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MODULE DETAILS
Module title
Complex Wound Management
Module code
NA6137
Credit value
20
Level
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Module delivery
Mode of delivery
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Pattern of delivery
Weekly
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delivered
Online
Semester 1
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Semester 2
Throughout year
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This module will enable the student to meet the clinical challenge of
caring for the patient with a complex wound, recognising the multidimensional nature of wound management and the variables that may
influence the provision of care.
Michele Dryden (Module Leader), Karen Penhallow, Terry Shipperley.
SNM
Falmer
Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course
Course
BSc Hons Professional Practice
BSc Hons Nurse Practitioner
BSc Hons Community Specialist Practice
Status (mandatory/ compulsory/
optional)
Optional
Optional
Optional
MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
Aims
To critically analyse the existing evidence base and concepts that
underpin wound management, integrating them into skilled clinical
practice.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to :
1. Critically review national guidelines, evidence –based practice
and expert opinion in the provision of complex wound
management.
2. Utilise enhanced evaluation, reflection and enquiry to meet the
physical and psychological needs of clients with compromised
healing status, recognising diversity in health beliefs.
3. Critically reflect upon the decision making involved in the
coordination of the multi- disciplinary involvement as
appropriate to optimise wound management.
4. Critically review the political agenda, financial restrictions,
professional, legal and ethical issues and marketing strategies
linked to the provision of wound care.
Content
Differences in the physiological tissue repair between acute and
chronic wounds.
Wound bed preparation
Complex wound pathology and management
Advanced treatment modalities
Health-related quality of life, cultural diversity, health beliefs, patient
concordance and altered body image
Critical appraisal of evidence-based practice, values and priorities
Marketing and product appraisal
Risk management, record-keeping and audit- to include incident
investigation and root cause analysis related to pressure ulceration
The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in tissue viability.
Learning support
 A good range of library resources, specialist websites and online
learning resources support student learning.
 Up-to-date reading lists, suggested websites, journals and online
learning resources will be provided on commencement of the
module, using Studentcentral.
Indicative Reading
Latest editions of the following texts:
Benbow , M. Evidence Based Wound Management. London: Whurr
Publishers.
Cherry, G.W., K.G. Harding and T.J. Ryan. (ed). Wound Bed
Preparation. London: Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd.
Clark, M. Pressure Ulcers: Recent Advances in Tissue Viability.
Salisbury: MA Healthcare Limited.
Krasner, D.L., G.T. Rodeheaver and R.G. Sibbald (eds). Chronic
Wound Care: A Clinical Source Book for Healthcare Professionals.
Wayne: HMP Communications.
White, R. (ed). Trends in Wound Care. Wiltshire: Quay Books MA
Healthcare Ltd.
White, R.J. (ed). The Silver Book. Wiltshire: Quay Books MA
Healthcare Ltd.
Key Websites:
www.wounds-uk.com
www.epuap.com
www.ewma.org
www.worldwidewounds.com
www.burnsurgery.org
www.institute.nhs.uk - for high impact actions [Your Skin Matters]
www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG119 Diabetic foot problems[2011]
Key Journals:
Journal of Wound Care
Journal of Tissue Viability
Wounds UK
British Journal of Nursing (Tissue Viability supplement)
The Diabetic Foot
Teaching and learning activities
Details of teaching and
learning activities
Teaching and learning activities to include:
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Keynote lecturers
Group discussion
Case Scenarios linked to practice.
E-learning resources on student central
Tutorials
Allocation of study hours (indicative)
Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours
SCHEDULED
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.
Study hours
GUIDED INDEPENDENT
STUDY
All students are expected to undertake guided
independent study which includes wider reading/
practice, follow-up work, the completion of assessment
tasks, and revisions.
140
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
60
200
Assessment tasks
Details of assessment for
this module
A 3,500 word essay which critically evaluates the evidence base
surrounding their clinical decision making linked to the care of a patient
with either a pressure ulcer, surgical or trauma wound. (LOs: 1-4).
1
Types of assessment task
% weighting
Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or
(or indicate if
which are required for progression.
component is
pass/fail)
WRITTEN
Written exam
COURSEWORK
Written assignment/ essay, report, dissertation,
portfolio, project output, set exercise
PRACTICAL
Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills
assessment, set exercise
100%
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Area examination board
UGCPE
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External examiners
Name
Position and institution
Date appointed
Carol Purcell
University of Hull
01.09.2012
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Date of first approval
June 2004
Only complete where this is
not the first version
Date of last revision
August 2008
Only complete where this is
not the first version
Date of approval for this
June 2013
version
Version number
3
Modules replaced
NA3137
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which this is a replacement
Available as free-standing module?
Yes
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Date tenure
ends
31.08.2016
No