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This Module explores complex health assessment and intervention. By the end of this Module, you will be able to determine and discuss the rationale for pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention in relation to addressing complex and changing needs across the lifespan/ages and stages of development (LO2).

You will explore the nursing process to address the complex care needs of your service user group and prioritisation of care planning inclusive of preventative health measures where appropriate (LO1-5).

You will develop an understanding of the evidence base, legal frameworks and clinical best practice guidance that supports clinical decision making and care planning (L03) and how this may be communicated across a range of stakeholders (LO 3-5).

1. Evaluate the evidence base to develop the knowledge and skills required to assess, prioritise, implement and evaluate the care for adult patients with complex health and social care needs.

2. Effectively demonstrate decision-making and problem solving skills, utilising a systematic approach, to address and meet the changing needs of adult patients with complex health and social care needs and their families or carers.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the key clinical, legislative and decision-making frameworks relevant to adult nursing practice.

4. Critically analse the altered physiology of acute illness and the impact on health and wellbeing for adults with complex care needs.

5. Critically evaluate evidence-base interventions to prioritise and manage acute illness for adult patients with complex health care needs.