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Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description The module aims to provide students with evidence-based knowledge and skills specific to normal female anatomy and physiology from menarche to menopause and post-menopause. The module will equip students with knowledge relevant to the practice of ambulatory gynaecology in a variety of healthcare settings (Sláintecare and National Maternity Strategy). Students will be given the opportunity to apply their newly acquired knowledge to practice during the clinical practicum associated with the module. During the module students will develop an individual ePortfolio which they can use as a resource and add to throughout their career. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a systematic higher level of understanding of the female anatomy and physiology including endocrinology as it relates to the lifespan from menarche to menopause and beyond 2. Demonstrate and critically appraise the integration of knowledge related to the gynaecological disorders that affect women’s health across their lifespan 3. Critically appraise and justify the research approaches/findings to the interventions applied to the area of specialist practice 4. Critically explore and appraise the importance and effective, comprehensive person- centred history-taking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Indicative contentNormal anatomy and physiology; Menstrual cycle; Disorders of menstruation; Signs and symptoms of disorders of menstruation and benign gynaecological disorders; History taking - theory and practice.Learning ActivitiesOnline lectures Small group workshops tutorials Individual assignments ePortfolio development Clinical competency documentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 49858, report, 0, Standards and Guidance Scope of Practice, https://www.nmbi.ie/Standards-Guidance/Scope-of-Practice, 0, Report, 0, Sláintecare Implementation and Action Plan 2021-2023, Department of Health, https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/6996b-slaintecare-implementation-strategy-and-action-plan-2021-2023/, 49860, Report, 0, National Maternity Strategy 2016, https://assets.gov.ie/18835/ac61fd2b66164349a1547110d4b0003f.pdf, 49861, Report, 0, NICE Guidelines for Obstetrics & Gynaecology, https://www.nice.org.uk/about/what-we-do/our-programmes/about-nice-pathways, 49862, website, 0, National Women and Infants Programme, https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/acute-hospitals-division/woman-infants/, 49949, Report, 2020, State of the Worlds Nursing Report, https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003279, 49950, Report, 2021, The State of the Worlds Midwifery Report, https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003279, 49951, Report, 2021, The Future of Nursing Report, https://www.nap.edu/download/25982, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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