Principles of Managing Children’s and Young People’s Pain (Level 6)
Program Overview
This module focuses on the holistic care of children and young people experiencing pain. It explores bio-psycho-social aspects of pain, healthcare professional's role in assessment and management, and evaluates the effectiveness of pain management strategies. It enhances the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals who work with children and young people experiencing pain, supporting career progression in pain management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The module focuses on the holistic care of children and young people experiencing pain. It encourages students to explore:
- Bio-psycho-social aspects of pain: This includes understanding the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to pain in children and young people.
- Healthcare professional's role in pain assessment and management: Students will learn how to assess pain in children and young people, using validated pain assessment tools, and develop effective pain management strategies.
- Evaluation of pain management strategies: The module emphasizes the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of pain management interventions and adapting strategies based on individual needs.
Assessment:
The module uses two assessment elements:
- Element 1 - Practice Based Competencies: This element assesses the student's practical skills in pain assessment and management.
- Element 2 - 3,500 critical analysis: This element requires students to critically analyze a specific aspect of pain management in children and young people. Both elements must be passed to successfully complete the module.
Careers:
This module is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals who work with children and young people experiencing pain. It can support career progression and prepare students for roles that require specialized expertise in pain management.
Other:
- The module emphasizes the ethical and moral issues surrounding the rights of children to receive effective pain relief, aligning with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and the National Service Framework for Children and Young People (Department of Health, 2004, Healthcare Commission 2007).
- The module is available as a standalone module.
- The typical intake is in Semester 2.
- The venue is LSBU Southwark.
