BNU2112 Sociology & Psychology in Nursing (NUODL-PT 2302)
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BNU2112 Sociology & Psychology in Nursing (NUODL-PT 2302)
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CONTENT SYNOPSIS:
This module will provide the student with basic knowledge of sociology and psychology in nursing. It includes culture, beliefs, values and their influence on health and illness of individuals, families, groups, communities and society. The course also provides the scientific basis for better understanding of personality, attitude, behaviour and reaction of patients during health and illness.-
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About this Module
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Main References
Nettleton, S. (2020). The sociology of health and illness (4th ed.). Cambridge: Polity Press.
Santrock, J.W. (2020). Life-span development (18th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Rana, D., & Upton, D. (2015). Psychology for nurses (5th ed.). Harlow: Pearson.
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Additional Reading
Christensen J.F. (2019). Stress & disease. Feldman M.D., & Christensen J.F., & Satterfield J.M., & Laponis R(Eds.), Behavioral Medicine: A Guide for Clinical Practice (5th ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill. Available at https://accessmedicine-mhmedical-com.ezp2.imu.edu.my/content.aspx?bookid=2747§ionid=230251928
Coffa D (2016). Caring for ourselves while caring for others. In King T.E., & Wheeler M.B.(Eds.), Medical Management of Vulnerable and Underserved Patients: Principles, Practice, and Populations (pp.1-16). New York: McGraw-Hill. Available at https://accessmedicine-mhmedical-com.ezp2.imu.edu.my/content.aspx?bookid=1768§ionid=119152858
Gittell J(Ed.), (2018). High Performance Healthcare: Using the Power of Relationships to Achieve Quality, Efficiency and Resilience. New York: McGraw-Hill. Available at https://accessmedicine-mhmedical-com.ezp2.imu.edu.my/content.aspx?bookid=2318§ionid=179982336
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Formative Assessment (not graded)
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Summative Assessment (graded)
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In Course Assessment (40%)
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Class Test 40% is ONLINE
Date: 18/12/2023 at 4-6.30pm
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Summative Assessment (60%)
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You are advise to submit your final assignment for Turnitin check prior to due date. Please ensure that the similarity report should not exceed 15%. You shall receive Turnitin report immediately (depends on the volume of assignment) up to first 2 submissions, and after 24 hours on 3rd submission and onward.
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Instruction
Complete all iLectures and discussions in this module.
Once you have completed the tasks, you will be awarded a digital badge.
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Welcome to Topic 1. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about Introduction to Sociology. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.
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Introduction to Sociology
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this topic, student should be able to:
- Define the term sociology
- Explain history of sociology
- Discuss the difference between sociology in/of nursing
- Discuss the importance of sociology in nursing
- Discuss the application of sociology in nursing
- Define society, culture, beliefs, values, attitude, norms, social class
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Family Structure and Organization
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this topic, student should be able to:
•Define the term family•Explain the essential characteristics of a family•Describe types of a family structure•Describe the functions of a family•Discuss the changes in a family life
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Welcome to Topic 2. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about healthcare organization structure. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, student should be able to:
•Define the healthcare organizational structure•Explain the purpose of healthcare organizational structure•Explain the importance of healthcare organizational structure•Explain the types of healthcare organizational structure•Discuss the formalization healthcare organizational structure•Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of bureaucracy•State the roles of nurses in the workplace -
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Welcome to Topic 3. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about the sociology aspects of the nurse-patient relationship. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, student will be able to:
•Define nurse-patient relationship•Explain components of nurse-patient relationship•Explain stages of nurse-patient relationship•Discuss the ways to foster nurse-patient relationship -
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Welcome to Topic 4. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about transcultural nursing. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, student should be able to:
•Define transcultural nursing•Describe the history of transcultural nursing.•Discuss Leininger’s culture care theory.•Discuss The Sunrise Model•Discuss culturally competent nursing care.•Discuss health belief systems with the influence of culture -
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Welcome to Topic 5. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about the role of the family in the care of the sick individual. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.
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Learning Outcomes
•Identify the role family plays in the care of the sick•Identify the process of seeking health care in Malaysia•Define the role of the sick, deviance and labelling•Describe deviance in illness•Discuss labelling and stigmatization in illness -
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Welcome to Topic 6. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about the introduction to psychology. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.
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•Define the term Psychology•State goals related to psychology•Explain history psychology in understanding human behavior•Explain the fields of psychology•Identify the relationship of psychology to nursing•Explain the role of psychology to nursing•Discuss the psychological nursing interventions -
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Welcome to Topic 7. In the earlier sections, you have learnt the sociology aspect. Now, let's move on to the next aspect on psychology in nursing. The topics will enhance your understanding on the growth and psychological development and deviations throughout the lifespan from early childhood to older adulthood. Please feel free to approach the lecturer if you have any doubts in this topic. Happy learning!
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Learning Outcomes
1.Describe the pattern of development for biological, cognitive & socioemotional processes2.Describe the classification of developmental periods from prenatal to late adulthood3.Describe the various stages of human development according to the theorist of Piaget, Freud, Erikson and Bandura4. Explain the physical, cognitive and socioemotional development in infancy, childhood and adulthood.5. Recognise the importance of growth and psychological development in infancy, childhood and adulthood. -
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Next, we will move on to discuss further on topics related to motivation and counselling skills, and stress, coping mechanism & crisis intervention.
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Motivation
1.Define motivation2.Differentiate primary from secondary motivational systems3.Describe the theories of motivation4.Identify the main features of the different theories on motivation5.Appreciate the importance of motivation needs model that can be applied to patientsStress & coping1.Define stress2.Identify various models of stress3.Describe stages that the body in respond to stress4.Identify the common stressors & its effects on nurses5.Describe coping mechanisms and stress management techniques6.Recognise stress syndromes and techniques for relieving distress -
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Lastly, let's move on to discuss on psychological care in the healthcare setting. The topics will broaden your view on how nurses could apply psychology care to pain, cancers and coronary heart disease. This is the end of the topic, hope that you will enjoy your learning for psychology care in the healthcare setting. All the best!
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Learning Outcomes
Psychology care (part 1)
1.Define pain & types of pain2.Describe barriers & factors to effective pain control3.Describe various measures in assessing pain4.Describe the gate control of pain5.Explain the various behavioral/cognitive/multi-modal methods for pain managementPsychology care (part II)1.Identify the psychological factors on the etiology of cancer & coronary heart disease2.Describe the psychological impact on the development of cancer & coronary heart disease3.Describe how psychology can be used to assist patients in coping with their condition: cancer and coronary heart disease4.Appreciate the importance of psychological concepts to be applied to real life situationsSelf-awareness & self-regulation1.Define self-awareness2.Describe the four aspects of self-awareness tool in Johari window3.Describe the Reflective framework model & Gibbs reflective cycle4.Describe self-regulatory theory: Bandura’s self-regulatory model5.Describe the principles of self-management (self-care)6.Appreciate the importance of self-awareness, reflection and application of self-regulatory model for improving nursing practice -
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