Sociology Applied to Nursing and Healthcare
Description
This module seeks to develop undergraduate General and Psychiatric Nursing students' knowledge and understanding of the sociological factors that need to inform nursing and healthcare delivery. It seeks to challenge the student to view the provision of care through a broader societal lens. In doing so it will encourage the student to explore opportunities for nursing and healthcare to evolve so as to address the sociological dynamics of our contemporary society.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of social inequality in shaping patterns of physical and mental wellbeing, health and resilience
Demonstrate an understanding of a broad range of social determinants of health
Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary social issues in healthcare
Discuss the social context of health and healthcare
Discuss social roles for Nursing within the context of broader healthcare and societal structures