nsm4fwa foundations wound mgmnt a
FOUNDATIONS FOR WOUND MANAGEMENT A
NSM4FWA
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject provides the student with an opportunity to understand the foundation concepts that underpin effective wound management. It is recommended for health professionals working in a variety of settings including primary care, community care, acute care and specialised wound care services. Case studies are used to encourage students to draw, from relevant research and theory, to design and implement wound management plans. Content presented includes the influence of molecular and cellular activities on the physiology of the skin, common aetiologies including: chronic venous insufficiency; peripheral ischemia; diabetes, autoimmune disease, burns and malnutrition; the impact of wounding on the psychological and social status of the client; and contemporary interventions including wound bed preparation, dressing selection, nutrition supplementation and physiological support.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorWilliam McGuiness
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Differentiate between the phases of wound healing, including the molecular and cellular components, the visual manifestations and the impact on quality of life.
- Activities:
- Online modules providing access to text and animated representations of wound healing physiology. Photographic examples of wounds in different healing phases. Video patient stories recounting their experiences living with a wound.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Using information from a patient case study, identify potential aetiology for a given wound and describe assessments used to support or refute the diagnoses.
- Activities:
- Online modules providing access to text and animated representations of aetiologies that contribute to wound formation. Photographic examples of wounds created by different aetiologies.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Using available literature, select appropriate interventions to manage patients with a wound of a given aetiology.
- Activities:
- Small group case discussion using de-identified medical records. Small group discussions of student documented management plans for a given patient.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
04. Develop an appreciation of the impact that being wounded has on a patient's quality of life.
- Activities:
- Video patient stories recounting their experiences living with a wound. Presenting case studies from the student practice - assessment three.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Document and implement a wound management plan for a patient with a given wound aetiology.
- Activities:
- Small group discussions of student documented management plans for a given patient. Assessing and planning care for an assigned patient - assessment two.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
06. Modify a wound management plan to recognise the psychological and/or social status of the patient.
- Activities:
- Small group discussions of student documented management plans for a given patient. Assessing and planning care for an assigned patient - assessment two.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWilliam McGuiness
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via blended.
"2-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules."
Problem Based Learning
Four 6.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via blended.
"4 x 6 hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester."
Placement - Off Site
One 2.0 days placement - off site per week and delivered via blended.
"16-hours per week of clinical learning time."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour practical examination. | 30 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 20-minute case presentation. | 20 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 4,000-word review. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWilliam McGuiness
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 2.0 days placement - off site per week and delivered via blended.
"16-hours per week of clinical learning time."
Problem Based Learning
Four 6.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via blended.
"4 x 6 hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester."
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via blended.
"2-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour practical examination. | 30 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 20-minute case presentation. | 20 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 4,000-word review. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |