Inclusion Health and Care in Clinical Practice

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Analyse the approaches to working in partnership with those from socially excluded groups, their families, and their wider communities to support health and care access.
• Be able to identify the broader health and care services that are available to support people’s diverse needs and reflect on the nurse’s role in addressing health disparities in the context of health exclusion and advocating for vulnerable populations.
• Consider the relevant legal, ethical and moral principles that underpin the safeguarding of individuals and communities.
• Articulate the importance of interprofessional working, including working with those from health and social care, as well as broader social institutions to promote inclusion.
• Apply principles of inclusion health and evidence to meet the risks, needs, and preferences of those who are commonly socially excluded across adult, child, and mental health nursing contexts.

Principles of inclusion health: In this first theme, students will be introduced to the principles of inclusion health. Students will start by identifying those individuals in society who are marginalised and are the focus of inclusive health strategies. This could include those that are vulnerably housed, displaced and transient communities, those who have drug or alcohol dependence, vulnerable children and families, those with neurodiversity and those with a learning disability among many other marginalised groups. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the principles of inclusion health to the needs of those who are socially excluded throughout the other module themes. This theme will provide a broad overview of the acute and chronic health issues faced by those who are socially excluded and how various forms of social disadvantage intersect to magnify inequalities. Students will explore the impact of cultural, socioeconomic, and systemic factors on health outcomes and access to care. Through critical reflection and evidence-based approaches, the module will foster an understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized and vulnerable populations, including those with disabilities, minority groups, and individuals experiencing health inequalities. Legal, Ethical and Moral Dimensions: The various legal and ethical frameworks are explored, including FREDA principles. The needs of those who inclusion health interventions typically target is not homogenous and after this broad overview, students will then have the opportunity to understand inclusion principles in the context of those facing different types of social exclusion. Students will explore the nurse's role in upholding rights, promoting dignity, and addressing discrimination within health care systems (e.g. safeguarding). Health Advocacy and Empowerment: This theme introduces the importance of seldom heard voices, citizenship, and advocacy in shaping contributions to the design and delivery of their healthcare services. Students will explore how they support individuals and communities to engage actively in decisions affecting their health and well-being. Methods of information sharing appropriate to the needs of those in their care will be considered to empower adults, children and young people to participate in care decisions ensuring their voice is heard. Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: In this theme students will consider and explore the role of culture, identity, and values in health care and developing strategies to provide respectful and inclusive care (e.g. nurse-based interventions and assessment). Interprofessional Working to Meet Health and Social Care Needs: This theme explores working collaboratively with other professionals within health and the wider multi-disciplinary team. The importance of interdisciplinary and community partnerships to foster inclusive health care practices will be explored. Students will consider this across the life course meeting the needs of patients within the differing fields of nursing practice.

This module will be taught using a variety of learning and teaching approaches including: • Lectures • Seminars • Guided independent study

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Case Study Analysis

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback:
• Final Assessment:
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.