NURS93160
Principles of Haematology Oncology
20
Variable teaching patterns
Undergraduate
Cont Education/Prof Developmen
Ruth Clout
Unit coordinator
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0
<div> Welcome to course unit. We hope that you will enjoy the varied learning experiences which this course has to offer over the next few months. </div><div> </div><div> The course unit is designed to enable students to develop their knowledge and skills in relation to caring for the patient with a haematological malignancy.</div><div> The course unit is structured to enable qualified health professionals caring for individuals with a haematological cancer to remain in their own areas of practice to attain the course learning outcomes; although students have the option to negotiate access to service areas providing additional aspects of patient care in this context.</div><div> </div><div> Course unit content follows three generic themes which follow the patient pathway; indications for treatment, the process of treatment and the range of treatment options and the effects of undergoing treatment for haematological malignancy, including rehabilitation, survivorship, supportive and palliative care and end of life care provision. </div><div> </div><div> The course unit is constantly evolving in recognition of changing nature of clinical practice. This is undertaken through close collaboration between the University of Manchester and The Christie School of Oncology/Haematology department. This team approach aims to integrate theory into practice and is seen as an essential component of the course unit.</div><div> </div>
<div> Indications for treatments in haematology oncology </div><div> </div><div> •<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The haematopoietic and lymphatic system. </div><div> •<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Aetiological, epidemiological and genetic factors related to haematological malignancy.</div><div> •<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Diagnosis of haematological malignancies (acute and chronic leukaemia’s, Lymphomas and myeloma).</div><div> •<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Classification of haematology oncology diseases.</div><div> •<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The psychosocial impact of diagnosis upon the patient and the family.</div><div> •<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Communication and assessment skills with the newly diagnosed patient and family.</div><div> </div><div> The Process of treatments </div><ul> <li> Overview of systemic anticancer therapies in haematology oncology.</li> <li> Decision making in the selection of treatments according to prognosis and ethical considerations (including quality of life).</li> <li> Reflective practice and its application to caring for individuals.</li> <li> Donor selection for transplantation and stem cell collection/re-infusion.</li> <li> Clinical trials and future trends in the treatment of haematological malignancy.</li> <li> Multi-professional and multi-agency team working.</li> <li> The Effects of haematological malignancies and treatments</li> <li> Nursing interventions for complications of haematological malignancies and treatments.</li> <li> Evaluation of patient care pathways and treatments.</li> <li> Palliative and end of life care in haematological malignancy.</li> <li> Psychological effects of treatment for the individual and family.</li> <li> Cultural, spiritual and end of life issues relating to treatment.</li></ul><div> Professional Issues</div><ul> <li> Accountability and the Scope of Professional Practice as applied to caring for the individual with haematological malignancies.</li> <li> Leadership skills.</li> <li> Multi- agency and multi-disciplinary team working.</li> <li> Organisation and provision of services.</li> <li> Current key policies and their impact upon care delivery, treatment choices / pathways and service development.</li></ul><div> </div>
<ul> <li> Develop student’s understanding of the pathophysiology of haematological malignancies and the aetiological factors, which may contribute to the development of haematological conditions/diseases within local, national and international populations. </li></ul><ul> <li> Facilitate students to critically reflect on current practice, identify areas for improvement and apply the evidence base to propose changes to patient care.</li></ul><ul> <li> Analyse the complex needs of haematology oncology patients within the context of changing healthcare provision and the use of evidence based practice.</li></ul><ul> <li> Analyse current national and local policy, Government and clinical guidelines, protocols for care delivery, evidenced based practice and their influence in the identification, treatment and management of haematological malignancy.</li></ul>
<ul> <li> Critically discuss the physical, social and psychological needs of patients with haematological malignancy, and analyse how these are being identified and managed in the student’s own practice, including liaison within the multi professional teams.</li> <li> Examine/explain the pathophysiology of a range of haematological conditions/diseases.</li> <li> Critically analyse the ethical, cultural, religious, spiritual and quality of life issues associated with haematological malignancy, and debate how such issues are addressed in day-to-day practice.</li> <li> Explain the different treatment options available and patient involvement in shared decision making demonstrating use of educational tools and an understanding of the patient pathway.</li> <li> Critically discuss the aetiological factors contributing to the development of haematological malignancy.</li> <li> Analyse treatment options and the potential side effects or complications commonly associated with these treatments.</li> <li> Critically analyse the concepts of palliative care and end of life care and their place for supporting people with haematological malignancy.</li></ul><div> </div>
<ul> <li>Provide a rationale for clinical decision-making following critical evaluation of the evidence base.</li> <li>Critically examine current clinical practice and develop suggestions, underpinned by evidence, for how practice can be enhanced.</li></ul><div> </div>
<ul> <li> Critically examine strategies used for the assessment, management an evaluation of care provided to patients haematological malignancy to enhance clinical practice.</li> <li> Communicate developments in practice to the multidisciplinary team.</li></ul><div> </div>
<ul> <li> Develop information technology skills to support lifelong learning.</li> <li> Participate in identification of individual learning needs and develop strategies to meet those needs.</li> <li> Participate in collaborative learning and peer support.</li> <li> Analyse their role in leading and developing practice in relation to the care of patients with a haematological malignancy.</li> <li> Promote independent learning through critically appraising the evidence that supports practice.</li></ul><div> </div>
<ul><li>Online live teaching</li><li>Online facilitated group presentations</li><li>E-learning </li><li>Directed and self-directed <br/> </li></ul>
2
Written assignment (inc essay)
100%
<p>Students will normally have the opportunity to receive feedback on formative work submitted prior to the summative assessment. Other feedback opportunities will also be available in class and online discussion boards. Online feedback is provided in Grademark. Provisional feedback based on internal marking will be made available prior to the Exam Board on the basis that these marks are yet to be ratified at the Exam Board and therefore may be subject to change. A standard feedback mechanism in Grademark is utilised across all postgraduate programmes within the School which provides detailed and constructive feedback on each component and aspect of assessment and identifies areas of strength and those aspects which could be enhanced.</p><p>Student feedback is obtained through open discussion forums on blackboard, in class discussions, via formal University unit evaluation forms and also qualitative, in house evaluations at the end of the unit. </p>
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