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NMHS42540

Academic Year 2024/2025

Palliative Approaches to Symptom Management (NMHS42540)

Subject:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Michael Connolly
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module aims to develop the practitioner's role in assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening and evaluating evidence-based theories and principles of pain and symptom management in order to prevent and relief the distress of symptoms caused by malignant and non-malignant conditions encountered in palliative care of adults.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Integrate knowledge of the pathophysiology of end-of-life disease processes and their effects on the care of people with life limiting illness.Apply the principles of impeccable assessment and early identification of the cause and impact of pain and other distressing symptoms in order to prevent and relief suffering.Use evidence-based tools and related theories of pain and symptom management to guide practice. Demonstrate a holistic approach to the assessment, planning and intervention to relieve symptoms associated with end-of-life care.Employ both traditional and innovative interventions, and other non-pharmacological therapies, appropriately in the care of people with life limiting illnesses and their families.Disseminate evidence-based knowledge to other colleagues and peers.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

60

Autonomous Student Learning

166

Lectures

24

Total

250


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
On-line lectures
Workshops

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Specific requirements:
All applicants must have a minimum of two year's post-registration experience
Applicants must have exposure to either Level 2 or Level 3 Palliative Care, as indicated in the Report of the National Advisory Committee on Palliative Care (2001), for the duration of the course for a minimum of 75 hours per month.
Non-clinicians need to demonstrate the application of their discipline to palliative care practice
IT Skills are essential
Evidence of recent study is desirable.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of research in practice is desirable

General Requirements:
Applicants must have a primary degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline OR
Have a Graduate Diploma/Masters Degree (NQAI Level 9) in a health related discipline.
Nurse applicants must be registered on the live register maintained by An Bord Altranais
Other health care professional must be registered with a recognised professional body


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Palliative Approaches Symp Mgt (NMHS40390), Palliative Approaches Symp Mgt (NURS40390)


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (Online): MCQ on Palliative Approach to Managing Symptoms Week 14 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes

40

Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Case Study Week 15 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

60

No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Mary Bell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Maria Brenner Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Michael Connolly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Orla Daly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Fiona Lawler Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac Lecturer / Co-Lecturer