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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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To increase the theoretical knowledge base of students who care for children and their families with Diabetes Mellitus and other forms of diabetes. To further the students practical knowledge and clinical skills in the nursing care and management of children with diabetes and their families. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate evidence based care in the nursing management of children with diabetes in the healthcare setting and in the community 2. Critically examine the pathophysiological processes associated with diabetes in childhood and relate them to the delivery of nursing care. 3. Explore the application of the pharmacological support and its delivery systems as utilised in the treatment of childhood diabetes 4. Critically analyse the social, economic, psychological and emotional impact on the child and family of a chronic illness and the importance of family centered care in meeting the holistic needs of each child and their family 5. Evaluate the role of the childrens nurse in meeting the health promotion and education needs of the child with childhood diabetes along the life continuum | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Anatomy and Physiology of the endocrine system. As applied to the child. Nursing care of the child with diabetes. Epidemiology, aetiology and patho-physiology of diabetes.Nursing care and medical management of a child with diabetes including pharmacological and non-parmacological management, specialist investigations and interventions. Effects of chronic illness on the child and family. Family centred care. The application of health promotion and education principles for the child and family. Cultural aspects of care and the role of the multi-disiplinary team in the management of childhood diabetes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SMPN | Single Module Programme (Nursing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS485 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Last Revision | 22-JUL-11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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