Managing Lymphoedema in Children and Young People (age 0-25)

Unit ID:
CDL447
Unit Code:
PH55CY008
Level:
Five
Credit Value:
6
Sector:
1.2
LDCS:
PH5
GLH:
28
Last registration date:
31/12/2020
Lower age restriction:
18
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Purpose and Aim

To develop the knowledge and skills of registered practitioners in the management of lymphoedema in children and young people (age 0-25).

Learning Outcomes

The learner will

Assessment Criteria

The learner can
1. Understand paediatric lymphoedema.
1.1Define lymphoedema.
1.2Explain the function of the lymphatic system.
1.3Explain the phenotypes in paediatric lymphoedema.
1.4Identify the genes currently identified affecting paediatric lymphoedema.
1.5Explain the possible causes for paediatric lymphoedema.
1.6Explain the impact of a diagnosis of lymphoedema on a child or young person with lymphoedema and their family.
2. Understand the policies and procedures relating to the management of a child and young person  with lymphoedema.
2.1Explain the policies and procedures relating to safeguarding the child and young adult with lymphoedema.
3. Understand how to assess and manage a child or young person with lymphoedema.
3.1Explain the value of a child centred model of assessment and planning.
3.2Describe the role of play in assessment and management of a  child or young person with lymphoedema.
3.3Explain how to identify the needs of children and young people with lymphoedema.
3.4Explain the importance of working with others in assessing and managing a child or young person with lymphoedema.
3.5Explain the expected milestones in the development of a child.
3.6Differentiate between the assessment of a child or young person with lymphoedema and the assessment of an adult with lymphoedema.
3.7Evaluate the current research in lymphoedema assessment and management in the child and young person with lymphoedema.
3.8Justify a lymphoedema management plan for the child and young person with lymphoedema.
4. Be able to assess and manage a child or young person with lymphoedema.
4.1Perform an assessment of a child or young person with lymphoedema to include:
• consent
• history of oedema
• physical assessment
• justifying the plan of care.
4.2Execute the plan of care to include:
• skin care and cellulitis management
• movement and exercise
• compression including garments and bandaging
• lymphatic drainage massage
• additional management strategies.
5. Be able to reflect on personal practice in managing a child or young person with lymphoedema.
5.1Evaluate personal practice in the assessment and management of a child or young person with lymphoedema.

Assessment Methods:

  • Case study
  • Essay
  • Oral question and answer
  • Written exercise
  • Group discussion
There are no prescribed assessment methods for this unit. Assessments used should be fit for purpose for the unit and learners, and generate evidence of achievement for all the assessment criteria.

Assessment Information:

AC1.3 to include:

Primary lymphoedema including:

  • Syndromic
    • Turners Syndrome
    • Noonan Syndrome
  • Congenital less than 1 year
  • Systemic Visceral Involvement
  • Lymphoedema Distachiasis
  • Vascular abnormalities/ disturbed growth
  • Late onset
   
Secondary lymphoedema including:
  • Cancer
  • Infection
  • Surgery
  • Obesity
  • Lipoedema
  • Dependency
  • Skin conditions

AC1.6 impact to include:
• Physical
• Psychological
• Social.

AC2.1 reference must be made to:
• Safeguarding
• Gaining consent
• Restraining and handling
• Childrens charter
• The rights of the child
• Manual handling
• Infection control
• Risk assessment
• Communication.

AC3.3 reference must be made to:
• Children and young people
• Carers / Foster carers
• Teachers/ teachers assistants
• School nurses
• Health visitors
• Paediatric AHP
• Social workers
• Psychologists
• Doctors / GP
• Police
• Other agencies.

AC3.4 reference to include physical and communication abilities.

AC4.1 assessment to include:
• Subjective
• objective
• general examination
• skin and tissues
• functional movements
• relevant measurements.

AC4.1 and 4.2 Ensuring that:
• the plan of care is discussed and understood by the family/ carers as well as the child or young person with lymphoedema.
• health care professionals and other agencies involved in the care of the child or young person with lymphoedema are informed of the assessment and management plan.

AC5.1 to include others involved in their care.
 

If not specifically stated in the assessment information, a plural statement in any assessment criterion means a minimum of two.

ESDGC:

The following key themes can be integrated into this unit


Health

NOS:

Other Mappings:

NHS KSF: G7, HWB2 level 3, HWB7 level 3, HWB6 level 3.

Assessor Requirements:

Assessment of this unit may only be conducted by an occupationally competent registered practitioner approved by the National Clinical Lead for Lymphoedema for Wales.