Critically examine the evidence behind the treatment options for the breast cancer patient population and how they are utilised in practice.

Managing hormone therapy related depression and mental health in Breast Cancer

Description

The course work has to be linked to the five learning outcomes which are as follows:

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, you should be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes Learning outcomes

1.Demonstrate an understanding of the main complexities of breast cancer diagnosis and development.

2. Critically examine the evidence behind the treatment options for the breast cancer patient population and how they are utilised in practice.

3. Critically explore the application of current guidelines and contemporary knowledge in practice in relation to the management of symptoms and side-effects.

4. Explore current contemporary evidence of patients’ experience of care using clinical judgement and personal experience to implement best current practice into their care.

5. Critically analyse own role in one aspect of breast cancer management, highlighting any areas where patientcare could be improved.

Core module content

The content of this module is closely aligned to the Cancer Nursing Framework (EONS 2018).

• Risk Reduction, Early Detection and Health promotion in, (breast), Cancer Care, LO1)

• Breast Cancer Pathophysiology and the principles of treatment decision making, (LO1

and LO3)

• Breast Cancer Treatment, patient and occupational safety, (LO2 and LO5)

• Supporting People living with, though and beyond breast cancer, (LO4 and LO5)

• Supporting people with advanced disease and the end of life, (LO4)

• Communication in breast cancer care. (LO2, LO3, LO4 and LO5

• Leadership and management in breast cancer care, (LO3, LO4 LO5).

 

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