Module code: NUR7032-C
To enable students to examine and explore issues centred on a range of symptoms which occur during both palliative and end of life phases of an illness utilising personal and clinical experiences supported by theoretical and research based evidence.
To develop problem solving and critical reasoning skills by adopting a problem based learning approach involving small group work and the development of an autonomous approach to self study.
Principles of palliative and end-of-life care
Pathophysiology and aetiology of symptoms in malignant and non-malignant conditions including pain, nausea and vomiting, agitation, breathlessness
Symptom clusters including anorexia-cachexia syndrome, breathlessness and anxiety
Issues in symptom assessment including assessment in dementia
Pharmacology of symptom management
Non-pharmacological approaches to symptom palliation - complementary, alternative and psychological therapies.
Local, regional anaesthetic techniques
Influences and responses to symptoms in the bio-psycho-social being
Legal, professional and ethical issues surrounding symptom management - mental capacity, children, people with dementia
Multi-professional approaches to collaborative symptom management Leadership, management and change theory
Measuring quality - clinical audit and effectiveness of care