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PGW5106

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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3 points, SCA Band 2, 0.0625 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
OfferedParkville First semester 2015 (Off-campus)
Parkville Term 3 2015 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)Ms Adriana Tiziani

Notes

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Quota applies

This unit is quota restricted. Selection is on a first-in, first enrolled basis. For more information please contact the faculty at http://www.monash.edu.au/pharm/future/contact/

Synopsis

The unit will examine the effect of systemic medication on wound healing. A number of specific drug classes will be described and discussed in relation to wound healing looking especially at current evidence to support theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, medications used to treat wound complications such as infection and pain will be explored.

Outcomes

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

  • Discuss common assumptions about medications and wound healing.
  • Differentiate between medication, drug, medicine and nutrient and demonstrate an understanding medication classification.
  • List the routes of medication administration and discuss the implications for absorption and effectiveness.
  • Discuss pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice and its relationship to medication and wound healing.
  • Discuss common assumptions of how a medication may impact on wound healing.
  • Explore the theoretical rationale and clinical evidence of the impact of the following on wound healing:
    1. ) corticosteroids
    2. ) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
    3. ) immunomodulating agents
    4. ) cigarette smoking
    5. ) pentoxifylline
      • Use a systematic approach to critically appraise the clinical evidence on other agents such as phenytoin, oestrogen, dapsone, colchicine and anticoagulants.
      • Discuss the role of antibiotics in the management of wound infection.
      • Discuss the management of pain associated with wounds, including:
        1. ) types of pain
        2. ) pain assessment
        3. ) pain management using pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods
          • Discuss the role of nutritional supplementation in wound healing.

Assessment

Minor assignment: 30%
Major written assignment: 60% (hurdle)
Participation in online tutorials: 10%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 72 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average 5-6 hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include teacher directed learning, reading time, participation in tutorials or discussion groups, research and preparation for assignments.

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Chief examiner(s)

Ms Adriana Tiziani

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Wound care

Prerequisites

PGW5101 (PGW1101, VCW1101), PGW5102 (PGW1102, VCW1102), PGW5103 (PGW1103, VCW1103), PGW5104 (PGW1104, VCW1104), PGW5105 (PGW1105, VCW1105) Pharmacy practice students taking this unit as an elective, will not be required to be enrolled or have completed the co-requisite units.

Prohibitions

VCW1106