paper on mucosotis and chemotherapyMarking Criteria:
Feedback will be structured according to the following criteria: Achievement of learning outcomes and level of scholarship (20%) Presentation (5%)
Argument and understanding (20%)
Criticality and analysis (20%)
Use of sources and evidence (20%) Academic referencing (5%)
Written Communication (10%)Core texts
Priestman, T. (2012) Cancer Chemotherapy in Clinical Practice. 2nd ed. London: Springer-Verlag.
Khleif, S. N., Skeel, R. T. and Rixe, O. (2016) Skeel’s handbook of cancer therapy. 9th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Bast, R.C. and Croce, C.M. (eds.) (2017) Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine 9 [e-book]. 9th edn. New Jersey: Wiley-Blackwell.
Recommended reading
Perry, M. C., Doll, D. C. & Freter, C. E. (2012) Perry’s the chemotherapy source book. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Wilkes, G.M. and Barton-Burke, M. (2018) Oncology nursing drug handbook. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Wilkes, G. M. (2011) Targeted cancer therapy: a handbook for nurses. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Journals
Cancer Nursing Practice
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing European Journal of Cancer Care European Journal of Oncology Nursing Oncology Nursing Forum
Seminars in Oncology Nursing Supportive Care in Cancer
Policy documents (with web-links)
Consent for Systemic Anti‐Cancer Therapy Guidance issued by the National Chemotherapy Board (2016)
London Cancer Alliance LCA – Acute Oncology clinical guidelines (2016)
London Cancer Alliance (LCA) – SACT protocols http://www.mascc.org/antiemetic-guidelines
National Chemotherapy Board : Good Practice Guidelines (2016)
UKONS Acute Oncology Guidelines (2016)
MASCC /ISOO Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Mucositis Secondary to Cancer Therapy (2014).Internet resources / Databases (with web-links)
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/ http://www.cancersource.com/Oncology/ http://www.cellsalive.com/index.htm http://faculty.nl.edu/jste/biocourse.htm#Outline http://www.marchguidelines.com/ http://reach.ucf.edu/~OncEduc1/
Learning outcomes & scholarship
Presentation
Argument & understanding
Criticality & analysis
Use of sources and evidence
Academic referencing
Written communication
90-100%
Exemplary 1st
Coursework is ‘exemplary’ in most areas
Learning outcomes have been met to an exemplary standard showing creativity and innovation.
Demonstrates an exemplary understanding of link between theory and practice and practice-related issues and/or standards.
Attains the highest standards of scholarship that can be expected of a degree-level submission.
Exemplary presentation: clear, logical, imaginative, creative and original. Almost flawless.
Highly effective and sustained arguments, demonstrating exemplary level of understanding of the topic and associated issues/debates. Addresses all aspects of the assignment to exemplary standard.
Work demonstrates exemplary standard of critical analysis and/or originality and creativity. Exemplary in its use of ideas, concepts and theory. Exemplary analysis of data. Exemplary self-reflection.
Exemplary use of sources/case studies and/or evidence. Demonstrates impressive command of data or literature, drawing on a very broad range of material and/or examining the topic in considerable detail. Demonstrates an exemplary sensitivity to the limits/limitations of evidence.
Exemplary in all respects. Outstanding bibliography with academic referencing conventions employed accurately, consistently and according to established practice within the discipline.
Exemplary standard of written English. Written communication, including use of subject- specific language, is of highest standard that can be reasonably expected from a degree- level submission. The written assignment should include:
Clear identification of one specific factor that impacts on the SACT patient experience, linked to mode of action, with a rationale for choice.
Critical exploration of the literature on the chosen factor and its significance for the patient experience.
Critical exploration of how the SACT patient experience could be improved with analysis of the professional and ethical dimensions of practice.
Also include:
Intro – punchy referenced comment about the essay/topic to be 250-300 words
Main body of essay should address 3 assignment criteria/guidelines
Conclusion approximately 250 words
