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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Care of Children with Asthma
Module Code NS483
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Yvonne Corcoran
Semester 2: Yvonne Corcoran
Autumn: Yvonne Corcoran
Module TeacherYvonne Corcoran
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To increase the theoretical knowledge base of students who care for children and their families with asthma in a variety of healthcare settings.To further the students practical knowledge and clinical skills in the care and management of children with asthma and their families.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate evidence based care in the nursing management of children with asthma in the healthcare setting and in the community
2. Critically examine the pathophysiological processes associated with asthma in childhood and relate them to the delivery of nursing care.
3. Explore the application of the pharmacological support and its delivery systems utilised in the treatment of asthma
4. Critically analyse the social, economical, psychological and emotional impact on the child and family of a chronic illness such as asthma and the importance of family centred care in meeting the holistic needs of the child and family.
5. Evaluate the role of the childrens nurse in meeting the health promotion and education needs of the child with asthma along the life continuum



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture26related to the learning outcomes
Clinical laboratory4practical skills workshop related to childhood asthma
Clinical placement6asthma clinic
Independent learning time89No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Nursing care of a child with asthma.
Epidemiology, aetiology and patho-physiology of Asthma in childhood. Application of health promotion and health education principles in the provision of care.Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of asthma. Roles within the multidisciplinary team including the asthma nurse specialist. Specialist investigations in childhood asthma.

Effects of Chronic Illness on the child and family.
Psychological,sociological,emotional and economical effects of chronic illness on the child and family. family centred care including cultural aspects.

Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.
As applied to the child.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Assignmentcase study70%Once per semester
Practical/skills evaluationclinical skills assessment30%Once per semester
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • British Thoracic Society: 2004, British Guidelines on the Management of Asthma,
  • Clarke, T.J.H., Godfrey, S., Lee, T.H., Thomson, N.C.: 2000, Asthma, 4th edition, Arnold, Loindon,
  • Levy, M., Hilton, S., Barnes, G.: 2000, Asthma at your Finger Tips, 3rd edition, Class Publishing, London,
  • Silverman, M: 2002, Childhood Asthma and other Wheezing Disorders, 2nd edition, Arnold, London,
Other Resources
None
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SMPNSingle Module Programme (Nursing)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS483
Date of Last Revision02-OCT-08
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