Module overview
This module will offer you an opportunity to explore globalisation in health and healthcare from the perspective of individuals, communities and population. You will examine epidemiology, the science that underpins public health, and the role of the nurse in addressing health inequalities, promoting health and preventing ill-health.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Describe the impact of economic, political, cultural and environmental determinants on population health
- Detail the role of the nurse in addressing health inequalities, promoting health and preventing disease.
- Explain the influence of globalisation on healthcare and the health of individuals, communities and populations
- Identify how epidemiological approaches may help nurses to understand global public health challenges.
Syllabus
Introduction to the module
Epidemiology - the science that underpins public health
The wider determinants of health (economic, political, ethical, cultural and environmental)
Sociological concepts that inform public health.
Collecting, using and understanding public health data
Tackling global health problems with collaboration
Communication and practical interventions that nurses may utilise to promote and protect health or support behaviour change.
Use of digital technologies in creating supportive local and global communities
Nurses role in addressing contemporary healthcare problems arising from increasing globalisation (e.g. migration; trafficking people)
Globalised healthcare workforce
Medicines Management: Medicines in populations and in the context of health priorities; antibiotic stewardship and antimicrobial resistance
Clinical Skills sessions:
Make every contact count
Supporting behaviour change
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The module is taught using a variety of learning and teaching approaches which may include:
Lectures
Seminars
Guided independent study
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Lecture | 30 |
| Guided independent study | 45.5 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Total study time | 187.5 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
You will draw on both theory and practice to explore a global health issue of your choice. This will give you the opportunity to consider the causes and impact of the issue, how it could be solved or reduced and the role nurses have in dealing with the issue.
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Individual Presentation
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: You will receive feedback on your work from your peers and from academic staff in a seminar group.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Individual Digital Presentation | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External