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Archived Version 2014 - 2015

Module Title Health Promotion
Module Code NS442
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences

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Module Co-ordinatorDr. Catriona MurphyOffice NumberH220
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

This module will enable students to develop knowledge, attitudes and skills in order to provide health promotion initatives to individuals, family and community in a variety of settings. It will be delivered by lectures, group work, seminars and interactive sessions. Students will be encouraged to develop knowledge and skill in their area of interest by exploring a range of relevant topics. Students will be expected to read and critique health promotion policy and strategy documents.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse the concepts of health and health promotion.
2. Debate key principles of health promotion and how they underpin health care delivery to individuals, family and community.
3. Examine health promotion policy development from a national and international perspective.
4. Identify relevant approaches to health promotion delivery.
5. Critique the role of the nurse in meeting the health promotion needs of different client groups.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Interactive lectures with some application of health promotion praactices
Seminars11 seminar
Online activity44 On-line learning events
Independent Study96Self study and preparation of assignment
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Concepts of health and health promotion

Historical perspectives on health promotion

The development of healthy public policy at a national and international level

Health promotion models and approaches

Population based approaches to health promotion

Health promotion approaches at the level of the individual

Inequalities in health and health promotion

The role of the nurse in health promotion

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Barry, M., Jenkins, R.: 2007, Implementing mental health promotion, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh,
  • Bonell, C., Macdowall, W., Davies, M.: 2006, Health Promotion Practice, Oopen University Press, Maidenhead,
  • Davies, M., Macdowall, W.: 2006, Health Promotion Theory, Open University Press, Maidenhead,
  • Ewles, L, Simmnett, I: 2003, Promoting Health: A practical Guide, 5th Ed, Bailliere Tindall, London,
  • Naidoo, J and Wills, J: 2009, Foundations for Health Promotion, 3rd Ed, Bailliere Tindall, London,
  • Ryan, D. McNamara Mannix, P. Deasy, C: 2006, Health Promotion in Ireland, 1st Ed, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin,
Other Resources

4881, http://www.dohc.ie/about_us/divisions/hppu.html, Health promotion policy unit, Department of Health, 0, 4883, http://www.nuigalway.ie/hprc/, Health Promotion Research Centre NUIG, 0, 4887, WHO, 2001, Evaluation in Health Promotion,
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