| CODE | RAD2047 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Patient Care, Evidence-based Practice and Research | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit introduces graduate radiographers from non-EU/EEA countries to various subject areas and develop their skills in areas that are essential to radiography practice. The topics to be covered in this study-unit, include: Patient care in medical imaging; Communication skills; Ethical and professional code of conduct; Counselling, compassionate and empathic care Behavioural sceince within the context of healthcare Research and evidence-based radiography practice This study-unit also combines theory with practice in caring, communicating and counselling patients. This study-unit is meant for gradate radiographers from non-EU/EEA countries to be aware of important psychological and ethical aspects that are relevant to the local radiography profession. Study-Unit Aims: - To make candidates aware of core principles necessary to become caring professionals who treat their patients holistically through understanding, respect and support; - To enable the candidates to understand the value of cooperating and communicating with patients and other health carers in the effective delivery of health care; - To provide candidates with insights into the holistic approach expected in modern health care; - To outline ethical issues, professional issues and codes of conduct as related to radiographers; - To provide knowledge regarding preventive healthcare screening and health promotion; and - To provide knowledge and understanding about occupational health and safety issues for healthcare professionals. - To explain the importance of research and evidence-based practice within radiography Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe the role of the radiographer within the health care team in the delivery of patient care; - Participate in the delivery of care in a medical imaging department and ward situations; - Illustrate how to work as a valued member of the multidisciplinary health care team; - Identify and explain the principles of infections control including maintenance of general hygiene; - Effectively communicate and counsel patients; - Effectively communicate and cooperate with other members of the health care team; - Discuss ethical principles and issues related to radiography; - Describe the research process and application of evidence-based practice; - Discuss the effectiveness of preventive healthcare, health screening and health promotion 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate different aspects of patient care in practice; - Monitor patient parameters: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and identify significant deviations from normal and report this to qualified staff; - Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives; - Attend to the needs of the patients; - Identify important factors which contribute towards good team work in the care setting; - Practice within ethical and professional boundaries; - Demonstrate an understanding of the research process and evidence-based practice; Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Ballinger PW & Frank ED, (2003) Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions & Radiologic Procedures, 3-Volume Set, Mosby 10th Edition. - Carlton, R & Adler A, (2005), Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and a Science, Delmar Publication. - Ehrlich, RA & Daly, JA (2008) Patient Care in Radiography: With an Introduction to Medical Imaging (7th ed.), Mosby. - Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology: Expert Consult: Online and Print (2 Vol Set) (2007) Churchill Livingstone 5th edition. - Corey, G., Schneider Corey, M. (2008) I Never Knew I Had A Choice: Explorations in Personal Growth. 9th Edition. Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. - Albom M. (2002) Tuesdays with Morrie; an old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson, Broadway. - Burnard P. (2002) Learning human skills 4th Edition UK: Butterworth Heinemann. - Johnson D.W. (2008) Reaching out - interpersonal effectiveness and self actualization 10th Edition. USA: Allyn and Bacon. - Mearns D.& Thorne B. (2007) Person-centred counselling In Action, London: Sage Publications, 3rd edition. - Towsley-Cook DM, (2007) Ethical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals. - Relevant EU Directives and National Legislation. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Tutorial | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Paul Bezzina (Co-ord.) Deborah Mizzi |
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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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