Care of the Child and Young Person with an Orthopaedic or Spinal Condition (GOSH/LSBU Partnership)

Program Overview

This module provides nurses with advanced knowledge and skills in managing orthopaedic and spinal conditions in children and young people. Through critical analysis of research and current practices, students develop a holistic approach to patient care, including assessments, problem-solving, and professional judgment. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice and promotes collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Program Outline

The module utilises current research, clinical guidance and national policies to facilitate students learning and encourages students to critically analyse the current clinical practices they observe.

Aims of the module:

• To expand the students’ knowledge in the management of children and young people with orthopaedic and spinal conditions.
• To develop the student’s clinical skills by promoting critical analysis of current research and practice for the care of children and young people with common and complex orthopaedic and spinal conditions
• To ensure effective and innovative care provision is supported by evidence-based practice

Assessment:

Formative assessment:

• Group Presentation: Students will undertake a group presentation exploring the care provided to a child or young person in a clinical area.
Students will be provided with a case study from the module lead, including specific areas to cover related to their area of practice.

Summative assessment:

• This module compromises of a competency and theory-based component.
Both components must be passed to complete this module.
• Part A: Competency based assessment document: The practice-based competencies need to be completed in your work place or in a clinical placement.
This competency document must be completed; it does not contribute to your overall academic mark.
• Part B: Presentation: Students are required to complete a 20 minute case study presentation, with 10 minutes provided at the end for further questioning from the examiner.
Students should present a case study of a patient and their orthopaedic/spinal condition, discussing the pathophysiology of the chosen problems. Students are required to critically evaluate the rationale behind the care management, with reference to literature. It is essential that students make recommendation for future care delivery and how this can be implemented in their trust. Students should critically reflect on what they have learnt through the process and must demonstrate the integration of theory and practice.

Other:

• Available as a standalone module: Yes
• Typical intake(s): Semester 2
• Venue: GOSH
• Entry requirements: Students are required to have one years’ experience working in a paediatric orthopaedic and spinal setting.
Previous study at level 6.
• Pre-Requisites: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care Professions Council or equivalent.

Learning outcomes:

• Knowledge and Understanding:
• Examine current research and national policies and review against current care practices within an orthopaedic and spinal setting.
• Intellectual Skills:
• Students will be encouraged to develop their knowledge through critically analysing current research and applying it to clinical practice.
• Practical Skills:
• Transferable Skills:
• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Working in partnership with children, young people, families and multidisciplinary team members