Leg Ulcer Management (Distance Learning)

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This document only provides information for the academic year selected and does not form part of the student contract

School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

Kate Williams

Version Number

2024.02

Learning Methods

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Seminar

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Shared Teaching

Synopsis

You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of leg ulcer management, through exploring and analysing existing and developing theories and concepts that underpin this complex area of practice. You will work with an identified clinical mentor to complete an e-portfolio relating to leg ulcer management. This specialist module … For more content click the Read More button below.

This specialist module enables you to conduct assessment, plan, deliver and evaluate healthcare interventions for those clients presenting with ulceration of the lower limb. This will involve the identification of members of the multi-professional team who are key contributors to the delivery of effective, efficient and economic healthcare. The clinical experience will permit you to identify assessment tools that contribute to the diagnosis of the underlying pathophysiology in order to ensure appropriate interventions are prescribed in line with Patient Needs Analysis/Patient Journey/Benchmarking. You must identify a mentor in practice prior to commencing the module.

Learning Strategy

All information will be available on line via the university’s VLE - Brightspace. Learning will be directed by a combination of lectures, tutorials, on line pod casts, on line conference materials (recommended by the module team), group discussions and learning opportunities hosted on the University Virtual Campus. Module information is delivered in 2 week blocks allowing the student to complete each element in a timely and supportive manner. The module team will guide students through the learning process. Directed learning in the workplace will be supported by a mentor who the student has identified as having specialist knowledge and skills in the area of the management of leg ulcers. Learning will also be directed by the assessment strategy and assessment guidelines. Undirected learning will be supported by the provision of an annotated reading list and by the provision of virtual campus links to additional reading and materials of interest. Students will also be encouraged to arrange on line tutorials with lecturers.

Outline Syllabus

The following concepts are related specifically to the theory which underpins the diagnoses, treatment and management of leg ulcers: • Contemporary practice issues• Anatomy and physiology of the lower limb• Bandaging• Body image• Demography• Dermatology• Diet/nutrition• Doppler ultrasound/laser• Epidemiology of leg ulcers• Pathology which underpins leg ulcer management• Podiatry which … For more content click the Read More button below.

The following concepts are related specifically to the theory which underpins the diagnoses, treatment and management of leg ulcers:

• Contemporary practice issues
• Anatomy and physiology of the lower limb
• Bandaging
• Body image
• Demography
• Dermatology
• Diet/nutrition
• Doppler ultrasound/laser
• Epidemiology of leg ulcers
• Pathology which underpins leg ulcer management
• Podiatry which underpins leg ulcer management
• Radiography which underpins leg ulcer management
• Stigma, labelling, stereotyping.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Synthesise and evaluate research and evidence underpinning leg ulceration management issues.

Critically analyse relevant policy and position documents relating to leg ulceration management.

Synthesise problem solving strategies that relate to leg ulcer management issues.

Acknowledge in a scholarly manner uncertainty, ambiguity, limitations of knowledge and parameters of innovations in tissue viability/wound management.

Critically examine the physiological, pathological, psychological, socio-economic and cultural aspects which may influence effective care delivery.

Reflect on undertaking a patient interview and examination assessing causes and factors contributing to the development of leg ulcers and factors delaying healing.

Recognise the importance of preventative strategies and methods used to maintain healed legs.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written plan

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Portfolio

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply. Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised and confidences respected. Consent should be obtained from individual service users for use of any of their personal health information. The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted … For more content click the Read More button below.

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