This module will provide the opportunity for students to synthesise the knowledge and skills required  to work effectively with those living with a long term condition, and the management strategies that  can be employed at each stage of the patient journey.

Indicative Content 

• Long term conditions in context.
• Pathophysiology, symptomology, care and management of a variety of long term conditions e.g. respiratory disease, cardiac disease, diabetes, dementia, frailty.
• Psychosocial impact of living with a long term condition. Self-management in long term conditions.
• Primary and secondary prevention Managing complex care
• Long term conditions and mental health.
• Empowerment
• End of life care and Palliative care, LPA, DNAR’s and advance care planning
• Ethical considerations in long term conditions
• Multi morbidity, and poly pharmacy and prescribing decisions
• Structured medication reviews

Registered adult nurse working in an area of practice with people with long  term conditions. First degree or equivalent.

A 20 minute presentation of a case study from practice of a patient with a long term condition.

A critical reflection and practice evaluation of strategies used to help a patient with long term condition/s, including references to local and national health care policy and guidelines.

• Critically apply knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology, symptomology, care and management of long term conditions.
• Synthesise evidence related to the physical, social and psychological impact of living with a long term condition.
• Critically evaluate strategies to help people live well with a long term condition.
• Critically appraise and evaluate current health care policy, and local and national guidelines, in relation to long term conditions.
• Using critical insight, demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to manage complex care in those with long term conditions.

Teaching and learning activities:

Lectures
Seminars
Guided independent study