| CODE | NUR2358 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Care of Patients in the Orthopaedic Setting | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Nursing | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This elective study unit aims at exploring the theoretical knowledge related to the musculoskeletal system and the role of the orthopaedic nurse. This includes a critical discussion on chronic musculoskeletal disorders, conditions and traumatic injuries. This study-unit is a theoretical base for the orthopaedic practical study units aiming for the delivery of safe, competent nursing practice. Study-Unit Aims: This study unit will familiarise students with knowledge and best practices related to orthopaedic nursing. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system, through multiple choice questions during a final examination. - Describe the structure and function of joint movement through multiple choice questions during a final examination. - Through the use of case-scenarios, critically discuss the principles associated with the management of common orthopaedic injuries. - Identify comprehensive nursing care plans for a patient undergoing elective interventions for orthopaedic conditions - Discuss the assessment of a patient with musculoskeletal disorders, conditions and traumatic injuries through a written case-study. - Discuss the assessment, prevention and management of complications related to musculoskeletal disorders, conditions and injuries, through a written case-study. -Recognise the psychological and sociological effects of orthopaedic conditions through a written case-study. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate the ability to provide comprehensive education to patients within the orthopaedic setting, through the use of effective communication skills, - Critically appraise a current evidence-based practice guideline in relation to orthopaedic nursing. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Mackenzie, C. (2014). Perioperative care of the orthopaedic patient. New York: Springer. - Clarke, S., & Santy-Tomlinson, J. (2014). Orthopaedic and trauma nursing: an evidence-based approach to musculoskeletal care. John Wiley & Sons. - Makhni, M. C., Makhni, E. C., Swart, E. F., & Day, C. S. (Eds.). (2017). Orthopedic Emergencies. Springer. - Jester, R., Santy, J., & Rogers, J. (2011). Oxford handbook of orthopaedic and trauma nursing. Oxford University Press. - Hinkle, J. L., Cheever, K. H. (2017). Medical – Surgical Nursing, 14th Ed., Brunner and Suddarth's. - Swales, C, Bulstrode, C. (2011). Rheumatology and Trauma at a Glance, 2nd Ed., Blackwell. |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | While TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE NUR2093 OR TAKE NUR3275 | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study & Tutorial | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Patricia Degabriele Joseph Gauci Adrienne Grech (Co-ord.) Rebecca Salerno Corinne Ward |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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