Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

NU7706 - Palliative Care Philosophy, Concepts and Debate (10 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to

Discuss in depth the process of primary health care delivery for children
Discuss the principles of primary care, strategies for developing this model and the role of primary care services
Explore integrated care and teams and critically appraise their use for children
Discuss child health promotion practices to be considered in a variety of settings; home, school, community and healthcare settings
Reflect on the ways in which the information within this module may have consequences on their own practice.

Methods of Teaching and Student Learning

Group work, lecture, guest speakers, guided discussion, practical demonstrations, self–directed learning.

Module Learning Aims & Rationale

This module was developed for postgraduate nursing students who are working in or have an interest in
the area of global child health. It is anticipated that the module will build on student’s knowledge of key
areas of child health. The focus is to examine child health in the community and explore the primarysecondary-
tertiary interface of service delivery. Students will develop an understanding of the structure
and functioning of shared care services and integrated care while also gaining knowledge on child
health promotion.

The aims of this module are to

Provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge on a child centred approach to the
provision of child health in the community. To develop an understanding of the current issues in
child health in the community.

Indicative Resources

Allen D., Gillen E. and Rixson L. (2009) Systematic review of the effectiveness of integrated care
pathways: what works, for whom, in which circumstances? International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 7, 61-74.
Corkin D. & Chambers J. (2007) Community children's nursing in Northern Ireland: an evaluative review. Paediatric Nursing 19(1), 25-7.
Eddy L. (2013) Caring for Children with Special Helathcare Needs and Their Families. Wiley Blackwell, Washington.
Edelman C., Connolly Kudzma E. & Mandle C (2014) Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span. (8th Edn). Elsevier Mosby, St Louis.
Jackson Allen P., Vessey J.A. & Schapiro N. (2010) Primary Care of the Child with a Chronic Condition, 5th edn. Mosby, UK.
Means R., Richards S. & Smith R. (2008) Community Care. 4th edn. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke.
National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare (2005) Integrated care pathways: a guide to good practice. NLIAH, Wales.
Sidey A. & Widdas D. (2005) Textbook of Community Children’s Nursing. 2nd edn. Elsevier, London.
Sines D., Saunders M. & Forbes-Burford J. (2009) Community Healthcare Nursing, 4th edn. Wiley Blackwell, UK.
Whiting L. & Miller S. (2008) Traditional, alternative and innovative approaches to health promotion for children and young people. Paediatric Nursing 21(2), 45-50.