles, L. and Simmett, I. (1995) Promoting Health : A practice guide to health education 3rd Ed., Scutari Press : London Faulkner, A. (1998) Effective Interaction with patients 2nd ed., Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone Harris F. (1996) A new way of life after renal transplantation. Nursing Times 92(8): 53-54 Lancaster, L E (1995) ANNA Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing 3rd ed. New Jersey: Anthony J Jannetti Naidoo, J. and Wills, J. (1996) Health Promotion : Foundations for Practice London : Bailliere Tindall Rankin S.H. Stallings K.D. (1996) Patient Education. Issues, Principles, Practices. 3rd Ed. Lippincott. Soothill, K., Mackay, L., Webb, C., (1995) edited. Interprofessional Relations in Healthcare. Edward Arnold. Taylor, B.J., (2000) Reflective Practice: A Guide for Nurses and Midwives. Open University Press. Tortora, G.J., Anagnostakos, N.P., (1990) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 6th Ed. New York. Harper Collins. Useful Journals American Journal of Transplantation British Journal of NursingDialysis and Transplantation Journal of Clinical Nursing Journal of Advanced Nursing Journal of Wound Care Nephrology, Dialysis & Transplantation Nephrology Nursing Journal (ANNA) Nursing EthicsT ransplantation. European Dialysis and Transplant Nursing Association Journal of Advanced Nursing British Journal of Renal Medicine | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| GNSRN | GDip in Nursing - Renal Nursing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GNSUN | GDip in Nursing - Urological Nursing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MNSRN | MSc in Nursing - Renal Nursing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MNSUN | MSc Nursing - Urological Nursing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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