Module Code - Title:
NM4154
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PROMOTING RECOVERY IN PERSONS EXPERIENCING PSYCHOSIS
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The purpose of this module is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the role of the psychiatric/ mental health nurse in supporting an individual experiencing psychotic disorder and their family/carer on the shared journey of recovery. The module will build on the knowledge gained in previous modules.
Syllabus:
Person-centred and recovery-focused practice. Assessment and management of persons with psychotic disorders. Strengths based approaches and trauma aware care/approaches. Early intervention for psychosis. The role of the nurse in providing psychosocial (e.g. CBT, family interventions, relapse prevention, social skills) and pharmacological interventions which facilitate recovery and well-being in persons with psychosis and their families\carers. Collaboration with other health care professionals, service users, families and communities to provide culturally appropriate care for persons with psychotic disorders. Contemporary research findings and relevant health policy.
Clinical Skills
Engaging persons who experience psychosis
Biopsychosocial pharmacological recovery/strengths assessment and care planning
Relapse prevention
CBT for psychosis
Family interventions
Recovery focused interventions
Group interventions (e.g. social skills training, family work)
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
Discuss the bio-psychosocial impact of psychotic disorders on the individual/family.
Demonstrate knowledge of the range of therapeutic interventions used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
Demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of person-centred and recovery and trauma-focused practice when caring for persons with psychosis.
Critically discuss the role of the nurse in the collaborative process of caring/supporting the individual/family in a variety of settings.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
Demonstrate the skill of group facilitation.
Demonstrate skills in assessment of persons with psychosis.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The teaching style is interactive and problem-focused. Students participate in the learning environment through engagement in teaching learning and assessment strategies for example, lectures, discussions, group work, self-directed learning, recommended reading, reflection, enquiry/problem-based learning and case scenarios, peer presentations, the use of the virtual learning environment and small group teaching. The most significant graduate attributes developed through participation in this module include; 'proactive', 'knowledgeable', collaborative and responsible '. Students will develop skills to work collaboratively with individuals and families using a range of therapeutic interventions to facilitate recovery.
The syllabus and assessment mechanisms reflect the most recent developments and research in the area health and Mental Health Nursing practice.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Halter, M. (2022)
Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: a clinical approach, 9th ed.
, Missouri: Elsevier.
Pilgrim, D. (2022)
Key Concepts in Mental Health, 6th ed.
, London: Sage.
Other Relevant Texts:
Romme, M. and Escher, S. (2011)
Psychosis as a personal crisis: An experience-based approach.
, Taylor and Francis (e-book)
Jackson, C., Baggott, E., Bernard, M., Clutterbuck, R., Ryles, D. & Turner, E. (2019)
Recovering from a Frist Episode of Psychosis: an integrated approach to early intervention
, Oxon: Routledge.
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BSNUMHUFA - NURSING (MENTAL HEALTH)
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
annmarie.bright@ul.ie