Discuss how people’s social environment and choice of life style can impact on their health
Module Guide
Social Sciences and Nursing
HAP-4-004
Faculty of Health and Social Care
2014-2015
Level 4
Table of Contents
1. Module Details 3
2. Short Description 3
3. Aims of the Module 4
4. Learning Outcomes 4
4.1 Knowledge and Understanding 4
4.2 Intellectual Skills 4
4.3 Practical Skills 4
4.4 Transferable Skills 4
5. Assessment of the Module 5
6. Feedback 7
7. Introduction to Studying the Module 7
7.1 Overview of the Main Content 7
7.2 Overview of Types of Classes 8
7.3 Importance of Student Self-Managed Learning Time 8
7.4 Employability 8
8. The Programme of Teaching, Learning and Assessment 9
9. Student Evaluation 10
10. Learning Resources 11
10.1 Core Materials 11
10.2 Optional Materials 12
NOTES 13
1. MODULE DETAILS
Module Title: Social Sciences for Nursing
Module Level: 4
Module Reference Number: HAP_4_004
Credit Value: 20 CAT point
Student Study Hours: 200 hours
Contact Hours: 30 hours
Private Study Hours: Electronic supported activity 20 hours
Pre-requisite Learning (If applicable): None
Co-requisite Modules (If applicable): N/A
Course(s): BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing
BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing
Subject Area: Sociology and psychology
Summary of Assessment Method: Patient Narrative Pass Mark 40%
2. SHORT DESCRIPTION
This module will introduce the concept of the patient voice as a means of improving the patient experience and health outcomes. Equally the hearing of patient / client stories to an improved and a more compassionate approach to care. The outcomes of these studies surely register with current and past government policy that has little doubt that services should be planned with patients at the centre of care. As such this module will endeavour to use a patient story of their experience illness in order to construct the cultural, social and psychological meaning and locate these in contemporaneous sociological and psychological theoretical perspectives.
3. AIMS OF THE MODULE
This module aims to:
• To introduce students to sociological and psychological theories that explicates the perspective of wellness and illness.
• To develop skills in working with vulnerable people that encompass values such as compassion, dignity and respect and that practice is within the philosophy of empowerment and partnership
• To develop an understanding of the concept of discrimination and the impact this can on individuals and communities
• To develop an understanding of the learning opportunities when we listen to a patient’s story.
4. LEARNING OUTCOMES
4.1 Knowledge and Understanding
4.2 Knowledge and Understanding
• Develop an understanding of inequalities and vulnerability in health and social care
• Discuss how people’s social environment and choice of life style can impact on their health
• Understand how the inequalities that people face may be exacerbated by practice that does not take into account anti-discriminatory practice and empowerment
• Demonstrate an understanding of how their own values, beliefs and culture may impact on their patients and families
4.3 Intellectual Skills
• Able reflect on, reason with and understand complex situations
• Develop structured arguments through discussion and written work
• Develop an ability to be self-aware
4.4 Practical Skills
• Ability to identify and challenge poor practice
• Ability to integrate theory and practice in order to facilitate change
• Ability to listen to the patient and understand their contribution to care.
4.5 Transferable Skills
• Develop problem-solving skills
• Develop critical thinking skills
• Develop collaboration and team work skills
5. ASSESSMENT OF THE MODULE
Theoretical Assessment: 3,000 word assignment. This assignment consists of two elements:
I. Gaining permission and obtaining a patient narrative whilst on a twelve week host trust placement.
II. Constructing and annotating the narrative using psychological and sociological theories.
Both elements are important. In order to write an assignment there is requisite to have acquired a patient story and can demonstrate an understanding of how health and illness has impacted on their lives.
Formative Assessment