Modiwl NHS-4356:
Advancing Knowledge
Advancing Knowledge 2022-23
NHS-4356
2022-23
School Of Medical And Health Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Sara Lisabeth Roberts
Overview
Topics may include:
- Key national and international policy contexts e.g. clinical and cost effectiveness; quality and safety in health and social care; patient and public involvement; health and social care integration; technology integration.
- The nature of working within changing, interdisciplinary service contexts.
- Conceptualisations of knowledge and knowledge generation as applied to health and social care.
- Exploration of the credibility and impact of learning and the application of knowledge in health and social care within individual and organisational contexts..
- Reflective practice and workplace staff supervision and support.
- The impact of current and emerging ethical debates in health and social care (e.g. end of life care, mental capacity).
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Students will be required to achieve a minimum of C- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles that underpin the development of contemporary working within health and social care organisations including the impact of legislation and policy and how organisational concepts shape the development of knowledge and learning.Be focused on the assessment brief, describing the major links between topics with some irrelevant material and/or weaknesses in structure evident. There must be an attempt to present relevant and logical arguments. The assignment should not contain a large number of factual errors and there should be an attempt to analyse and/or explain problems. Be free of major weaknesses in presentation and accuracy. -good -Students will be required to achieve a minimum of B- grade in the assignment in order to achieve a B grade for this module. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the facts and principles that underpin the development of contemporary working within health and social care organisations including the impact of legislation and policy and how organisational concepts shape the development of knowledge and learning.Be focused on the assessment brief, describing the major links between topics with little irrelevant material and/or weaknesses in structure evident. There must be relevant and logical arguments presented with evidence of some original interpretation. The assignment should not contain factual errors and there should be a good analysis of a range of issues evident. Be primarily free of weaknesses in presentation and accuracy. -excellent -Students will be required to achieve a minimum of A- grade in the assignment to in order to achieve an A grade for the module. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the facts and principles that underpin the development of contemporary working within health and social care organisations including the impact of legislation and policy and how organisational concepts shape the development of knowledge and learning.Be focused on the assessment brief, contain logically presented and defended arguments demonstrating an ability to identify, develop and present new links between topics and be free of irrelevant material and/or weaknesses in structure. There must be a very high standard of relevant and logical arguments presented with original interpretation evident. The assignment should not contain factual errors and there should be in depth analysis of a wide range of issues. Be free of weaknesses in presentation and accuracy.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse the impact of key national and international political, policy, and organisational drivers across different service and individual organisational contexts
- Critically appraise the impact of interdisciplinary learning and working practices across service and organisational contexts
- Critique the impact of knowledge generation and application of knowledge to the changing roles of the workforce and implementation of service improvements in health and/or social care
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of current and emerging ethical issues and the impact of these on staff who work in health and/or social care settings
- Demonstrate an in-depth critical understanding of how staff in health and social care learn new knowledge and consider their application to individual and organisational working practices
Assessment method
Blog/Journal/Review
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Advancing Knowledge Discussion Board
Weighting
0%
Due date
15/05/2023
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Advancing Knowledge - Reflective Essay L7
Weighting
100%
Due date
26/06/2023