Aim
This course aims to deepen the students’ knowledge of pathophysiology and
characteristics of acutely ill adults and appraise effective care.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Characterise and critically appraise the processes of holistic systematic assessment of acutely ill adult patients.
2 Critically examine the evidence base in relation to current treatment modalities for patients requiring multi organ support.
- Analyse factors contributing to physical and psychological morbidity in the critically ill and critically appraise the interventions aimed at reducing occurrence.
- Critically appraise the strengths and weaknesses of a collaborative approach in the delivery of effective care to the critically ill adult.
5. Critically reflect upon current and future clinical practice and policy in relation to the evolving evidence base.
Summative Assessment
The assignment for this course is a 2,500 word critical analysis of a clinical practice issue. One aspect of clinical practice should be selected. Critically appraise the evidence relating to the issue and explore the role of the multi-disciplinary team and the impact on patients and their families. Conclude with key recommendations for practice and research.
Guidelines for Summative Assessment
The assignment which will demonstrate your understanding of a clinical practice issue, aims to test and develop your:
- Grasp of relevant theory
- Ability to apply theory to practice and discuss its relevance
- Knowledge of pertinent literature
- Writing skills.
The topic is about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) management using prone position as an intervention in critical care areas.
Important key elements
- Introduction: it is common diseases in critical care units, life-threating illness (200 words).
- Background: ARDS definition, critical care patients with multi organs failure, and finally pathophysiology in brief (400 – 500 words).
- Searching strategy: for example, CINHAL, PubMed or Midline databases. Dates of the chosen articles. etc (150 – 200 words).
- Critical appraisal: critique the chosen papers by following the CASP checklists to critique the articles. Please use 4 as minimum articles but not more than 7 articles (1000 words).
- Role of Multi-disciplinary team: (300 words).
- Recommendation & Conclusion: follow guideline that appropriate in ARDS management. Staff competency and effective multi-disciplinary team, education and finally family involvement in order to support their patient (400 – 500 words).
Please use CASP tools to critique the articles, as you know it is best to use articles with high validity and less limitation (weaknesses).
References must be used
Poilt, D. F & Beck, C. T 2011, Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice. 9th edn. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Robson, C 2011, Real World Research. 3rd edn. London: Wiley.
There are articles attached in the order please try to use them if they are suitable.
