NMHS32600 Specific Populations in Mental Health Practice

Academic Year 2023/2024

In this module we consider the nature and processes of providing acute and continuing mental health care to specific populations for example: child and adolescent, LGBTQIA+, forensic mental health, individuals experiencing eating disorder, adults with intellectual disabilities, individuals diagnosed with personality disorder and the older adult. In relation to forensic mental health the students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of forensic mental health nursing and the opportunities and challenges of maintaining and fostering therapeutic relationships in secure environments using and integrating evidence-based interventions. A part of the module will focus on issues related to the care of people in ethnic minorities who experience mental health problems.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Explain the theory and practice related to the care of children and young people with mental health problems using recovery-focused and family-centred approaches.
Critically appraise the needs of older adults with mental illness and the role of the mental health nurse in care of older people; analyse mental health problems that affect older people and the health initiatives within national and international contexts for older people.
Critically appraise the needs and national resources for adults with Intellectual Difficulties and Mental Health Difficulties, their access to mental health services and communication needs and approaches.
Demonstrate critical awareness of those with specialist needs including those diagnosed with eating disorders, dementia, personality disorder or those experiencing addictions.
Demonstrate critical awareness of mental health and social inclusion issues as they pertain to minority groups in Ireland including Irish Travellers and other minority populations.

Indicative Module Content:

Content includes consideration of:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Personality Disorder Diagnoses
Eating Disorders
Addictions
Perinatal Mental Health
Irish Traveller Mental Health
Mental Health Among Ethnic Minorities Living in Ireland
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
Forensic Mental Health
Older Adults and Mental Health (including dementia and the issue of delirium)




Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

32
Specified Learning Activities

110
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Online Learning

18
Total

250
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module includes some self-directed learning such as completion and production of on-line certificates in
Children First
Communication with people with Intellectual Disability
Assessment in the care of older persons

And substantial face to face teaching using an interactive style to ensure student engagement.
Some expert speakers will also present on their areas of clinical practice and again interaction is encouraged 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: A written 2,000 word assignment on a given topic is required.
Submission is via Brightspace.		 Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

70
Group Project: Brief group presentation on social inclusion and mental health related to an assigned specific population Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive individual feedback on assignments via Brightspace. Note that grades indicated for assignments are provisional and subject to change until formally approved by the Examination Board

Essential:
Evans, K., Nizette, D. and O’Brien, A. (eds) (2020) Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing in the UK. London: Elsevier. Available https://bit.ly/2t0EZKr
Please consider purchasing this text which you will find invaluable.

The following are all available from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and may be accessed from this link https://www.nmbi.ie/Standards-Guidance or go directly to the website.

NMBI (2020) Guidance for Registered Nurses and Midwives on Medication Management
NMBI (2014) Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics
NMBI (2013) Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Social Media and Social Networking
NMBI (2015) Working with Older People – Nursing Guidance
NMBI (2015) Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice
NMBI (2015) Recording Clinical Practice Professional Guidance
NMBI (2007) Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Medication Management
NMBI Registration: Nursing Students: guidance on responsibilities and clinical practice experience

Additional and strongly recommended
Whalen, K. Radhakrihnan, R. and Feild, K. (ed.) (2019) Lippincott’s illustrated reviews: Pharmacology. 7th edn. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. This will be a helpful refresher on pharmacological principles.

These books are excellent and will help prepare you to consider some of the debates in psychiatry and also prepare for specialist groups/ specialist interventions. These are available in the library but not all as e-books

Robinson, O. (2020) Development through adulthood. (2nd Ed). London: Red Globe Press.


Title Essentials of Mental Health Nursing
Author (Eds) Wright K.M. and McKeown, M. (2018)
ISBN 978-1-4129-6197-4
Publisher Sage
Category Recommended reading for those interested in Recovery Approach and the current debates in psychiatry/contexts of mental health care and anti-psychiatry concepts


Title CBT for Depression: An Integrated Approach
Author Stephen Barton, Peter Armstrong
ISBN 978-1-5264-0273-8
Publisher Sage
Category Good text/ recommended/background reading

Title Abnormal Psychology Contrasting Perspectives
Author Jonathon D. Raskin
ISBN 978-1-137-54716-3
Publisher Macmillan International
Category Good text/ background reading

Title Low intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (2nd Edn)
Author (Eds) Mark Papworth and Theresa Marrinan
ISBN 978-1-5264-0443-5
Publisher Sage
Category Good text/ background reading
Name Role
Mrs Sandra Connell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Timothy Frawley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Teresa McDonagh Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Corina Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Joanna O'Neill Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
SHOBHA RANI SHETTY Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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