| CODE | NUR5150 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Advancing Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing Practice | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 10 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Nursing | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit is primarily aimed at nurses who work in areas of orthopaedic and trauma care and who are expected to assess and manage, either independently or as part of a team, patients with orthopaedic conditions or traumatic injuries. This study-unit will provide an in-depth understanding of orthopaedic and trauma nursing in relation to a diverse patient population, across a lifespan. This understanding will build on principles of assessment, diagnosis and promotion of musculoskeletal health in the general population. This study-unit focuses on the principles of care in individuals with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries that originate or are caused by environmental, genetic, infection/immunity, degenerative processes or trauma in primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare systems. Study-unit Content: -Clinical musculoskeletal assessment -The musculoskeletal system and human movement -A team approach and nursing roles in orthopaedic and trauma care -Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal injuries and conditions -Musculoskeletal health promotion -Key musculoskeletal nursing interventions -Pain assessment and management -Complex wound management -Moving and handling -Mobility and transfer aids Study-Unit Aims: 鈭� To consolidate proficiency in orthopaedic assessment of patients presenting with a musculoskeletal injury or conditions 鈭� To provide students with knowledge related to the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system. 鈭� Develop advanced skills in conducting musculoskeletal assessments, including diagnostic techniques and imaging interpretation. 鈭� To explore approaches to pain management in orthopaedic and trauma settings 鈭� To examine rehabilitation strategies and interventions to facilitate optimal recovery and enhance functional independence. 鈭� To discuss ethical and legal issues related to orthopaedic and trauma nursing. 鈭� To integrate principles of musculoskeletal health promotion using preventative strategies 鈭� To develop skills related to moving and handling in orthopaedic and trauma. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 鈭� Demonstrate advanced knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology 鈭� Discuss key aspects of the kinetics of body movement 鈭� Describe the diagnostic tools and imaging modalities pertinent to orthopaedic and trauma nursing such as x-rays, CT, ultrasound and MRI 鈭� Critically discuss the journey of a patient through and orthopaedic and trauma illness 鈭� Identify reserved nursing interventions in orthopaedic and trauma nursing 鈭� Describe pharmacological principles in patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions 鈭� Critically discuss gerontological considerations in orthopaedic and trauma nursing 鈭� Discuss pediatric considerations in orthopaedic and trauma nursing 鈭� Critically discuss ethical and legal issues in orthopaedic and trauma care. 鈭� Critically discuss the multidisciplinary team management of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. 鈭� Describe the different safe moving and handling techniques in individuals with musculoskeletal injuries or conditions. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 鈭� Collect comprehensive data relevant to the patient鈥檚 health and situation to support clinical decisions and positively impact the outcomes of individuals with actual or potential musculoskeletal injuries/conditions. 鈭� Conduct a physical musculoskeletal assessment of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. 鈭� Analyse assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses or issues for individuals with actual or potential musculoskeletal injuries/conditions. 鈭� Communicate and discuss assessment findings with the multidisciplinary team. 鈭� Implement multimodal pain management strategies 鈭� Support rehabilitation activities, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team 鈭� Design a plan of care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions 鈭� Develop and deliver patient education interventions to patients and family members 鈭� Apply research findings in clinical-decision-making, integrating latest evidence into daily nursing practice. 鈭� Analyze the impact of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries on society, exploring (social, economic and health care implications) 鈭� Design preventative strategies for the general population about issues such as occupational health and safety, falls prevention and sports injury prevention. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Clarke, S., & Santy-Tomlinson, J. (2014). Orthopaedic and trauma nursing: An evidence-based approach to musculoskeletal care. John Wiley & Sons. - Jester, R., Santy, J., & Rogers, J. (2011). Oxford handbook of orthopaedic and trauma nursing. Oxford University Press. Supplementary Readings: - Mackenzie, C. (2014). Perioperative care of the orthopaedic patient. Springer. Journals: : - International Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Independent Study, Practical & Online Learning | ||||||||||||
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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 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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