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Cancer Care: supporting patients undergoing acute treatments
NH6173
20
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6 X
Level 7
Level 8
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Entry criteria for registration on this module
Pre-requisites
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equivalent
Normal course entry requirements apply. Or, if taken as a free standing
module pre-requisites are: healthcare professional normally working for a
minimum of 15 hours per week in a practice setting where patients are
undergoing acute treatments for cancer.
Co-requisite modules
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equivalent
Module delivery
Mode of delivery
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Placement X
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When module is delivered
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Brief description of module A consequence of an aging population is an increased incidence of
content and/ or aims
cancer. This module explores the underpinning knowledge for an
Overview (max 80 words)
expanding range of acute treatments for cancer. It aims to support skill
acquisition to enhance the care of cancer patients and their carers whilst
undergoing acute interventions. This module can be used as part of the
Cancer Care pathway.
Module team/ author/
Debbie Hatfield, Mark Collins, Clare Dikken, Ann Maloney and Jocelyn
coordinator(s)
Jaun
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Site/ campus where
Falmer, Brighton
delivered
Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course
Course
BSc (Hons) Acute Clinical Practice
Graduate Certificate in Acute Clinical Practice
BSc (Hons) Professional Practice
Status (mandatory/ compulsory/
optional)
O
O
O
MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
Aims
Learning outcomes
The module aims to provide the student with enhanced knowledge and
skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care required by cancer
patients undergoing acute care interventions within an interdisciplinary
care setting.
On successful completion the student will be able to :
1. Critically evaluate the knowledge, skills, attitudes and therapeutic
role required of the cancer practitioner and demonstrate these in
practice.
2. Exemplify ethical practice which takes into account the diversity
of patient experience including cultural and spiritual issues.
3. Critically discuss the different treatment modalities and the
rationale behind their use.
4. Anticipate the likely patient response to treatment and take
measures to reduce adverse symptoms and experiences,
communicating this effectively to the patient and health care
team.
5. Contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment and
patient outcomes through participation in multi disciplinary review,
audit and research endeavours.
6. Critically reflect on the processes of advancing the practice of
cancer care.
Content
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Standards and frameworks governing cancer practice and the
therapeutic role of the cancer practitioner
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Developing skills for expert cancer practice including:
assessment, communication and interpersonal skills, health
education and promotion, patient advocacy for individuals and
groups, inter-professional working and autonomy in practice,
supporting self.
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Overview of common malignancies, their presentation and
symptoms.
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Treatment modalities, indications for use and success criteria
including enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
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Treatment specific problems, symptoms and their management in
relation to surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endocrine,
biological and gene therapies.
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Acute oncology service and cancer emergencies
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Symptom control in all stages of cancer development including
fatigue, nausea and vomiting, weight management and diet, pain,
sexual functioning and body image.
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Psychological impact of cancer and recognition of adverse effects
requiring additional intervention such as Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy and solution focussed therapy.
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Hope, loss, grief, bereavement and managing survivorship
transitions including to Amber Care and End of Life Care.
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Role and use of complementary therapies.
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Clinical trials for evidence-based practice, gaining access and
patient outcomes
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Learning support
Service user perspectives and information prescriptions
Text books:
Latest editions of the following texts:
Dark, G. G. 2013. Oncology at a Glance. Chichester: WileyBlackwell
Fawcett, J Tonks N and McQueen, A. (eds) 2011. Perspectives on
Cancer Care. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell
Palmieri, C., R. Simcock and E. Bird (eds) 2013. ABC of Cancer
Care. BMJ Books
Shaw, C. (ed) 2011. Nutrition and Cancer. Wiley-Blackwell
Tobias, J.and D Hochhauser 2010 Cancer and it’s Management. 6th
edition. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Websites:
http://www.cancernursing.org/index.asp
www.cancerindex.org.
http://www.mycancertreatment.nhs.uk/
Journals:
British Journal of Cancer
Cancer Nursing Practice
European Journal of Oncology Nursing
European Journal of Cancer Care
Teaching and learning activities
Details of teaching and
learning activities
A variety of teaching methods including:
 Lectures
 Group work
 Guided study
 Online activities via studentcentral – blogs
 Simulation for use of complementary therapies
 Skills rehearsal and formative feedback from Mentor in practice
Allocation of study hours (indicative)
Study hours
Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours
SCHEDULED
GUIDED INDEPENDENT
This is an indication of the number of hours students
can expect to spend in scheduled teaching activities
including lectures, seminars, tutorials, project
supervision, demonstrations, practical classes and
workshops, supervised time in workshops/ studios,
fieldwork, external visits, and work-based learning.
All students are expected to undertake guided
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STUDY
independent study which includes wider reading/
practice, follow-up work, the completion of assessment
tasks, and revisions.
PLACEMENT
The placement is a specific type of learning away from
the University that is not work-based learning or a year
abroad.
TOTAL STUDY HOURS
100
200
Assessment tasks
Details of assessment for
this module
The assessment consists of two parts: parts one and two. Both
parts must be passed in order to pass the module
1. Theory – 50%
2,500 word case study. Pass mark 40%
Using a patient case study approach the student will evaluate an
aspect of the management of the cancer patient undergoing intensive
treatment. The topic will be negotiated with the module leader.
(LO 1,2,3 and 6)
2.Clinical practice – 50%
Skills inventory. Pass mark 40%.
Students will be required to undertake six clinical skills assessments
conducted by their practice placement Mentor. Students select from
10 skills in the inventory.
(LO 1,2,4, 5 and 6)
Types of assessment task1
% weighting
Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or which are required for
progression.
(or indicate if
component is
pass/fail)
WRITTEN
COURSEWORK
Essay
50%
PRACTICAL
Six skills from Skills Inventory
50%
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Area examination board
Undergraduate CPE (Acute Clinical Practice) AEB
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External examiners
Name
1
Position and institution
Date appointed
Date tenure
Set exercises, which assess the application of knowledge or analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills, are included
under the type of assessment most appropriate to the particular task.
Michelle Brown
University of Derby
September 2012
ends
Oct 2016
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Date of first approval
June 2008
Only complete where this is not the
first version
Date of last revision
April 2010
Only complete where this is not the
first version
Date of approval for this
version
Version number
Modules replaced
June 2013
3
(old code NH3129)
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this is a replacement
Available as free-standing module?
Yes
X
No