| CODE |
NUR4409 |
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| TITLE |
Community Child Care Related to Practice |
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| LEVEL |
04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course |
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| ECTS CREDITS |
2 |
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| DEPARTMENT |
Nursing |
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| DESCRIPTION |
The aim of this study-unit is that students gain in-depth knowledge based on fieldwork experiences and literature review on child care areas including the following:
- The disabled child and the family
- The child with mental health problems
- The child with learning problems
- Childhood obesity
- Childhood asthma
- Epilepsy in children
- Paediatric oncology
This study-unit gives students the opportunity to choose an area from this list and work with a specific group in relation to the specific area. This work involves undertaking a literature review about the specific area, carrying out a needs assessment for the specific client group and analyse the extent by which such needs are being met through the local services. Short placements in related clinical areas may be needed. Students will be asked to carry out a case study in the process.
Objectives:
At the end of the study-unit the students will be able to:
- demonstrate advanced and updated knowledge in relation to the specific area
- provide a comprehensive needs assessment of the specific client group
- provide an extensive description of the services provided in relation to the specific area
- participate in the services provided in relation to the specific area
Reading List:
- Clement-Stone, S., McGuire, S.L., & Gerber, D. (2002) Comprehensive Community Health Nursing: Family, Aggregate and Community Practice. USA: Mosby Publications, 6th edition.
- McMurray, A. (2002) Community Health and Wellness: A Socioecological Approach. Mosby Publications, 2nd edition.
- Stanhope, M. & Lancaster, J. (2003) Community and Public Health Nursing. Mosby Publications, 6th edition.
- Watkins, D., Edwards, J. & Gastrell, P. (2003) Community Health Nursing: Frameworks for Practice. UK: Baillière Tindall 2nd edition. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE |
Practical Study-Unit |
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| METHOD OF ASSESSMENT |
| Assessment Component/s |
Resit Availability |
Weighting |
| Case Study |
Yes |
100% |
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| LECTURER/S |
Anna Cini
Dorianne Coleiro
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It should be noted that all the information in the study-unit description above applies to the academic year 2012/3, if study-unit is available during this academic year, and may be subject to change in subsequent years.
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21 May 2013
http://www.um.edu.mt/healthsciences/studyunit
