| CODE | NUR5152 | ||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Elective Orthopaedic Nursing Practice | ||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Nursing | ||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-units aims to develop knowledge and skills in relation to the nursing management of individuals with orthopaedic conditions managed through elective or conservative means. This study-unit provides an evidence base for the practice of orthopaedic elective surgical nursing care. The focus of this study-unit is the care provision and key principles of elective surgery rooted in the principles of safe and high-quality service delivery, positive patient outcomes and rapid recovery. Furthermore, this study-unit delves into the oncological aspect of the musculoskeletal system over a lifespan, taking into consideration psychological and palliative aspects of care. Care and management of a patient with: -Osteoarthritis -Osteoporosis -Spondyloarthropaties -Rheumatoid arthritis -Osteomyelitis -Back pain -Scoliosis -Spinal stenosis -Arthroplasty -Total joint replacements -Spinal surgery -Sarcoma -Metastatic bone disease Study-Unit Aims: - To consolidate the assessment of patients undergoing elective surgical procedures. - To provide students with knowledge required to manage a patient with acute or chronic musculoskeletal diseases and conditions. - To provide students with the knowledge and skills required to care for patients with tumors of the musculoskeletal system that includes surgical and oncological management. - To enable students to develop skills related to assessment and management of complications related to musculoskeletal diseases and elective surgery. - To provide students with advanced orthopaedic nursing skills related orthoses and braces. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe knowledge related to the pathophysiology of rheumatological and orthopaedic diseases, and its significance to nursing care. - Discuss the nursing management of individuals with orthopaedic conditions and diseases, undergoing elective surgery or managed conservatively. - Discuss the perioperative nursing care of patients undergoing spinal surgery and arthroplasty surgery. - Describe the moving and handling techniques for individuals undergoing spinal surgery. - Critically discuss patient support and advice to enhance recovery prior to admission and on discharge. - Analyze patient data to identify potential complications related to elective orthopaedic conditions, managed electively or conservatively. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify the risk factors, assessment and management of complications following elective surgeries and in oncological disease. - Critically evaluate educational strategies and advice for elective orthopaedic disorders in primary, secondary and tertiary care. - Apply non-pharmacological interventions in the care of patients with rheumatological and orthopaedic diseases. - Critically evaluate the impact of specialist nursing on patient care for individuals undergoing elective procedures. - Develop a comprehensive evidence-based nursing care plan for patients with rheumatological and elective orthopaedic disorders. - Design a patient education intervention for individuals undergoing elective orthopaedic procedures, promoting self-care and optimal recovery outcomes. - Demonstrate competency in the use of orthopaedic braces and orthoses. 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. - Mackenzie, C. (2014). Perioperative care of the orthopaedic patient. Springer Supplementary Readings: - Jester, R., Santy, J., & Rogers, J. (2011). Oxford handbook of orthopaedic and trauma nursing. Oxford University Press. Journals: : - Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing - International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: BSc Hons Nursing | ||||||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lectures, Indep. Study, Practical & Online Learnin | ||||||||||||||||
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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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