Course outline
Course summary
Definitions, symptoms, prevalence, pathophysiology, trigger factors, means of assessment for diagnosis and in assessment of severity of exacerbation, drugs and delivery systems, patient education, action plans, biopsychosocial effects, spirometry.
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Critically review the pathophysiological processes occurring in the development of COPD, demonstrating application of this knowledge to practice
- Critically evaluate the methods used in making a diagnosis of COPD, highlighting the complexity in a variety of diagnostic methods
- Obtain patient histories to demonstrate, identify and critically analyse the influencing factors in assessing a patient with COPD adapting as appropriate to individual needs
- Critically evaluate the complexity of treatment options used in COPD and recommend appropriate evidence based therapeutic interventions within your area of practice
- Apply and critically evaluate evidence based health promotion interventions to patients and carers in the management of COPD and the management of the biopsychosocial implications of this diagnosis
Indicative core bibliography
- Gardenshire, D (2011) Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology St. Louis, Elsevier
- Hansen, J (2011) Pulmonary Function Testing and Interpretation London, Jaypee Brothers medical Publishers Ltd
- Lynes, D (2007) The Management of COPD in Primary and Secondary Care London, M&K Update Ltd
- Piper, S (2009) Health Promotion; theory and practice London, Routledge
- West, J, (2008) Respiratory Physiology (8th ed) London, Lippincott Wiliams and Wilkins
- www.NICE.org.uk
- Thorax http://thorax.bmjjournals.com
Modules
Programme Specification
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
Selection criteria
To be eligible to study this module, you must be a registered nurse or allied health professional and able to apply the learning outcomes to your practice.
